CDBG Eligible Activities

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Eligible Activities


  • Acquisition and Disposition
  • Acquisition, Construction or Rehabilitation of Neighborhood Facilities and Facilities for Persons With Special Needs (E.G., Cultural Centers, Homeless Shelters, Etc.)
  • Acquisition, Installation, Construction and Rehabilitation of Infrastructure
  • Assistance to Microenterprises and Other Businesses
  • Clearance and Demolition
  • Economic Development
  • Housing (Rehabilitation and Home Purchase Assistance)
  • Housing Rehabilitation and Preservation
  • Lead-Based Paint Testing and Abatement
  • Outreach, Marketing and Other Services to Assisted Businesses
  • Public Facilities Improvements
  • Public Information
  • Relocation Assistance for Businesses Temporarily or Permanently Relocated
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Technical Assistance and Supportive Services

Public / Social Services


  • Childcare
  • Crime Prevention
  • Cultural Programs
  • Fair Housing Counseling
  • Health Care and Substance Abuse Services
  • Job Training and Employment Services

Other Eligible Activities


  • Code Enforcement
  • Facade Improvement
  • Historic Preservation

Ineligible Activities


  • Building(s) for the General Conduct of Government (City Hall)
  • General Government Expenses
  • Income Payment
  • Political Activities
  • Religious Activities