GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; federal CDBG funds distributed annually through competitive cycle.
Application closes July 31, 2026 at 5 p.m. — annual cycle.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
This is a competitive annual cycle with statewide applicants vying for a pool of federal funds across three project categories.
The source does not publish a win rate, but the program awards bonus points for completing CDBG trainings or webinars before applying, which meaningfully affects your competitive score.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm your community is a non-entitlement area and identify your project category (Community Facilities, Infrastructure, or Demolition) — 1-3 days
Attend CDBG training or webinars to earn bonus points on your application score — Ongoing before deadline
Complete and submit the online application with required documentation — 2-4 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
Attending CDBG trainings and webinars earns bonus points in the application review scoring process — the program explicitly encourages this as a way to improve your competitive position.
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