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CDBG Planning Grants is sponsored by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). DHCD offers planning grants through the CDBG program to increase the potential for project success and impact. These grants aid in developing strategies for addressing a locality's community development needs following meaningful citizen participation.
There are two categories: Activation Planning Grants (for overall needs assessment) and Project-Driven Planning Grants (to increase readiness for specific projects).
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CDBG Project Grants | DHCD CDBGprogram@dhcd. virginia. gov CDBG Project Grants are awarded competitively to aid eligible localities in implementing projects that will most directly impact the greatest needs of the community.
There are four primary project types under this funding source: Housing Rehabilitation, Infrastructure, Economic Development, and Public Services.
Localities with potential projects that have activities applicable to more than one of these project types should contact DHCD for technical assistance See the most recently awarded CDBG project and planning grants Non-entitlement units of local government are the only eligible recipients of Virginia CDBG funding, but these local governments may contract with Planning District Commissions, nonprofit organizations and other competent entities to undertake project activities.
Competitive grants are awarded following the competitive review of all applicable applications. The timeline for submission of competitive grant applications to DHCD is the spring of every year, with a second round conducted in the fall if funding remains. Applications review will occur in late spring/early summer, and announcements of competitive grant offers are anticipated in late summer/early fall.
In order to provide more targeted technical assistance to potential applicants for CDBG funding, DHCD strongly encourages all prospective competitive applicants to contact DHCD staff with project ideas or letters of interest. DHCD staff will accept, review and provide feedback on applications in January of each year.
To help ensure that the strongest possible competitive application is submitted, localities are encouraged to apply for a planning grant prior to submitting a construction application.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-entitlement units of local government in Virginia. These local governments may contract with Planning District Commissions, nonprofit organizations, and other competent entities to undertake project activities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000,000 total allocation for the program year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for CDBG Planning Grants are due November 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
CDBG Planning Grants is funded by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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