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Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FFY 2026 is a federal grant administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, providing HUD funds on a competitive basis to municipalities with populations under 50,000 that are not designated as HUD entitlement areas. Single municipalities may receive up to $950,000, while regional collaborations may receive up to $1,350,000.
Applications are due April 21, 2026. Eligible projects include rehabilitation of housing stock, infrastructure improvements, and other community development activities under the Community Development Fund or Mini-Entitlement Program components.
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The Massachusetts CDBG program provides federal funds on a competitive basis to municipalities with a population of less than 50,000 that are not designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as entitlement areas.
Communities may apply to the Community Development Fund or the Mini-Entitlement Program for a variety of projects, including rehabilitation of housing stock, improvements to infrastructure, stabilization of neighborhoods, planning, public social services and downtown related projects. An information session providing application guidance will be held virtually using Microsoft Teams on Feb. 12 from 9:45 a.
m. to 1 p. m.
Those wishing to participate in the application training should use the meeting ID 256 641 293 770 83 and the passcode Te2fy3nC. To join, visit teams. microsoft.
com/meet/25664129377083? p=6A53DmY7yM5lZeS9Us . Application guidance materials will be available online at www.
mass. gov/service-details/community-development-block-grant-cdbg . The CDBG online application is planned for release on Feb.
17. Questions about the training may be directed to [email protected] . Economic and Community Development Public Works, Energy and Utilities Gov. Healey: Mass.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Massachusetts municipalities (non‑entitlement communities). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $1,350,000 (regional collaboration); single municipalities up to $950,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 21, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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