Community Development Block Grant

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) fund eligible economic development, municipal public improvements, housing development projects, and programs. CDBG projects are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).

The CDBG program is a federally funded initiative that supports community development projects designed to benefit low- and moderate-income individuals, eliminate slum and blight, and address urgent community needs. Eligible projects may include infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation, public facility upgrades, and economic development initiatives.

Applications are no longer being accepted for the CDBG 2026 (Yr 52) cycle. Please check back for updates on future opportunities. Please direct questions to acedcdbgprogram@alleghenycounty.us. 

Additional Documents

• CDBG 2026 (Year 52) Proposal Timetable(PDF, 220KB)
• 2025 Income Guidelines(PDF, 180KB)
• Household Income Survey(PDF, 190KB)
• Household Survey Summary Sheet(PDF, 193KB)
• Slums and Blight Projects Supplemental Package(PDF, 37KB)
• CDBG Materials Only Acquisition Guidelines(PDF, 27KB)
• CDBG Project Criteria Guidelines(PDF, 52KB)
• CDBG Project Service Area Guidelines(PDF, 41KB)
• Census Information for Application
• Playing by the Rules: A Handbook for CDBG Subrecipients on Administrative Systems(PDF, 1MB)

Questions?

• CDBG Application Frequently Asked Questions(PDF, 318KB) (FAQs)
• CDBG Application Child Care FAQ's(PDF, 110KB)
• CDBG Application Help & Training Videos

For further information, call 412-350-1196.