Community Development Block Grant Application Process

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Application Process

 

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Depending on the project, federal money may be available for your community.  Residents and non-profit entities working in the unincorporated area of the county may propose projects for CDBG funding that benefit low- and moderate-income persons and align with the County's Consolidated Plan.  For in-depth information regarding the annual Funding Plan Development Schedule and downloadable applications, please use the links below.

 

CDBG Applications

The Community Development Block Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2026-27 period is open from September 2 – October 31, 2025.

For questions about the Community Development Block Grant please email community.development@sdcounty.ca.gov

Fiscal Year 2026-27 applications and the Annual Funding Plan Schedule:
     CDBG Online Application  
     FY 2026-27 Application Template PDF
     FY 2026-27 Application Guidebook PDF
     Budget Template Table I and II PDF
     Conflict of Interest Form PDF

 

The Application Process

  • Applications are available each year in the late summer and are typically due in the fall.
  • The following spring, grants are presented to the County Board of Supervisors for their consideration.
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Narrated Presentation

Watch the presentation below to learn more about the CDBG application process.  

 

 

More Information

Subrecipient Resources

 

For additional questions, please contact:

    Sarah Snook Brunson (619) 346-3375 | email