Community Development Block Program (CDBG)
Contact
CDBGNOFA@hcd.ca.gov
Program Details
- Purpose
- Assistance Type
- Eligible Applicants and Activities
- Advisory Committee
- CDBG Programs
- CDBG Program Redesign
- Guidelines and Regulations
- Get Funding — Current Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
- Awards
- Workshop Dates and Locations
- Map of Grants Management Representatives (by County)
- Program Forms
- Management Memos
- Training and Technical Assistance
Purpose
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.
HUD Objective: The primary federal objective of the CDBG program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and through expanding economic opportunities, principally, for persons of low- and moderate-income. “Persons of low and moderate income” are defined as families, households, and individuals whose incomes do not exceed 80 percent of the county median income, adjusted for family or household size.
Assistance Type
CDBG funds are provided as grants to non-entitlement jurisdictions. Grants can vary based on annual allocations and activity limits. Must address one of three national objectives:
- Benefit to low- and moderate-income persons
- Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or
- To meet an urgent need
Planning and Technical Assistance Grants (PTA) are available through the annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
Eligible Applicants
Non-entitlement jurisdictions [cities with populations under 50,000 and counties with populations under 200,000 in unincorporated areas that do not participate in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CDBG entitlement program]; non-federally recognized Native American communities; and, Colonia as defined by the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990.
Eligible Activities
Community Development (CD)
Housing
- Includes single- and multi-family rehabilitation, rental housing acquisition or homeownership assistance, and activities that support new housing construction.
Public Improvements
- Includes water and wastewater systems, and rural utilities such as gas and electric services.
Community Facilities
- Includes day care centers, domestic violence shelters, food banks, community centers, medical and dental facilities, and fire stations.
Public Services
- Includes staff and operating costs associated with the community facilities.
Planning and Technical Assistance (PTA)
- 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
- Housing and housing-related activities.
- Water, sewer, and housing.
Colonia
- 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
- 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)
- Studies and plans for economic development activities that meet CDBG national objectives and provide principal benefit to low-income persons.
Over-the-Counter
- 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.
CDBG-CV Round 1 (CARES Act Funding)
- CDBG-CV Round 1 (CARES Act Funding) Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- HCD Office Hours Recording (YouTube) - May 19, 2020
Advisory Committee
The role of the CDBG Advisory Committee is to provide input and recommendations to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on the CDBG Program that are consistent with federal requirements and result in good policies, procedures and regulations designed to benefit low- to moderate-income individuals residing in non-entitlement communities of California.
The CDBG Advisory Committee Charter is currently under review and development.
CDBG Advisory Committee Members
This process is currently under development as part of the Advisory Committee Charter review and development.
Dates | Agenda | Meeting Summaries |
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No Agendas at this time. |
CDBG Programs
Community Development
- Community Development
- Native American
- Colonia
- Planning and Technical Assistance
Economic Development
- Over-the-Counter (OTC)
- Enterprise Fund
- Business Assistance
- Microenterprise Assistance
- Planning and Technical Assistance
CDBG Program Redesign
Since the passage of California Senate Bill 106 in July 2017, the Department of Housing and Community Development has commenced efforts to redesign the CDBG Program for non-entitlement jurisdictions.
To share any feedback or for any additional information, contact HCD at cdbgredesign@hcd.ca.gov.
2017 HUD Monitoring Report of CDBG and NSP Programs (PDF)
Guidelines and Regulations
- 2019 Final Guidelines (PDF) — Most current state regulations.
- 2016 Federal Regulations — Most current federal regulations.
Get Funding
HCD releases a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) that includes all CDBG-eligible activities.
Current NOFA
Application due date: Date varies by CDBG program, please reference the 2019-20 CDBG NOFA. Please be sure you are subscribed to the CDBG emailing list to receive notifications and announcements.
2019-20 CDBG NOFA Amendment #2 (PDF)
2019-20 CDBG NOFA Amendment #1 (PDF)
2019-20 CDBG NOFA (PDF)
2019-20 Over the Counter (OTC) Applications Received (PDF)
2019-20 Application must be accessed through the eCivis portal - Programs Available for Solicitation page
Coming Soon - CDBG-CV1 NOFA Amendment #2
The amendment will extend the application deadline only to jurisdictions contemplating use of federal funds for properties purchased with Homekey funds from: September 21, 2020 to February 1, 2021.
CDBG-CV1 NOFA Amendment #1 (PDF)
CDBG-CV1 NOFA (PDF) Notice of Funding Availability for CDBG Coronavirus Response Round 1 funding as authorized by the CARES Act.
CDBG-CV1 Application must be accessed through the eCivis portal - Programs Available for Solicitation page NOFA application documentation is included on the “Files” tab of the application solicitation. Please review the files for additional instructions and resources to assist in preparing applications.
Coming Soon - CDBG-CV2 and 3 NOFA Amendment #1
The amendment will extend the deadline for public service applications from: February 12, 2021 to March 1, 2021 and increases the amount per tribe for the tribal set-asides from $500,000 maximum per tribe to $700,000 maximum per tribe.
New! CDBG-CV2 and 3 NOFA (PDF) Notice of Funding Availability for CDBG Coronavirus Response Round 2 and 3 funding as authorized by the CARES Act.
CDBG-CV2 and 3 Application must be accessed through the eCivis portal - Programs Available for Solicitation page NOFA application documentation is included on the “Files” tab of the application solicitation. Please review the files for additional instructions and resources to assist in preparing applications.
New! 2021 CDBG NOFA (PDF) Notice of Funding Availability for the annual CDBG program. Applications due on a rolling basis with community development applications due on April 30, 2021 at 5:00 pm PDT, and economic development applications due on May 31, 2021 at 5:00 pm PDT. Application must be accessed through the eCivis Grants Network Portal - Programs Available for Solicitation page .
2016
- 2016 CDBG Awards (PDF)
Workshop Dates and Locations
- CDBG CV 2/3 NOFA Workshop (YouTube)
- CDBG Duplication of Benefits with Emergency Rental Assistance Program (YouTube)
- Office Hours 1/6/21 (YouTube)
- Office Hours 1/13/21 (YouTube)
- Office Hours 1/20/21 (YouTube)
- Office Hours 1/27/21 (YouTube)
- Office Hours 2/3/21 (YouTube)
- Office Hours 2/10/21 (YouTube)
Map of Grants Management Representatives (by County)
- October 2020 (PDF)
Program Forms
CDBG Annual Performance Reports (APR Forms)
APR Help Tools
Webinar Trainings
- Matrix (YouTube)
- Attachment A: Program Income Report (YouTube)
- Attachment B: MBE/WBE (YouTube)
- Attachment C: Public Service and TA (YouTube)
- Attachment D: Relocation and Real Property Acquisition (YouTube)
- Attachment E: Demographic Analysis Report (YouTube)
- Attachment F: Section 3 Summary Report (YouTube)
Instructions
- Attachment B: MBE/WBE (DOC)
Fiscal
Fiscal Forms
- CDBG Funds Request Form - Activities (XLS) - Revised 5/2016
- CDBG Funds Request Form - GA (XLS) - Revised 5/2016
- CDBG Signature Card (DOC) - Revised October 2013
- Payee Data Record (PDF)
Labor Standards Reporting
- Appointment of Labor Standards Compliance Officer (PDF)
- Force Account (DOC)
- HUD 4230A Report of Additional Classification and Rate with Instructions (DOC)
- Notice of Award/Pre-Construction Conference/Starte of Construction/Notice of Completion (DOC)
- Semi-Annual Labor Standards Enforcement Report
- Letter to Recipients (PDF)
- Cover Memo (DOC)
- Instructions (PDF)
- Report (PDF)
- Enforcement Report 5.7 (DOC)
Monitoring Checklists
Program Income (PI)
Program Income Semi-Annual Reports
Housing Program Guidelines
- New! Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines (DOC)
Management Memos
Training and Technical Assistance
Weekly Office Hours: Wednesday Mornings at 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hcd-office-hours-cdbg-and-esg-programs-tickets-135371322269 to register.
State of California 2020-2024 Federal Consolidated Plan – Consolidated Plan approved by HUD.
2020 CDBG PI Only Applications Webinar (PDF)
2020 CDBG PI Only Applications Webinar (Video)
2019 CDBG Training
eCivis Grant Management System Training
- NEPA Review & Readiness Presentation Slides (PDF)
- NEPA Review & Readiness Webinar (YouTube)
- CDBG Program Procurement and Readiness Presentation Slides (PDF)
- CDBG Program Procurement and Readiness Webinar (YouTube)
- eCivis Grants Management System, External User Manual (PDF)
- eCivis Grants Management System, External User Webinar (YouTube)
- How to do an Income Survey Presentation Slides (PDF)
- How to do an Income Survey webinar (YouTube)
- How to create a Budget in Grants Management System (YouTube) , Presentation (PDF)
- How to develop Tasks and Deliverables in Grants Management System (YouTube) , Presentation (PDF)
- Mapping and Determining CDBG Beneficiaries for Low and Moderate Income Areas (YouTube) , Presentation (PDF)
- CDBG 101 (PDF)
- CDBG 101 Video (YouTube) (Currently Live CDBG Training Part 1)
- CDBG Redesign (PDF)
- CDBG Redesign Video (YouTube) (Currently Live CDBG Training Part 2)
CDBG NOFA:
- 2021 CDBG NOFA Workshop (YouTube)
- 2020 NOFA Workshop Part 1 (YouTube)
- 2020 NOFA Workshop Part 2 (YouTube)
- 2020 NOFA Workshop Part 3 (YouTube)
- 2020 NOFA Presentation (PDF)
Additional Information:
- Reasonable Accommodation (PDF)
- LEP Guidance: Federal Register (PDF)
- LEP Guidance: CPD (DOC)
- LGBT Final Rule (PDF)