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Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is sponsored by HUD (administered by Utah Department of Workforce Services). The State of Utah Community Development Block Grant program provides grants to cities and towns of fewer than 50,000 people and counties of fewer than 200,000 people. These funds support community needs, such as affordable housing, homeless services, and rental assistance.
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The CDBG program is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (HCDA). The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is responsible for monitoring the state of Utah to ensure compliance with CDBG program requirements.
Applicants should be aware that, if funded, they must comply with various federal regulations including Davis-Bacon Labor standards and the environmental regulations found at 24 CFR Part 58. The purpose of the small cities program is "to assist in developing viable communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate incomes."
Ineligible Communities and Counties Entitlement cities of Salt Lake, Provo, Orem, Ogden, Layton, Logan, Clearfield, Sandy, St. George, Taylorsville, West Jordan, West Valley, Lehi and the urban counties of Utah, Salt Lake and Davis have similar programs designated for their areas and are not eligible for the State Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. These cities and counties are funded directly by HUD.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Policy Committee The CDBG Policy Committee is comprised of 7 elected officials, one from each of the 7 Association of Governments (AOG). The policy committee meets 2 – 3 times per year to approve program policy changes and updates. These policies are published in the CDBG Application Policies and Procedures book and also the CDBG Grantee Handbook.
Click here for further information, meeting agendas and minutes. The annual "How to Apply" workshops are held throughout the state in October and November. These workshops provide information about the amount of funding that is available in each of the seven regions in the state, eligible projects and the application process.
Applicants must attend one of these workshops in order to be eligible to apply. Information about the workshops can be found by contacting the local Association of Governments (AOG) office. (See the link for the workshop schedule) CDBG How to Apply Workshops CDBG WebGrants Application Instructions WebGrants is the online system that automates the process of applying for grants and loans.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Cities and towns of fewer than 50,000 people and counties of fewer than 200,000 people. 'Other' organization type could be eligible as a sub-recipient through a local government. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified 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.