About CDBG

                    CDBG Program Information

Since 1982, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program has provided grants to Washington State cities and counties for  housing rehabilitation, economic development, infrastructure, community facilities, planning, and public services projects.
 
The CDBG Program oversees seven grant programs listed below.  Click on any link to see its fact sheet. 

 


Eligibility Guidelines

Eligible applicants are:

  • Washington State cities and towns with less than 50,000 in population
  • Counties with less than 200,000 in population that are non-entitlement jurisdictions or are not participants in a HUD Urban County Entitlement Consortium.

Non eligible applicants include:

  • Non-profit organizations
  • Indian tribes
  • Special purpose organizations such as public housing authorities, port districts, community action agencies, and economic development councils

However, eligible jurisdictions may choose to serve Indian tribes within their jurisdiction or involve other organizations in the operation of projects funded under the program.

Projects must principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons.  Low- and moderate-income is defined as 80 percent of county median income.  Applicants may submit one request per fund each program year.


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