Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) PY25 Competitive Funding Round

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) PY25 Competitive Funding Round is sponsored by Executive Office of Housing, Rhode Island. Supports projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, including youth development initiatives.

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) | Executive Office of Housing Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program helps Rhode Island communities create stronger, more vibrant neighborhoods by supporting affordable housing, economic development, public facilities and infrastructure, and other community improvements.

The program is designed to primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents, defined as households earning at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. Each year, Rhode Island receives approximately $4–5 million in CDBG funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). By regulation, the State may only distribute funds to units of general local government.

These communities may, however, distribute funds to non-profit and other entities to undertake eligible activities. The Executive Office of Housing administers these funds for the state's 33 non-entitlement municipalities, while Cranston, East Providence, Pawtucket, Providence, Warwick, and Woonsocket receive and administer their own HUD allocations. Funding is awarded through an annual competitive application process.

Municipalities apply for funding for eligible projects, which are evaluated based on federal requirements and state priorities before awards are announced. CDBG funds support a wide range of eligible activities, with a particular emphasis on affordable housing, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization. All funded projects must meet HUD's national objectives, primarily by benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.

Open CDBG PY24 Grant Applications CDBG PY25 Competitive Funding Round - Applications are open as of September 7, 2026, and close November 10, 2026. To learn more and apply, please visit eCivis/EUNA . CDBG Affordable Housing PY24 - Affordable Housing applications for PY24 are open as of 5/18/25 and are accepted on a rolling basis.

For additional information or to submit an application, click here . CDBG Housing Rehabilitation PY24 - Housing Rehabilitation applications for PY24 are open as of 5/8/25 and are accepted on a rolling basis. For additional information or to submit an application, click here .

CDBG Housing Rehab Program Guidance Training & Reporting Forms Training Materials & eCivis CDBG 23_24 Competitive Application FAQ - May 14, 2025 CDBG PY23 Application Handbook CDBG PY23 Managers Workshop CDBG PY23 Rolling Application Info Session July 2024 National Objective Trainin g Environmental Review- Guidance & Materials All CDBG-funded activities, including local administration, are subject to the environmental review process.

An environmental review using HUD forms below must be performed before “undertaking any physical activities or choice limiting actions. ” Refer to Rhode Island’s Environmental Review Guidance for step-by-step instructions on conducting a HUD environmental review. For information on “ choice limiting actions ” refer to the Environmental Troubleshooting Training Powerpoint below.

Rhode Island’s Environmental Review Guidance Environmental Troubleshooting Training 24 CFR Part 58 – Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental Responsibilities Environmental Checklist for Exempt/CENST Projects Environmental Checklist for Categorically Excluded Projects subject to 58.

5 Environmental Assessment Checklist Sample Floodplain, Wetlands Notices (Early and Final) Sample Notice of Intent to Request the Release of Funds (NOI/RROF) Sample Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and NOI/RROF Request for Release of Funds and Certification (HUD Form 7015.

15) HUD Environmental Review Website HUD environmental review flow chart HUD Floodplain Management/8-step Process Website Floodplain/Wetlands 8-step Process Flowchart CRMC Consistency Determination Request Template (Coastal Zone Management) Tribal Consultation Checklist Drawdown and Reporting Forms CDBG Payment Coversheet, fillable PDF format CDBG Payment Request Form Semi-Annual Labor Standards Enforcement Report, HUD Form 4710 and Instructions for 4710 Section 3 Summary Report form HUD-60002 Award drawdowns and reporting will occur in the eCivis portal.

HUD & CDBG Federal Guidance & Resources HUD Recommended Reading Guides The HUD guides listed below are recommended reading for all municipal CDBG program administrators and their subrecipients.

Build America Buy America Sub Recipient Checklist Guide to National Objectives and Eligible Activities for the State CDBG Program Playing By the Rules Handbook for Subrecipients on Administrative Systems "Basically CDBG" Training Manual HUD Income Limits - Please Note: CDBG Program uses 80% limit HUD/LMISD (Low/Moderate Income Summary Data) HUD Procurement, Contracting, & Construction Management Boilerplate Federal Contract Provisions for contracts less than $100,000 Boilerplate Federal Contract Provisions for contracts exceeding $100,000 Federal Non-Construction Contract Provisions Cover memo listing required Federal Contract Provisions Contractors Guide to Prevailing Wage Requirements Federal Certified Payroll Form "Making Davis Bacon Work" Guide (Including Project Wage Rate Sheet) HUD Handbook 1344.

1: Federal Labor Standards Compliance in HCD Programs Labor Standards Compliance for Working Subcontractors (HUD Guidance) HUD Office of Davis-Bacon and Labor Standards Employee Interview Form HUD-11 Federal Labor Standards Provisions form HUD-4010 Link to Prevailing Wage Determinations System for Awards Management website, Debarred Contractor inquires Construction Site Davis Bacon Poster Competitive applications for PY23 were open as of 3/12/25 and closed May 23, 2025.

RHP23 - Closed- The Executive Office of Housing, in partnership with the BHDDH and RIHousing, launched a new funding opportunity for the Recovery Housing Program (RHP). This initiative, funded by HUD, aims to support the acquisition and/or rehabilitation of properties to be used as stable, supportive environments for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders for up to 24 months.

CDBG Economic Development PY23- CLOSED as of February 28, 2025 PY22 Competitive Applications PY 2022 CDBG Application Workshop PY 2022 CDBG Application Handbook Rhode Island PY24 Annual Action Plan, July 2024 - June 30, 2025 2020-2024 Rhode Island Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Rhode Island Citizen Participation Plan