Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG)
Application Process
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 | |
| FY 2026-27 Application Guidebook | |
| Budget Template Table I and II | |
| Conflict of Interest Form | |
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.

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





