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Community Development Block Grant Program

Provides annual housing stabilization grants to enhance communities.

Program Contact: Timmothy Tibbs

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides communities with resources to address community development needs. The CDBG Entitlement program distributes annual grants to help communities create better housing, improve living environments, and increase economic opportunities, especially for low- and moderate-income individuals.

Eligible Activities

  • Certain infrastructure projects
  • Code enforcement
  • Community centers
  • Economic development
  • Installation of public facilities
  • Homeowner assistance
  • Housing rehabilitation
  • Small business assistance
  • Daycare assistance

Ineligible Activities

  • Building for general government
  • General government expenses
  • Political activities
  • Operating and maintenance of public facilities
  • Purchase of major equipment
  • Furnishings and personal property
  • New housing construction
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Applying for Funding

Eligible applicants:

  • Local municipalities: Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville 
  • Nonprofit Agencies:
    • Established and registered 501c3 organizations
    • Local public agencies/entities
    • Faith-based organizations
  • Businesses:
    • Microenterprises (small businesses)

Annual Action Development Process Timeline