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Find similar grantsIdaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Public Parks is sponsored by Idaho Department of Commerce (HUD funds). Funds improvements to existing public parks such as playgrounds, shade structures, ADA-accessible facilities, which align with public space beautification in Boise.
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Idaho Commerce Demographics & Business Information Infrastructure & Access to Market Foreign Direct Investment Start or Grow Your Business Grants & Contracts Materials Idaho Rural Success Summit Northwest Community Development Institute Rural Economic Developers Program Economic Advisory Council Economic Development Districts The Power of Idaho Tourism Idaho Conference on Recreation & Tourism (ICORT) Tourism Economic Data & Research Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Visit Idaho Tourism Talks In Nampa Visit Idaho Tourism Talks in Idaho Falls Visit Idaho Tourism Talks in Burley Idaho Commerce Opens 2026 Application for the Idaho Regional Travel & Convention Grant Program Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces January Meeting Idaho Falls to Host 31st Annual International Tourism Tradeshow Event Idaho Commerce Newsletter Idaho Commerce News Release Tourism Industry Newsletter The Idaho Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) assists Idaho cities and counties with the development and reinvestment of needed public infrastructure and facilities.
Established as part of the Housing and Community Development Act in 1974, the program is administered by Idaho Commerce with funds received annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Idaho Commerce typically receives about $8 million from HUD annually for the CDBG program.
Idaho CDBG funds are used to construct projects benefiting low-and moderate-income persons and help prevent or eliminate slum and blight conditions in downtowns. To see if your project is eligible, please review the information below. NOTE: Only incorporated cities or counties with a population under 50,000 are eligible to apply for Idaho CDBG funds.
Special service providers, such as fire districts, senior citizen centers and water or sewer districts, must be sponsored by a city or county. Project construction or improvement of public infrastructure or facilities must meet at least one of the national objectives to qualify for CDBG funding: Assist with resolving post-disaster infrastructure damage.
Funds are awarded based on several factors including percentage of local match, overall need, impact of the project, and readiness to proceed. Benefit at least 51% low–and moderate-income (LMI) persons. Help prevent or eliminate slum and blight conditions (for downtown projects only).
Funds are awarded based on several factors including percentage of local match, overall need, impact of the project, and readiness to proceed. Note: Entitlement cities and government administrative offices do not qualify. Eligible projects include construction and improvements to public infrastructure or publicly regulated utilities that serve companies that will allow for new job creation.
Applications are due the third Monday in March, June, September and December. Grant size is limited to $30,000 per job with a maximum grant of $500,000. Senior Citizen and Community Centers Eligible projects include rehabilitation of existing or construction of new senior centers and community centers.
Applications are due the first Friday in March. Grant size is limited to $245,000. Public Facilities and Infrastructure Eligible projects include the construction or improvement to sewer and water systems, fire stations, medical facilities, domestic violence shelters, public infrastructure to support affordable housing and other public facilities.
Applications are due the Friday before Thanksgiving. Grant size is limited to $500,000. Eligible projects include the construction and improvements to public parks.
Funding priority is given to existing parks and focusing on improvements for playgrounds including equipment, ADA accessible restrooms, accessible routes and parking, splash pads, pools, courts and shade structures for playgrounds. Applications are due the third Monday in September. Grant size is limited to $245,000.
Eligible projects include the construction and improvement to a city’s downtown to prevent slum and blight conditions and contribute to the revitalization of the downtown. Typical scope of work includes sidewalks, parking lots, lighting, ADA accessibility and surface water drainage. Applications are due the Friday before Thanksgiving.
Grant size is limited to $500,000. CDBG can be used for construction or repair of damaged public infrastructure caused by a natural event creating a serious threat to the health and safety of a community. Applications are due on an as-needed basis.
Grant size is limited to $150,000. The Idaho Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) application handbook and grant administration manual contain guidelines and forms essential for carrying out a successful ICDBG project.
Whether you are preparing to submit an application or administering an awarded grant, it is important to use the most current versions of these materials to ensure you are complying with state and federal regulations that govern the ICDBG program. The most up-to-date, downloadable versions of the application handbook, grant administration manual and commonly used administrative forms can always be found here using the links below.
Before the department allows an ICDBG project to begin, a city or county must demonstrate that a certified ICDBG Administrator will be under contract or on staff to manage the day-to-day activities associated with the grant. A list of ICDBG-certified grant administrators with their contact information is available below.
Chapter 3: Surveys and Methodology Chapter 4: Application Process Chapter 5: General Application Chapter 6: Public Facilities Chapter 7: Senior Community Centers Chapter 8: Downtown Revitalization Chapter 11: Post Disaster Fillable ICDBG Application Forms Grant Administration Manual Chapter II: Environmental Chapter III: Financial Management Chapter VII: Citizen Participation Chapter VIII: Equal Access Grant Administration Training Commonly Used Administrative Forms, Fact Sheets, and Memoranda Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Primer Davis-Bacon Related Acts and Apprenticeship Idaho Floodplain 8-Step Decision Making Process Example HUD FORM 4010 Federal Labor Standards Idaho State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Interagency Pre-Construction Checklist Small Project Contract & Conditions Micro Small Project Contract & Conditions Small Purchase Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) Information 2020 City and County Low to Moderate Income data (LMI).
2020 Block Group Low to Moderate Income data (LMI) HUD FY 2025 Income Limits HUD FY 2024 Income Limits CDBG Grant Administrators List of ICDBG Certified Grant Administrators Citizen Participation Plan State of Idaho Citizen Participation Plan Anti-Displacement and Relocation Plan Anti-Displacement and Relocation Plan Idaho Housing and Finance Association and Idaho Commerce completed an Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice in 2022.
The objective of this analysis is to identify the state’s greatest housing needs, examine how the state’s economy has changed, pinpoint residential groups with the greatest housing needs, identify private sector actions and public sector regulations that interfere with housing choice, and develop a plan for responding to barriers in housing choice and economic opportunity.
2022 Idaho Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice CDBG Consolidated Planning Documents 2025-29 Consolidated Plan 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan Unique Appendices Summary of Amendment to 2024 Action Plan CAPER (CDBG Year-end Report) 2024 CAPER Unique Appendices 2023 CAPER Unique Appendices Information and Application Still have questions regarding the Idaho CDBG application process?
Contact the Idaho CDBG team at 208-334-2470 or use the form below. " * " indicates required fields This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Are you an existing Idaho company?
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Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Incorporated Idaho cities or counties with populations under 50,000; nonprofits must be sponsored by a city or county. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $245,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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