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NYS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is sponsored by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR). A federally funded program administered by New York State that provides community and economic development grants to eligible cities, towns, villages, and counties for projects that improve communities and benefit low- and moderate-income residents.
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Community Development Block Grant | Homes and Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant Community Development Block Grant The NYS Community Development Block Grant or CDBG Program is a unique source of federal funding for Cities, Town, Villages, and Counties to assist low- and moderate-income communities, households, and people.
CDBG funding assistance can include everything from drinking water and sanitary sewer projects to grants for home repair, senior and community center improvements to grants to small business for start-up and expansion. Expert technical assistance is always available to help your community apply for and administer CDBG funds, and to help direct assistance to where it is needed most.
Upcoming Events & Trainings The Office of Community Renewal (OCR) participates in and hosts events throughout the year to support local governments, consultants, and partner organizations. Below is a list of upcoming conferences, trainings, and other events where attendees can learn more about Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs, eligible activities, and program requirements.
Event: Tug Hill Commission Local Government Workshop Location: Turning Stone Conference Center, Verona, NY Schedule: April 20 – 21, 2026 OCR Participation: OCR will exhibit and be available at the booth to provide program information and technical assistance. Description: This annual conference provides training and information for local officials, board members, and municipal staff across the Tug Hill region.
Sessions cover a range of topics including planning, zoning, infrastructure, and local government operations, with opportunities to engage with state agencies and technical assistance providers.
Event: Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast - Mohawk Valley Brownfields Developer Summit Location: Herkimer County Community College Schedule: April 21 – 22, 2026 OCR Participation: OCR will exhibit and be available at the booth to provide program information and technical assistance.
Description: This regional event brings together public and private sector partners to explore redevelopment opportunities at brownfield sites across the Mohawk Valley. Attendees can learn about available resources, funding, and strategies for site redevelopment, while connecting with local, state, and federal partners involved in revitalization efforts.
Event: Adirondack Planning Forum Location: Hotel Saranac, Saranac Lake, NY Schedule: May 6 – 7, 2026 OCR Participation: OCR will present on Work Force Housing and Move-In NY and will also be available at the exhibit booth to provide additional information and technical assistance.
Description: Hosted by the Adirondack Park Agency, this annual forum provides training and information for planning and zoning board members, local officials, and practitioners. The event features sessions on land use, housing, zoning, and community development, along with opportunities to learn about current Adirondack initiatives and funding programs.
Event: NY Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting Location: The Sagamore Resort, Bolton Landing, NY Schedule: May 13 – 15, 2026 OCR Participation: OCR will present on helping communities understand how to use planning more effectively for funding and will also be available at the exhibit booth to provide additional information and technical assistance.
Description: Hosted by the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials, this annual event provides training, policy updates, and networking opportunities for city and village officials across New York State. Sessions focus on municipal operations, infrastructure, planning, and emerging issues affecting local governments, with opportunities to engage directly with state agencies and program partners.
Event: NYRWA 47 th Annual Technical Training Workshop Location: Turning Stone Conference Center Schedule: May 18 – 20, 2026 OCR Participation: OCR will moderate a panel on drinking water programs and will also be available at the exhibit booth to provide additional information and technical assistance.
Description: This annual training event brings together water and wastewater professionals, municipal officials, and system operators from across New York State. The conference offers technical training sessions, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall featuring organizations that support infrastructure, compliance, and system operations. Stay tuned for upcoming training on the 2026 CDBG Application cycle.
The Office of Community Renewal (OCR) will offer a comprehensive Webex training series designed to help communities develop competitive, well-positioned applications for 2026 funding. Sessions will cover all eligible program areas, including housing, infrastructure, public facilities, economic development, microenterprise, imminent threat, and community planning.
In addition to a detailed overview of application requirements, OCR will provide practical guidance on how to strengthen project readiness, align with program priorities, and effectively utilize the CFA and CDOL systems. Whether you are advancing a project already in development or exploring new opportunities, these trainings will help ensure your application is complete, strategic, and competitive.
Training & Technical Assistance (On-Demand) Housing Administrative Plan Overview Guidance on administering housing awards, with insights to support stronger program design and applications. Recently Completed Webinars 2025 Annual Performance Report Webinar CDBG Program Implementation NYS Homes and Community Renewal (NYS HCR), through its Office of Community Renewal (OCR), is developing the 2026 funding round for NYS CDBG .
Communities are encouraged to begin planning and to monitor OCR communications for upcoming announcements regarding funding availability, eligible activities, and application timelines. For questions or to discuss potential project ideas in advance of the 2026 funding round, contact [email protected] .
Grant Administration Manual The Grant Administration Manual outlines some of the key tasks that should be conducted when administering a Community Development Block Grant, and provides useful information regarding program requirements, regulations, policies and procedures. It contains exhibits and forms to be referenced or used during the implementation of the CDBG program or project.
CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 1: Getting Started CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 2: Environmental and Historic Review CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 3: Financial Management CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 4: Procurement Standards CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 5: Eligible Activities CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 6: Construction Requirements CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 7: Other Federal Requirements CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 8: File Maintenance CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 9: Modifications and Amendments CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 10: Monitoring CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 11: Reporting Requirements CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 12: Project Closeout The Office of Community Renewal administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for the State of New York.
The NYS CDBG program provides financial assistance to eligible cities, towns, and villages with populations under 50,000 and counties with an area population under 200,000, in order to develop viable communities by providing decent, affordable housing, and suitable living environments, as well as expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.
Eligible Communities List The state must ensure that no less than 70% of its CDBG funds are used for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons.
The program objectives are achieved by supporting activities or projects that benefit low- and moderate-income families; create job opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons; prevent or eliminate blight; or address a community development need that poses a serious and imminent threat to the community's health or welfare.
Projects that are proposing a National Objective of LMA or low-and moderate-income area benefit must be able to demonstrate that at least 51% of beneficiaries are LMI. To assist in determining potential eligibility for a community, click the low-and moderate (LMI) eligibility map tool below. For assistance in using this tool, please contact [email protected] or any CDBG Project Manager.
Low-and-Moderate (LMI) eligibility map tool Forms: Instructions: Authorized Signature Form For Request For Funds ACH/Direct Deposit Authorization of NYS CDBG Funds 1-2 Instructions for Designation of Depository Form CDBG Project Schedule 8-1 Project Team Forms: CDBG Program Administration Labels with Instructions Project File Checklist Exhibit 1-1 CDBG Local Recipient Administrative Plan and Instructions (Applicable to projects awarded prior to December 2025) Housing Rehabilitation Administrative Plan Forms: 2-1 Designation of Certifying Officer 2-3 Certification of NEPA Classification and Instructions 2-3A Certification of SEQRA Classification and Instructions 2-4 NEPA Classification Checklist and Instructions 2-5 Statutory Checklist and Instructions 2-5A Statutory Checklist and Instructions 2-6 Environmental Assessment Checklist and Instructions 1-3 Request for Release of Funds Form and Instructions Tier 2 Template Checklist and Instructions Categorically Excluded 24 CFR 58.
35(b) Sample Template Disbursement of CDBG Funds Forms: CDBG Disbursement Request Form and Instructions 1-4B Housing Assistance Summary Form and Instructions 1-6B Microenterprise Business Project Summary and Instructions Program Administration - Program Delivery Coversheet Disbursement Coversheet Template for Activities Housing Rehabilitation First File Review Equipment Certification Template Cash Payment Receipt Template Davis-Bacon Payroll Certification Forms: Labor Standards Enforcement Report Annual Performance Report (APR) All Activities and Instructions 9-1 Federal Assistance Expenditure Form and Instructions Family Income Form and Instructions Job Creation and Interview Log Hiring Notice Template CDBG Program Income Report and Fact Sheet Rental Lease Addendum Form Rental Owner Certification Rental Project Compliance Report VAWA Lease Addendum CDBG Application for CBDO Certification and Instructions Build America Buy America (BABA) Guidance and Applicability Checklist Build American Buy America (BABA) Covered Materials List and Certification General Grant Administration Forms: 5-1 CDBG Lead Based Paint Compliance Certification and Instructions Lead Based Paint Federal Calculation Worksheet Budget Modification Form and Instructions HTFC HCR Returned Funds Coversheet Preliminary Business Summary Project Photo Release Form Subrecipient Consultant Monitoring Template Contractor Agreement Template Declaration of Interest in Property and Instructions - Housing Declaration of Interest in Property - Public Facilities Bid Invitation and Package Checklist Conflict Of Interest Disclosure Form Conflict Of Interest Waiver Request Form Anti-Displacement Relocation Plan Policy Calculating Federal Rehabilitation Assistance Property Owner Housing Rehabilitation Beneficiary Agreement Toolkit Guidance & Index Program Design Plan (sample) Local Grant Application (sample) Local Grant Agreement Guidance Training Syllabus (sample) CDBG Microenterprise FAQ's Forms: Applicant Certification CFA Application Project Team Form and Instructions CDBG Project Budget CDBG Project Schedule CDBG Program Income Report Outline for Public Infrastructure Engineering Report Smart Growth Impact Evaluation Form Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (VRQ) Public Infrastructure Activity Detail Sheet Public Facility Activity Detail Sheet Economic Development Activity Detail Sheet Imminent Threat Activity Detail Sheet Community Planning Activity Detail Sheet Facts/Resources: CDBG RFA – Open Round Public Hearing Toolkit Blight Resolution Template CDBG Open Round CFA Questions Pre-Application Only: Pre-Submission Certification Pre-Submission Job Creation & Retention Table Pre-Submission Job Creation Table (ME) Economic Development Only: Certification of Business Microenterprise Renewal Request CDBG 2025 Housing - CLOSED 2025 CDBG Housing Request for Applications 2025 CDBG Housing Application Instructions CDOL Application Registration Form CDOL Security Manager Registration Form HTFC may, at its sole discretion, directly fund eligible CDBG activities that demonstrate need and viability.
Eligible cities, towns, villages, and counties may submit a project summary and preliminary budget to [email protected] for consideration. Requests must explain why the proposal cannot be served by current CDBG activities or funding rounds being offered in addition to demonstrating CDBG eligibility, need, and timing/schedule. Linked webpages are intended to direct visitors to additional CDBG-related information sources.
The Office of Community Renewal assumes no responsibility in assuring the accuracy of information obtained from outside sources.
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) NEPAssist Tool HUD Income Survey Toolkit Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) HUD Client Information and Policy System (HUDCLIPS) HUD Datasets - Fair Market Rents HUD Income Limits HUD State-Administered CDBG Program Information New York State Association of Counties New York State Association of Towns New York State Conference of Mayors Click on the link below for a copy of the webinar 2025 NY Association of Towns - CDBG Infrastructure Funding for Municipalities – Completed February 18, 2025 2025 NY Association of Towns - State and Federal Resources for Municipalities – Completed February 17, 2025 2024 Rural Housing Coalition - Completed September 24, 2024 2024 CDBG & HOME Workshops - Completed April 16 and April 29, 2024 CDBG Housing Program Updates - Completed April 2, 2024 2024 NYS Association of Towns Training Session Workshop 2024 NYS Association of Towns Economic Development Presentation Section 3 Compliance and Reporting Training – Completed January 18, 2024 CDBG Getting Started for Housing Awardees – Completed January 11, 2024 CDBG Getting Started for Public Infrastructure and Facility Awardees – Completed December 4, 2023 CDBG Housing Activity Training Webinar – Completed June 7, 2023 CDBG Public Infrastructure, Public Facility and Community Planning Application Training Webinar – Completed May 31, 2023 NYS CDBG Lead Based Paint Compliance - Completed January 10, 2023 NYS CDBG General Program Administration - Completed December 20, 2022 NYS CDBG Financial Management - Completed December 13, 2022 NYS CDBG Environmental Review Record - Completed December 6, 2022 NYS CDBG Getting Started - Completed November 29, 2022 NYS CDBG Awards 2020 – 2025 Scroll back to the top of the page
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Cities, towns, and villages with populations under 50,000; counties with an unincorporated population under 200,000. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Approximately $50,000,000 annual allocation (total program) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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NYS HOME American Rescue Plan Program (NYS HOME-ARP) is sponsored by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) - NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation. This initiative aims to create high-quality affordable housing for vulnerable populations, including the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. Funding can be used for new construction, rehabilitation, or adaptive reuse projects.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program is sponsored by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR). This program provides grants to communities to support economic development activities that create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-income persons. It includes funding for traditional economic development activities like business attraction, expansion, and retention, as well as small business assistance for development and growth. Funds can be used for real property acquisition, machinery and equipment financing, building construction/renovation, working capital, inventory, and employee training. Small Business Assistance funds cannot be used for new construction.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.