Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Home / Programs / Community / Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) The federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides funding for community and economic development projects in order to encourage additional federal, state and private resource investment. Communities receiving CDBG funds use the grants to provide safe and sanitary housing, a suitable living environment and expanded economic opportunities. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) administers the CDBG program for most of the state. Due to population size, some cities in Nebraska are the administrators of the CDBG program in their communities. DED receives federal funds for CDBG from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on an annual basis. Not sure what CDBG is? Start Here . CDBG Companion Guide Announcements Reminder: Submit Jan 1 through June 30 Project Status Reports (PSRs) by July 30, 2026. Public Notices: Environmental Reviews Recent Updates PHA Certification: A PHA should submit the HUD-50075 form based on their size and performance designation and (HUD-50077-SL) for certification either by mail or email to Lori Cole or Nicole Bartels . Note: Other HUD forms may be requested, please visit ( HUD-5 Forms | HUD.gov / Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Events Register for Certified Administration Training, September 29-30 & October 1, 2026 2026 CDBG Certified Administrators Initial/Recertification Training 29-Thursday, October 1  •  8:30 AM-5 PM Recordings Pre-Application Work to Support Need ID Project Definition and Readiness Nebraska CDBG Connect - Essential Groundwork for a Successful Grant Application Recording Nebraska CDBG Connect #2 - Submit a Great Grant Nebraska CDBG Connect #3 - New Progress Status Report Process (and MBE/WBE Report) 2026 NE CDBG Connect #1 – The New CDBG Companion Guide   2026 NE CDBG Connect #2 - ,  CDBG Payment Requests: Everything You Need to Know to Process a Payment Request Communities can apply to use those funds for the planning and construction of projects that: Benefit low and moderate-income persons. Prevent or eliminate slum or blight conditions. Solve catastrophic health and safety threats. Is my community eligible? Every Nebraska county or incorporated municipality not designated as a CDBG Entitlement Community is eligible to apply for funding through DED. The CDBG Entitlement Communities of and Grand Island administer the program in their own areas. Based on the category of CDBG funding requested, general rules regarding eligibility can differ; refer to the CDBG Application Guidelines for more detailed information on eligibility. How can my community apply? If an applicant’s project addresses a CDBG national objective and meets other eligibility requirements, a completed application for the appropriate funding opportunity is submitted to DED by a deadline. Applicants submit their proposals via an application portal. Once the application portal becomes available, links to each open funding opportunity will be listed below. Typically, successful applicants complete their project within 30 months of an award. CDBG Funding Opportunities & Application Deadlines Economic Development Loans to businesses or infrastructure construction projects undertaken for economic development purposes. Application Period: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 Apply Public Works - Infrastructure Sewer and water systems, drainage of architectural barriers, and other public infrastructure. Application Deadline: Sept. 15 Apply Planning