What is a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)?
The Community Development Block Grant is a federally funded grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), aimed to assist low to moderate-income communities in community development projects. Every year, each city with more than 50,000 people and each county with a population with more than 200,000 automatically receive this funding from the federal government. CDBG dollars can be used to fund community development projects such as:
- Public Facilities: day care centers, recreational facilities, parks/playgrounds or health centers.
- Public Improvements: street and sidewalk repairs/improvements, graffiti removal.
- Public Services: employment services, crime prevention, childcare, health services, fair housing counseling or recreational services.
- Housing Activities: housing rehabilitation, lead abatement, housing discrimination services, and emergency shelter services.
- Economic Development: small business loans/grants, job training, construction and rehabilitation of commercial buildings.

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1. What is a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)?
2. What type of programs and projects are eligible for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds?
3. What is the Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME)?
4. What is the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program?
5. Who is eligible for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds?
6. How can I get involved in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program?
7. Do you have first time homebuyer programs or grants for Inglewood residents?
8. Can I get money to repair or paint my own home?
9. Do you have a housing repair program for senior citizens?
10. Who can apply for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)?
11. What can I do if I or someone I know are being discriminated against in a housing or apartment rental situation?
12. Can I buy a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Home for a dollar?
13. What types of programs are funded by Community Development Block Grants?
14. Can the city help me pay my rent?
15. What types of housing programs are available to non-profit community based programs?
16. Where can I get help writing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG grant)?
17. What are Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Eligible Activities?
18. How do I buy a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) home?
19. What is a low and moderate-income household?
20. How can I get a city loan for a house?