Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) is sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). The CDBG program provides federal funding to small cities and counties to improve infrastructure, support community facilities such as senior centers and community centers, and strengthen local economies in ways that primarily benefit low-to-moderate income persons while addressing local health and safety concerns.

Grants are available in several categories and can be utilized for a wide range of community development initiatives.

Community DevelopmentBlock Grants (CDBG) | Department of Economic Development The CDBG program provides federal funding to small cities and counties to improve infrastructure, support community facilities such as senior centers and community centers, and strengthen local economies in ways that primarily benefit low-to-moderate income persons while addressing local health and safety concerns.

Grants are available in several categories and can be utilized for a wide range of community development initiatives. Past notices are available in the notices archive .

Now Open - Public Comment Period for FY25 Recovery Housing Program Annual Action Plan The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), has prepared the FY25 Recovery Housing Program (RHP) Annual Action Plan which is now open for public comment from today, July 20, 2026 until August 4, 2026 at 5 p. m.

This program will provide housing assistance to individuals with substance use disorders in the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas. The action plan includes a summary of needs and existing resources, a description of how funds may be used, eligible subrecipients, and anticipated outcomes and expenditures.

Comments may be submitted to mocdbg@ded. mo. gov and will be reviewed, considered, and recorded once the public comment period has ended.

The draft plan is also available on the Missouri Department of Mental Health website. Registration Deadline Approaching: CDBG Administrators Training, August 3-5 The Department of Economic Development (DED) is hosting its annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program Administrators Training, August 3-5, 2026, at the Capitol Bluffs Event Center in Jefferson City.

This training is free and open to anyone interested in mastering the CDBG program. FY2026 awarded Grant Administrators: Attendance is strongly encouraged. Stakeholders & Community Officials: Attendance is optional but highly recommended.

Primary Deadline (TODAY, Friday, July 17 at 5 p. m.) : Register by this evening to secure your spot and guarantee your meals.

Late Registration: Registration will reopen next week, but meals cannot be guaranteed for anyone registering after today. How to Register: Visit the CDBG Administrators Training Event Page to secure your spot before the 5 p. m.

cutoff! Monday, August 3 (1 p. m.

– 3:15 p. m.) | CDBG 101 Session Designed for new administrators.

Covers CDBG planning and structure, project lifecycles, and website navigation. Tuesday, August 4 and Wednesday, August 5 (Starts at 8:30 a. m.)

Designed for all administrators (new and returning). Lunch will be provided both days. Use this link to view the three-day training agenda.

Important Details & Logistics: Policy Updates: All updated administrative policies will be presented. Current versions will also be available on our website. Go Paperless: Physical copies of the administrative chapters will not be provided.

Please print them in advance if you prefer hard copies. Questions? Contact Sara Margan at Sara.

Margan@ded. mo. gov .

Bonus Points Opportunity for Application Review Process Eligible applicants can earn bonus points by participating in CDBG trainings or webinars. We highly encourage taking advantage of these educational opportunities to strengthen your understanding of program requirements and improve your competitive score. Please refer to the current Competitive Cycle Application Guidelines for qualifying activities and scoring details.

CDBG Webinar: Demolition Guidelines Join DED’s CDBG program team for a webinar, Demolition Guidelines , on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Senior Compliance Specialist Lyric Stotler will provide an update on demolition guidelines and information on how the CDBG demolition program works once awarded. For any questions, contact us at mocdbg@ded.

mo. gov or 573-751-3600. Register Now: CDBG Administrators Training, August 3-5 DED's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program will host its annual CDBG Administrators Training, August 3-5, 2026, at the Capitol Bluffs Event Center in Jefferson City, Missouri.

This three-day training is strongly encouraged for any Fiscal Year 2026 awarded grant administrator and is optional (but encouraged) for stakeholders and community officials. A list of the start and end times for each day are listed below. Lunch will be provided on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Please note: the session on Monday, August 3, (1:00 p. m. to 3:15 p.

m.) is designed for new administrators. All other sessions are designed for all administrators.

All administrative policies have been updated and will be presented at the training. The current versions will also be available on the website. Physical copies of the administrative chapters will not be provided.

Attendees are encouraged to print these in advance if they would like a hard copy for training. To register for the event, select the register now button at the bottom of this email. For any questions or concerns, contact Sara Margan at Sara.

Margan@ded. mo. gov .

The first session of the training conference, CDBG 101, is designed for new CDBG administrators and will be held on Monday, August 3 from 1:00 p. m. – 3:15 p.

m. All other administrators will join us on Tuesday, August 4, beginning at 8:30 a. m.

CDBG 101 will cover the CDBG program's planning and structure, the life cycle of projects, and website navigation. A block of 30 rooms has been reserved at Best Western Plus Capital Inn at 1937 Christy Drive in Jefferson City. Reservations have been made available at the State rate of $110 per night and must be booked on or before July 12.

To book rooms visit the Best Western Plus Website . CDBG Administrators Training Capital Bluffs Event Center 1616 Oilwell Road, Suite B Use this link to register for the training. Registration closes on Friday, July 17 at 5 p.

m. Use this link to view the three-day training agenda. Provide Feedback on the CDBG Program DED wants to hear from you.

Your feedback on the CDBG program is critical to helping us strengthen and improve how we serve Missouri communities. We encourage you to take a few moments to complete our brief survey and share your experiences, insights, and ideas for improvement. Your input helps ensure the program remains effective, responsive, and impactful for communities across the state.

For more information on the CDBG program, please contact us at mocdbg@ded. mo. gov .

CDBG FY2026 Income Limits Published and Effective June 1 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published the Fiscal Year 2026 Income Limits for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG and CDBG-DR) program effective June 1, 2026 . The FY2026 Community Planning and Development (CPD) Income and Rent Limits are available now on HUD's website .

Please note that this will affect all FY2026 Competitive Cycle applications. However, CDBG applications that have been awarded before the effective date, June 1, 2026, will not be subject to the new limits. For more information on the CDBG program, please contact us at mocdbg@ded.

mo. gov . CDBG FY26 Competitive Cycle Application Now Open DED’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program’s FY26 Competitive Cycle Application period is now open.

The application is live as of today, May 4, 2026, and closes on July 31, 2026, at 5 p. m. The FY26 Competitive Cycle categories include: These categories allow communities to apply for funding to address improvements to publicly owned facilities and infrastructure in addition to the clearance of vacant, dilapidated buildings.

Competitive Cycle applications must meet a national objective and applicants must be a non-entitlement community. The online application is available along with application guidelines . For more information on the CDBG program, please contact us at mocdbg@ded.

mo. gov .