CDBG Implementation Training
Implementation Training is held each year for grantees awarded CDBG funds and their grant administrators. It is designed to provide guidance on implementing the project for which the CDBG award was made, including the applicable policies, regulations, processes, procedures, and reporting requirements.
The 2026 CDBG Implementation Training will be held via webinar on September 24, 2026. Register HERE.
The 2026 CDBG Implementation Training materials will be posted at a later date. The 2025 training materials are provided below for reference.
If a new grantee is contracting with a third-party for grant administration services, then at least one (1) employee or official from the unit of general local government (UGLG) and the contracted grant administrator(s) are required to complete a registration form and join the live webinar training. If the grantee has any "subrecipient" organization(s) associated with the grant award, then the subrecipient organization(s) is also required to complete a registration form and join the live webinar training.
While persons representing new CDBG grantees are the primary target audience, this training is open to all CDBG grantees and other interested parties.
Also refer to the CDBG Implementation Handbook for guidance on the implementation of CDBG projects.
CDBG-Planning (PLNG) & Public Facilities (PF) Application Training
Application Training for the CDBG Planning (CDBG-PLNG) Program and competitive CDBG Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) Program is held each year and offers potential applicants guidance and instructions in writing grant applications. Participating in the training is not required to submit an application but highly recommended for units of general local government (UGLGs) and consultants interested in submitting a CDBG-PLNG and/or competitive CDBG-PF application.
The 2026 CDBG-PLNG & CDBG-PF Application Training was held via webinar on February 4, 2026.
2026 CDBG-PLNG/CDBG-PF Application Training Agenda (PDF)
2026 CDBG-PLNG/PF Application Training Slides (PDF)
2026 CDBG-PLNG/PF Application Training Webinar Recording (Video)
CDBG Program "Office Hours" Webinars
Build America, Buy America Requirements
A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program "Office Hours" webinar was held on June 4, 2025 to discuss the Build America, Buy America (BABA) - Buy American Preference (BAP) compliance requirements, including:
- a review of the BABA compliance specifications;
- guidance on the required document submissions and recordkeeping (including
new requirements issued 4/14/2025); and
- time for questions and answers (Q&A).
CDBG Project Data Report
A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program “Office Hours" webinar was held March 18, 2025 to review the reporting and submission process for the
CDBG Data Report.
CDBG Project Completion
A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program “Office Hours" webinar was held on December 17, 2025 to review the requirements and processes for CDBG project completion.
The webinar materials are linked below.
Environmental Review Training
An Environmental Review must be completed for all CDBG projects. An Environmental Review Training was held via webinar on January 25, 2024. The training materials are linked below for reference.
What Are Labor Standards and Why Are They Important
Pre-Construction Requirements
Labor Standards Compliance Monitoring Training
Labor Standards Compliance Monitoring Training was held via webinar on June 9, 2021. This training is relevant for current grantee representatives (Grant Administrators and Labor Standards Compliance Officers (LSOs)) for CDBG projects involving construction activities subject to federal labor standards. Training topics include: Contractor Certified Weekly Payroll Records, Employee Job Classifications, Federal Wage Rates Compliance, Fringe Benefits Compensation Compliance, Wage Deductions Compliance, Work Site Monitoring, and Employee Interviews. The training materials are linked below for reference:
