Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a federal formula-allocated grant program under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program was created when Congress passed the Housing and Community Development Act, Title 1 in 1974 and is governed by rules set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (24 CFR Part 570).
The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) - Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR) administers the State Community Development Block Grant Program and provides funding to units of general local government (UGLGs) that do not receive an annual allocation directly from HUD.
The primary purpose of the CDBG program is the development of viable communities through the provision of decent affordable housing, a suitable living environment, and the expansion of economic opportunities, principally for the benefit of persons of low and moderate income.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Resources
CDBG program resources are available.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs
Funding for CDBG programs is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Coronavirus Program (CDBG-CV) – provides grant funds to local governments to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR) – provides grant funds to eligible counties for disaster recovery.
In 2018, Wisconsin received a presidential major disaster declaration under Section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. This declaration followed severe storms, flooding, landslides, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that occurred from August 17 to September 14, 2018. Refer to the CDBG-DR program website for the list of counties served.
Economic Development Program (CDBG-ED) – provides grant funds to local governments to help businesses create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals.
Emergency Assistance Program (CDBG-EAP) – provides grant funds to local governments to respond to emergency housing, public facility, infrastructure, and business needs caused by natural or human-caused disasters.
Housing Regions and Small Cities Revolving Loan Program (CDBG-HSG) – provides grants to local governments to support housing programs for low- and moderate-income (LMI) households.
Planning Program (CDBG-PLNG) – provides grant funds to local governments to support planning efforts that improve community opportunities and vitality. Grants are limited to projects that, if implemented, meet a CDBG National Objective.
Public Facilities Economic Development Program (CDBG-PFED) – provides grant funds to local governments for infrastructure projects that support business expansion and create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals.
Public Facilities Program (CDBG-PF) – provides grant funds to local governments for community infrastructure and facility projects.Grants are limited to projects that meet a CDBG National Objective.
Flexible Facilities Program
Flexible Facilities Program (FFP) – provides grant funds to local governments for community facility projects that expand access to high-speed internet and support remote services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Projects awarded needed to include all of the following:
- construction, renovation, or expansion of a community facility;
- purchase or installation of digital connectivity infrastructure or equipment;
- provisions for remote high-speed internet access for residents; and
- provisions for remote access to work, education, and health monitoring for residents in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding source:
Housing Trust Fund
Housing Trust Fund (HTF) – provides grant funds to increase and preserve affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income households.
Funding source:
- funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Program requirements:
- assisted units must remain affordable for at least 30 years
- funding is awarded annually through a competitive application process
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Wisconsin Department of Administration
Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources
Bureau of Community Development
PO Box 7970
Madison, WI 53707-7970
Physical Location
101 E. Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53703
Phone
(608) 266-7531
Email
DOACDBG@wisconsin.gov
