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2025 CDBG NOFA is sponsored by Department of Housing and Community Development.
Under the 2025 NOFA, approximately $27 million in federal funds for Community Development Block Grant will be made available to develop viable communities provisioning decent affordable housing, expanding economic opportunities, and developing suitable infrastructure principally for the benefit of Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) persons, families, households, and neighborhoods.
Under this NOFA, CDBG funds are provided as grants to Non-Entitlement Units of Local Government for projects and programs that will reduce disparities in their communities. All CDBG activities must meet the National Objective of benefiting low- and moderate-income persons.
The objectives of the CDBG program are to develop viable communities by the provision of decent affordable housing, a suitable living environment, and to expand economic opportunities, principally for the benefit of Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) persons, families, households, and neighborhoods.
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements when the application is submitted to be eligible for funding under this NOFA: -An eligible Applicant may apply on its own behalf -An eligible Applicant may apply on behalf of one or more other eligible Applicants -Two or more eligible Applicants, which share a program, may submit a joint application -An eligible Applicant may apply on behalf of an eligible subrecipient including a non-federally recognized Tribe or nonprofit.
In addition to Activity and application limits identified in the NOFA, an eligible Applicant may apply for activities in service areas within or outside of the Applicant's Jurisdiction when the Applicant is applying for funds set aside by the California State Legislative for non- federally recognized Tribes (HSC §50831) and/or Colonias.
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Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) | California Department of Housing and Community Development Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Program Solicitation Period Application portal opens February 2, 2026.
CDBG partners with rural cities and counties to improve the lives of their low- and moderate-income residents through the creation and expansion of community and economic development opportunities in support of livable communities.
HUD Objective: The primary federal objective of the CDBG program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and through expanding economic opportunities, principally, for persons of low- and moderate-income.
“Persons of low and moderate income” are defined as families, households, and individuals whose incomes do not exceed 80 percent of the county median income, adjusted for family or household size.
Notice of Funding Availability Year Document Name Link 2025 NOFA Amendment #1 — 12/15/2025 Download 2025 NOFA Download Apply Now - “Solicitation Page" Apply Now 2025 Appendix A — Community Need Score Download 2025 Appendix B — Housing Element and Growth Control Download 2025 Appendix C — Resolution Template of the Governing Body (Required) Download 2025 Appendix D — CDBG Application Certifications and Statement of Assurances Download 2025 Appendix E — Sample DRAFT Standard Agreement (2024) Download 2025 Appendix F — CDBG Scoring Matrix Download 2025 Appendix G — General Admin Calculator Download CDBG funds are provided as grants to non-entitlement jurisdictions.
Grants can vary based on annual allocations and activity limits.
Must address one of three national objectives: Benefit low- and moderate-income persons Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or Planning and Technical Assistance Grants (PTA) are available through the annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Non-entitlement jurisdictions [cities with populations under 50,000 and counties with populations under 200,000 in unincorporated areas that do not participate in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CDBG entitlement program].
Non-federally recognized Native American communities and Colonia, as defined by the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, may apply as partners with eligible jurisdictions.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Public Agency. Only non-entitlement Units of General Local Government such as cities, counties and municipalities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
2025 HOME Projects NOFA – Non-Tribal is sponsored by Department of Housing and Community Development. This NOFA will provide loans or grants to eligible HOME Applicants to develop low- and very low-income affordable rental units, and to provide loans to low-income, first-time homebuyers as a part of a subdivision development. The 2025 HOME Project NOFA will provide funds to develop affordable rental housing for low- and very low-income households, as well as to provide first time homebuyer assistance to low income families who purchase a home in the Applicant's housing development. The maximum award amount will be $8 million for rental housing projects, and $2 million for first time homebuyer projects. The minimum award amount for all project types will be $10,000 per unit. State Recipient Applicants may apply for an administrative costs grant up to a $300,000 or ten percent (10%) of the activity award amount, whichever is lower. CHDO Applicants may apply for a CHDO operating expenses grant up to a $200,000 or ten percent (10%) of the activity award amount, whichever is lower. Eligibility is described below. Eligible Activities:*New construction of affordable rental units*Rehabilitation of affordable rental units with or without acquisition*First Time Homebuyer projects Eligible Applicants:*State Recipients*Developers*CHDOs*Native American Entities Eligible Jurisdictions: Projects located in non-entitlement jurisdictions, which are those that did not receive a direct HOME award from HUD, are eligible under this NOFA. Key Words:Affordable HousingLow-IncomeVery Low-IncomeHomelessnessRental HousingHomebuyer AssistanceFirst Time HomebuyerDeveloperCHDO (Community Housing Development Organization)State RecipientCityCountyNAE (Native American Entity)