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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (California) is sponsored by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CDBG program provides flexible funding for a wide range of community development activities, including economic development, public services, and improved community facilities, with the primary objective of benefiting low- and moderate-income persons.
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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 closed April 3, 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: Funds are available to California communities that do not receive CDBG funding directly from HUD (non-entitlement jurisdictions), including counties with fewer than 200,000 residents in unincorporated areas. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $1,500,000 for Community Development projects; varies for economic development. Up to $27,000,000 available in FY25. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.