CDBG makes funds available in four categories: Community Development (CD), Economic Development (ED), Community Services and Housing Activities, and Disaster Recovery Initiative (DRI). CDBG grants can be used broadly but are primarily used to provide a suitable living environment by expanding economic opportunities and providing decent housing to low-income households. Funds are available in California communities that do not receive CDBG funding directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
CDBG Partners with rural cities and counties to improve the lives of their low- and moderate-income residents through the creation and expansion of community and economic development opportunities in support of livable communities.
CDBG-CV1/2/3 Local Awards *
Ione Emergency Small Business Loan Program $60,003
COVID Response TA for Small Businesses $68,004
Roof Repair Project $73,191
* These projects are not affiliated with the CSCoC, but we applaud and support our local agencies. These numbers are accurate as of March 2021.
CDBG Coronavirus Response Rounds 2 and 3: NOFA Amendment #1
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Increases the maximum award amount for the tribal set-aside from $500,000 to $700,000 per tribe.
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Prioritizes applications for the Colonias set-aside that demonstrate coordination with the homeless continuum of care to meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness within Colonias.
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Extends the deadline for all application types to Friday, May 7, 2021.
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Disallows payment of rental arrears or payment of current rents under subsistence payment programs.
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Increases the number of total activities for which an applicant can be awarded funds, including activities funded under CDBG-CV1 and CDBG-CV2/3, from a limit of no more than three to a limit of no more than four total activities.
Eligible Activities
Community Development (CD)
Housing
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Includes single- and multi-family rehabilitation, rental housing acquisition or homeownership assistance, and activities that support new housing construction.
Public Improvements
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Includes water and wastewater systems, and rural utilities such as gas and electric services.
Community Facilities
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Includes day care centers, domestic violence shelters, food banks, community centers, medical and dental facilities, and fire stations.
Public Services
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Includes staff and operating costs associated with the community facilities.
Planning and Technical Assistance (PTA)
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Includes studies and plans for housing, public works, and community facilities that meet CDBG national objectives and provide principal benefit to low-income persons.
Native American
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Housing and housing-related activities.
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Water, sewer, and housing.
Colonia
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Housing, including single- and multi-family rehabilitation, rental housing acquisition or homeownership assistance, and activities that support new housing construction.
Economic Development (ED)
Enterprise Fund
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Grants for loans to businesses for working capital, land acquisition, equipment purchase, inventory purchase, debt restructuring, and other direct assistance. Grants to support businesses by providing water and sewer services, access roads, and other public facilities. Microenterprise funds may provide credit, general support (e.g., childcare, transportation), or technical assistance for persons developing microenterprises.
Planning and Technical Assistance (PTA)
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Studies and plans for economic development activities that meet CDBG national objectives and provide principal benefit to low-income persons.
Over-the-Counter
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Grants for the creation or retention of jobs for low-income workers. May include loans or loan guarantees to businesses for construction, on-site improvements, equipment purchase, working capital, and site acquisition. May also include loans for business start-ups, grants for publicly-owned infrastructure, and loans or grants for small business incubators.