CDBG - Planning Program (PLNG)

​​​​​​Program Overview

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Planning grant funds (PDF) support community efforts to address improving community opportunities and vitality. 

Examples of eligible projects include:

• comprehensive plans
  
• community development plans
• small area and neighborhood plans
  

Grants are limited to projects that, if implemented, meet a CDBG National Objective.

How to Apply

CDBG-PLNG Applications are submitted to the Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources. 

• ​A pre-application meeting or conference call with Division staff is required prior to applying. 
• Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. 
• Awards are contingent upon eligibility and CDBG-PLNG funding availability. 
• Application materials and submission instructions should be carefully reviewed prior to applying for CDBG-PLNG funds.

​Review Process

DOA reviews each Application for eligibility and completeness. Successful Applications must meet a CDBG National Objective and Planning activity eligibility criteria (in accordance with HUD program regulations). Applications that are approved through the review process will be awarded State CDBG-PLNG funds if funds are available for the given program year.

Award Process

Applicants with successful applications that are awarded funding receive an award letter which documents the next steps required to accept and execute a Grant Agreement (i.e. contract) with the State of Wisconsin. Applicants that are not awarded funding will be contacted and notified with a written decision.

Next Steps & Requirements 

Community grant administrators will be required to attend Implementation Training​.​

Application Materials

The current CDBG-PLNG application and instructions are provided below. Refer to the CDBG Training & Technical Assistance website for information about the annual CDBG-PLNG & CDBG-PF application training webinar.

• CDBG-PLNG Application (Word)
• CDBG-PLNG Application Instructions (PDF)

CDBG-PLNG application attachments are available on the CDBG Resources and Trainings page, along with additional resources and previous program year CDBG awards.

Application Submission

CDBG-PLNG applications are accepted on a continuous basis, contingent upon funding availability. For application submission requirements, refer to the CDBG-PLNG application instructions and contact the Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources - Bureau of Community Development.

Additional Reference Materials

• CDBG Service Area Review Request Form (Word)
• CDBG PF & PLNG Application Training Materials
• HUD LMI Estimates
• PF/PLNG Application Training Slides​

​CDBG Implementation Handbook

CDBG Implementation Handbook

Training and Technical Assistance

CDBG Training and Technical Assistance​

Contact Us

If you have questions about the status of your CDBG application, please contact the Department of Administration's Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR) at DOACDBG@wisconsin.gov​.

General information regarding DEHCR's Bureau of Community Development (BCD), which oversees and manages the CDBG Grants, may be obtained by emailing DOACDBG@wisconsin.gov​ or by contacting the Community Development Section Chief a​t (608) 262-8471.

Mailing Address:
The mailing address is provided below for reference only.  All applications and correspondence should not be mailed. ​They are to be emailed to DOACDBG@wisconsin.gov.​

Wisconsin Dept. of Administration
Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources
Bureau of Community Development
PO Box 7970
Madison, WI 53707-7970​