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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (Tennessee) is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD). This program provides flexible funding for a wide range of community development activities in Tennessee, including neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and improved community facilities/services.
Activities must meet one of three national objectives: benefit low- and moderate-income persons, aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or meet urgent community development needs. Funds can be used for infrastructure projects, community facilities, public services, job creation, and affordable housing.
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Community Development Block Grant Community Development Block Grant CPD Program Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE 2026-27 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ( March 23 – April 23, 2026) On behalf of the State of Tennessee, the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) has completed a draft of the State’s 2026-27 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for housing and community development in Tennessee, which is an application for funds and articulation of goals for five U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG, administered by TN Department of Economic and Community Development) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME, administered by THDA) Housing Trust Fund (HTF, administered by THDA) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG, administered by THDA) Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA, administered by TN Department of Health) These programs support a variety of housing and community development efforts throughout Tennessee for the benefit of low- and moderate-income households.
The AAP details how the State’s programs will distribute approximately $50-60 million in annual federal funding in pursuit of articulated goals. Citizens are encouraged to review and make comments on the AAP beginning on Monday, March 23, 2026. A draft summary in English and Spanish will also be available.
Citizens can find the links to review the AAP, the summaries, and submit comments at https://thda. org/about-thda/public-notice-and-comment/ from March 23 - April 23, 2026. Citizens will also find the details for an in-person and virtual public hearing For questions and accommodation requests (e.g., requests for assistance due to a disability and/or limited English language proficiency), please email research@thda.
org. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that all programs funded under the CPD formula block grant, including CDBG, comply with the Consolidated Planning process.
This process includes a Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) every five years where the jurisdiction (State of Tennessee) assesses its affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions and describes how these programs intend to use funds to meet these needs. Each year the state must also develop an Annual Action Plan (AAP) that falls under the ConPlan, specifying the intended use of funds for the upcoming program year.
Also, the state must develop a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) each year to report of the progress and the accomplishments of each of the CPD programs. Copies any of these documents for a given program year cab be found on the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) at https://thda. org/research-reports/consolidated-planning .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are Tennessee units of local government, including cities with populations of less than 50,000 and counties with populations of less than 200,000. Excluded communities include Bristol, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Cleveland, Franklin, Hendersonville, Jackson, Johnson City, Kingsport, Knoxville, Memphis, Morristown, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Davidson County, Oak Ridge, Knox County, and Shelby County. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25 million available annually. Maximum grants are $600,000 for lines and systems, $500,000 for housing rehabilitation, and $400,000 for community livability projects. Maximum grant in two consecutive fiscal years is $750,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (Tennessee) is funded by Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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