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Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities is a grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government that funds public infrastructure and community development projects in non-entitlement areas. Eligible projects include sewer and water systems, streetscape improvements, community centers, food banks, shelters, health clinics, and nonprofit infrastructure.
Activities must primarily benefit low-to-moderate income persons, prevent slum or blight, or address urgent community needs. Two funding tracks are available: a Design, Engineering, and Environmental Clearance grant (up to $100,000) and a Construction grant (up to $600,000).
Eligible applicants are units of general local government—cities under 50,000 population and counties under 200,000—located in non-entitlement areas where at least 51% of project beneficiaries are low-income.
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The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) administers the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for non-entitlement municipalities and counties to carry out community development activities. The Division of Local Government (DLG) manages the CDBG Public Facilities program.
Examples of projects include sewer and water systems, commercial streetscape improvements, community centers, food banks, shelters, health clinics, non-profit infrastructure, etc. The funds must be used for activities that either benefit primarily low to moderate income persons; assist in prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or meet an urgent need as defined by HUD.
For information about funding housing activities with CDBG, please visit the Division of Housing CDBG Program(opens in new window). For information about DLG’s Economic Development program, please visit the CDBG Economic Development Program(opens in new window).
## CDBGPF Design, Engineering, and Environmental Clearance (DEEC) Grant The CDBGPF DEEC Grant program offers financial assistance for eligible applicants to complete their design, engineering, and environmental clearance activities for an eligible CDBGPF project. Eligible activities include design, engineering, planning, feasibility studies, and environmental clearance. The maximum grant award for the CDBGPF-DEEC program is $100,000.
The CDBGPF-DEEC grant will open in fall 2026. CDBGPF DEEC Grant Program Rating Criteria ## CDBGPF Construction Grant The CDBGPF Construction Grant program offers financial assistance for eligible applicants to complete their public facilities and infrastructure projects. Eligible activities include acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of public improvements or public facilities.
The maximum grant award for the CDBGPF Construction program is $600,000. All CDBGPF Construction grant applicants must submit a CDBGPF Design and Engineering Progress Report(opens in new window) and a CDBGPF Environmental Progress Report(opens in new window) to the CDBGPF Program Manager, James Spiers (james. spiers@state.
co. us (opens in new window) (opens in new window)). Once the reports are submitted to the CDBGPF Program Manager, a certification will be issued to the applicant that they will upload in their application.
The CDBGPF Construction grant application will be open March 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026.
* CDBGPF Construction Grant Application Scoring Criteria * CDBGPF Design and Engineering Progress Report(opens in new window) * CDBGPF Environmental Progress Report(opens in new window) * Must be a Unit of General Local Government (City, County, or other municipality) * Must be located in a non-entitlement area * Non-entitlement areas include those units of general local government which do not receive CDBG funds directly from HUD.
* Non-entitlement areas are cities with populations of less than 50,000 (except cities that are designated principal cities of Metropolitan Statistical Areas), and counties with populations of less than 200,000.
* Have a project located in at least a 51% low income community OR the project beneficiaries must be at least 51% low income based on local data * Entities eligible to apply for grants are limited to units of local governments, including counties. These entities may apply on behalf of nonprofits.
Ineligible Local Governments: ## The Application Process * Eligible applicants must meet with their Regional Manager(opens in new window) to go over the project and application. * All applications must be submitted using the online grants portal to be considered for an award (See Apply or Manage Grants "button" below).
* You will be able to save and close a completed page of your online application and return to complete it at a later time. * Certain questions will require the upload of a document. All documents needing to be uploaded are labeled and available below.
* Citizen Participation Plan(opens in new window) * Public Hearing Template(opens in new window) * Project Budget(opens in new window) (Word download) * Financial Information(opens in new window) (Word download) * Environmental Worksheet(opens in new window)(Word download) If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact your Regional Manager or CDBG Program Manager James Spiers(opens in new window).
Apply or Manage Grant(opens in new window) All of the reporting is found in the CAPER Annual Performance and Evaluation Report(opens in new window), all planning is found in the Consolidated Plan(opens in new window). Both are maintained by the Division of Housing.
## Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Guidebook This guidebook has been developed by the State of Colorado to assist local governments and subgrantees in the implementation and administration of local public facility, housing, and economic development projects undertaken through funding from the State administered Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants must meet with their Regional Manager to go over the project and application. Units of general local government in non-entitlement areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $600,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities is funded by Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development (CDBG-ED) Infrastructure Grant is sponsored by Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government. This grant program provides funding for infrastructure activities for business projects in Colorado that meet an economic development objective and create or retain jobs for low-to-moderate income individuals.
IIJA Grant Writing and Technical Assistance Program Guide is sponsored by Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government. This program provides grant writing support and project planning technical assistance to local governments and Tribes in Colorado to help them obtain federal infrastructure funds. It aims to assist with developing compelling, compliant, and fundable proposals for projects.
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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