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Find similar grantsCommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (administered in Alabama by ADECA). The CDBG program provides flexible funding to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and improved community facilities/services.
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – ADECA ADECA / Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) The Community Development Block Grant program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the State of Alabama has administered the program since 1982. The program is available to all non-entitlement communities (those not receiving direct funds from HUD) that meet applicable thresholds.
All projects must meet one of the three national objectives: Benefit at least 51% low and moderate income persons Aid in the prevention or clearance of slum and blight The State is required to write an action plan each year for approval by HUD that shows how the State intends to distribute the funds. Since the beginning, Alabama has distributed the majority of funds through competition among communities.
Community Enhancement Fund Economic Development Fund ADECA annually awards CDBG money for the Large City, Small City and County categories. Applicants are scored based on several competitive factors including community need, cost efficiency, appropriateness and impact. Applications deadlines are announced during the annual workshop in the first quarter of the year.
Competitive categories are: Small City Fund (3,000 or less population) Large City Fund (>3,000 population) The Small City Fund has a ceiling of $400,000. The Large City Fund and County Fund both have ceilings of $500,000.
Water and sewer extensions and rehabilitation Neighborhood & downtown revitalization Street and drainage improvements Community Enhancement Fund This fund is available to all eligible communities to use for projects that address quality of life issues. Application deadline is announced during the annual workshop in the first quarter of the year.
Recreational facilities, etc. CED administers a small Planning Fund that allows communities to develop communitywide comprehensive plans and downtown revitalization plans. Economic Development Fund (ED) The ED Infrastructure Fund is available to all eligible communities for projects supporting the creation or retention of jobs. Applicants for ED assistance should have a commitment from the business to create or retain 15 or more jobs.
The business should fall within the SIC codes 20-39 or provide a significant economic benefit. Projects must not include intrastate relocation. The program is available on a continuous funding cycle.
A 20 percent local match is required, and construction cannot begin prior to grant award or release of environmental conditions. Grant Ceiling : $400,000 (can be waived) Typical activities : water, sewer, or road improvements; rail spurs, docks, etc. Economic Development Incubator ($400,000) Economic Development Float Loans ($10 million) CDBG Program Supervisor Territories Map
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Available to non-entitlement communities (those not receiving direct funds from HUD) in Alabama, including cities with populations less than 50,000 and counties with populations less than 200,000. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Small City Fund up to $400,000; Large City Fund and County Fund up to $500,000. Community Enhancement Fund up to $400,000. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
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.