CDBG General Purpose grants are open on an ongoing basis, as funds are available. Funding is to assist eligible Washington State small cities, towns, and counties in carrying out community development projects that principally benefit low-and moderate-income persons. The Washington State CDBG Program is funded by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Eligible General Purpose grant activities (PDF) include:
- Public facilities, such as water, wastewater, streets and sidewalks
- Community facilities, such as community centers, fire stations, homeless shelters, and childcare facilities
- Infrastructure in support of affordable housing and housing rehabilitation
- Economic development such as micro-enterprise assistance
Funding availability
Commerce anticipates $11 million from HUD’s annual allocation for the state CDBG Program. Grants will be awarded on a fund’s available basis. Maximum grant award up to $2 million based on project type.
Are you eligible?
Only these Washington cities, towns and counties (PDF) can apply. See also Eligible Project Tests (PDF). The program prioritizes:
- Financial need: Prioritizing applicants who do not have viable access to other funds/resources.
- Funding readiness: Prioritizing applicants who have secured all other funds.
- Funding efforts: Prioritizing applicants who have pursued other funding.
- Equity: Prioritizing communities who have not recently received CDBG funding and who do not have open CDBG contracts for similar activities.
How to apply for funding
Applicants first submit the eligibility form. After meeting CDBG program priorities and threshold requirements, applicants may be invited to complete a 2-part application. For an overview of our application process, see the CDBG General Purpose Application Webinar Slides (PDF).