Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)

The CDBG program provides federal funding to small cities and counties to improve infrastructure, support community facilities such as senior centers and community centers, and strengthen local economies in ways that primarily benefit low-to-moderate income persons while addressing local health and safety concerns. Grants are available in several categories and can be utilized for a wide range of community development initiatives. Opportunities to Apply Program Documents Disaster Recovery Mitigation Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 573.751.3600 CDBG Staff Contacts CDBG Public Notices Past notices are available in the notices archive . Provide Feedback on the CDBG Program May 15, 2026 DED wants to hear from you. Your feedback on the CDBG program is critical to helping us strengthen and improve how we serve Missouri communities. We encourage you to take a few moments to complete our brief survey and share your ideas for improvement. Your input helps ensure the program remains impactful for communities across the state. For more information on the CDBG program, please contact us at [email protected] . CDBG FY2026 Income Limits Published and Effective June 1 May 12, 2026 The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published the Fiscal Year 2026 Income Limits for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG and CDBG-DR) program effective June 1, 2026 . The FY2026 Community Planning and Development (CPD) Income and Rent Limits are available now on HUD's website . Please note that this will affect all FY2026 Competitive Cycle applications. However, CDBG applications that have been awarded before the effective date, June 1, 2026, will not be subject to the new limits. For more information on the CDBG program, please contact us at [email protected] . CDBG FY26 Competitive Cycle Application Now Open May 4, 2026 DED’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program’s FY26 Competitive Cycle Application period is now open. The application is live as of today, May 4, 2026, and closes on July 31, 2026, at 5 The FY26 Competitive Cycle categories include: Community Facilities General Infrastructure Demolition These categories allow communities to apply for funding to address improvements to publicly owned facilities and infrastructure in addition to the clearance of vacant, dilapidated buildings. Competitive Cycle applications must meet a national objective and applicants must be a non-entitlement community. The online application is available along with application guidelines . For more information on the CDBG program, please contact us at [email protected] . Save the Date: CDBG Administrators Training, August 3-5 April 30, 2026 DED's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program will host its annual CDBG Administrators Training, August 3-5, 2026, at the Capital Bluffs Event Center in Jefferson City. A block of 30 rooms has been reserved at Best Western Plus Capital Inn at 1937 Christy Drive in Jefferson City. Reservations have been made available at the State rate of $110 per night and must be booked on or before July 12. Please note: if your organization is tax exempt, a State of Missouri tax exempt letter must be presented at time of check-in. Reservations can be made online . This three-day training is required for any Fiscal Year 2026 awarded grant administrator and is optional (but strongly encouraged) for stakeholders and community officials. The first session on August 3 will run from 1 to 5 with the following two sessions, August 4 and 5, running from 8 to 5 Each day will include a break for lunch. A detailed agenda will be provided to attendees prior to the event. More details will be provided in the coming weeks as well as an online registration link.

As a means to develop or redevelop areas identified by the port authority board of commissioners, this program establishes the Port Authority AIM Zone Fund consisting of 50% of the state withholding tax from new jobs within the zone after development or redevelopment has begun.