What types of projects can get CDBG funds?
CDBG funds can be used for three general types of projects that assist low-income people: housing, capital, and public service projects. Housing: Eligible housing activities include housing rehabilitation, acquisition of existing housing, acquisition of sites for housing construction, off-site improvements needed for housing development, fair housing services, and housing planning and predevelopment costs. While CDBG funds can support housing development by paying for property acquisition, off-site improvements, or predevelopment costs, CDBG funds cannot ordinarily be used directly for housing construction itself. Types of housing projects we’ve funded include low-cost rental and ownership housing, senior housing, group homes, housing for people with physical and mental disabilities, homeless shelters, owner-built housing, and shared housing. Capital: Eligible capital projects include most types of public facilities and community facilities, such as community centers, senior centers, c
