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(Page Shortcut: www. FloridaJobs. org/SmallCitiesCDBG) The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a federal program that provides funding for housing and community development activities.
Congress created the program when it passed the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The program, which is administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), consists of two components: 1. Entitlement Program - funds are provided directly to urban communities, and 2.
State Program - funds are allocated to the states for distribution to eligible non-entitlement communities FloridaCommerce administers the State Program in Florida through the Small Cities CDBG Program. This is a competitive grant program that awards funds to units of local government in small urban and rural areas.
FloridaCommerce receives between 18 and 26 million dollars annually from HUD to award subgrants to eligible units of local government. The program provides an excellent opportunity for communities to obtain funds for projects that they cannot otherwise afford. CDBG funds can also provide administrative support for local governments that may not have the staffing resources necessary to administer their projects.
Examples of CDBG-funded projects include: * Water and Sewer Improvements, * Rehabilitation of Substandard Housing, * Street and Sidewalk Improvements, * Economic Development Activities that Create Jobs for Low-and Moderate-Income People, * Downtown Revitalization, including Facade Improvements, Streetscaping, and Underground Utilities, * Park Facilities and Community Centers, and * Drainage / Stormwater Improvements.
## Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Application Cycle The Federal Fiscal Year (FFY)2025 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application cycle opened on April 6, 2026, and will close on May 20, 2026. Funding is available for the Neighborhood Revitalization, Housing Rehabilitation, and Commercial Revitalization program areas.
Non-entitlement units of local government are eligible to apply for funding in any of the three program areas if they have an open CDBG subgrant in one of the three areas. FloridaCommerce also has funding available in the Economic Development program area for job creation and/or retention activities.
Non-entitlement units of local government that have an open Neighborhood Revitalization, Housing Rehabilitation, Commercial Revitalization, or Economic Development subgrant are eligible to apply for Economic Development funding. The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). doc?
sfvrsn=f38107b0_0 "Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)")was published on Friday, March 6, 2026. The Updated Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)")was published on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The Emergency Ordereffective April 3, 2026.
## Small Cities CDBG Application Webinar FloridaCommerce hosted a webinar on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 12 p. m. Eastern Time, to provide an overview of the grant process and technical assistance to complete and submit an application for the **Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program Funding**.
**Small Cities CDBG Program Funding Webinar Recording** * Small Cities CDBG Program Funding Webinar Recording **Small Cities CDBG Program Funding Webinar Slide Deck** * Small Cities CDBG Program Funding Webinar Slide Deck **Small Cities CDBG Program Funding FAQs** * Small Cities CDBG Program Funding FAQs To be eligible for funding, an activity must meet at least one of the following National Objectives: * Benefit to Low-and Moderate-Income Persons - at least 51% of the beneficiaries must be low- and moderate-income persons (total household income is at or below 80% of the area's median income), * Elimination of Slum and Blight - eliminate conditions of slum or blight as defined by state law and identified by the unit of local government on a spot or area basis, or * Address an Urgent Need - the activity must alleviate a condition that poses a serious and immediate threat to those living in the area.
The condition must have occurred within 18 months of application. The unit of local government must demonstrate that it is unable to finance the activity on its own and that other funding is not available. HUD Guide to National Objectives and Eligible Activities.
The administrative rule that governs the Small Cities CDBG Program is Rule Chapter: 73C-23, Florida Administrative Code. The program focuses on the following four funding categories: 1. Commercial Revitalization, 3.
Housing Rehabilitation, and 4. Neighborhood Revitalization Eligible units of local government can determine what their local community development needs are and then apply for funding in the related category. For more information about applying for funding, see Downloads and Information for Applicants.
The following units of local government are eligible to apply for Small Cities CDBG funds: * Cities with fewer than 50,000 residents that have not accepted special entitlement status and have not opted to join an entitlement program, * Counties with fewer than 200,000 residents, and * Cities with more than 50,000 residents that have opted out of the urban entitlement program.
Visit Downloads and Information for Applicants to see a list of local governments that HUD has identified as being eligible to apply for Small Cities CDBG funding.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small cities in Florida. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Development Block Grant Program (for Florida's small cities) is funded by Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FloridaCommerce). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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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.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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