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Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) General Purpose Grants is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce (funded by HUD). This program assists eligible Washington State small cities, towns, and counties in carrying out community development projects that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
Eligible activities include community facilities, infrastructure in support of affordable housing, and economic development. Non-profit organizations can be sub-recipients in partnership with an eligible city, town, or county applicant.
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Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) – Washington State Department of Commerce 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) The CDBG program improves the economic, social and physical environment of eligible, rural cities and counties to enhance the quality of life for low- and moderate-income residents, thereby strengthening the entire community.
Small, rural cities/towns and counties that are not entitled to receive CDBG funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) can apply for a state CDBG grant.
List and map of local governments served by state CDBG program Special purpose districts, public housing authorities, community action agencies, economic development councils, other non-profit organizations, and Indian tribes are not eligible to apply directly to the state CDBG Program for funding but may be a sub-recipient and partner with an eligible city, town or county applicant.
The CDBG program can fund a wide range of activities including: Housing rehabilitation, infrastructure in support of affordable housing Sewer, water, streets/sidewalks and other infrastructure Economic development, local micro-enterprise assistance programs Activities must principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. Low- and moderate-income is defined as 80% of county median income.
Eligible Project tests (PDF) CDBG Eligible Activities (PDF) HUD LMI Data for non-entitlement jurisdictions (PDF) Commerce anticipates $11 million from HUD’s annual allocation for the state CDBG Program to help fund priority local projects throughout Washington that benefit low-and moderate-income people. Applications for CDBG General Purpose Grants are considered on an ongoing basis.
Maximum grant award up to $2 million based on project type. Please review the General Purpose Grant application materials before applying. CDBG General Purpose Grants CDBG General Purpose grants are open on an ongoing basis, as funds are available.
Funding is to assist eligible Washington State small cities, towns, and […] CDBG Public Services Grants The state CDBG program annually awards Public Services Grants to 17 non-entitlement counties throughout Washington State. These grants support partnerships with regional community action agencies […] CDBG Disaster Recovery Funds Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery is a federal grant program administered by the U.
S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Its purpose is […] Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and the Performance and Evaluation report (PER) are designed to help states assess their affordable housing and community development needs, […] Resources to provide guidance and assist in the management of CDBG-funded construction and non-construction projects are available.
Management handbook Guidance materials Entitlement and Indian CDBG programs Contact information for urban city and county CDBG Entitlement Programs that receive CDBG funds directly from HUD rather than through the state.
Technical assistance resources Management Handbook & Attachments HUD LMI Data for non-entitlement jurisdictions (PDF) Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council (IACC) Municipal Research Services Center of Washington Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Jon Galow, CDBG Section Manager Jon. Galow@commerce. wa.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small, rural cities/towns and counties not entitled to receive CDBG funds directly from HUD. Nonprofit organizations may partner with eligible local government applicants. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) General Purpose Grants is funded by Washington State Department of Commerce (funded by HUD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. 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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