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Community Development Block Grant

Community Development Block Grant

CDBG Overview & News

The NYS Community Development Block Grant or CDBG Program is a unique source of federal funding for Cities, Town, Villages, and Counties to assist low- and moderate-income communities, households, and people.

CDBG funding assistance can include everything from drinking water and sanitary sewer projects to grants for home repair, senior and community center improvements to grants to small business for start-up and expansion.

Expert technical assistance is always available to help your community apply for and administer CDBG funds, and to help direct assistance to where it is needed most.

 
Current Opportunities

NYS Homes & Community Renewal (NYS HCR) has made more than $100 million available in 2024 grant resources through various sources within its Office of Community Renewal (OCR).

CDBG funding opportunities are currently open for the Business Expansion and Startup (BEST) and Vacant Property Clearance Program. Click on the links below to learn more.

Contact [email protected] with questions and to discuss your projects.

Program

Available Funding

Application Open

Application Deadline

Application Training Webinar

Link for More Information

CDBG Business Expansion and Startup

$15,000,000

Open RoundOpen RoundJune 13, 2024https://hcr.ny.gov/community-development-block-grant#funding-round-materials
CDBG Vacant Property Clearance Program

$10,000,000

5/13/202412/31/2024June 13, 2024https://hcr.ny.gov/community-development-block-grant#funding-round-materials

 

Upcoming Webinars and Conferences

There are no in-person events scheduled at this time.

Program Guidelines

Grant Administration Manual
The Grant Administration Manual outlines some of the key tasks that should be conducted when administering a Community Development Block Grant, and provides useful information regarding program requirements, regulations, policies and procedures. It contains exhibits and forms to be referenced or used during the implementation of the CDBG program or project.
Announcement of Changes to Grant Administration Manual
CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 1: Getting Started
CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 2: Environmental and Historic Review
CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 3: Financial Management
CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 4: Procurement Standards
CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 5: Eligible Activities
CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 6: Construction Requirements
CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 7: Other Federal Requirements
CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 8: File Maintenance
CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 9: Modifications and Amendments
CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 10: Monitoring
CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 11: Reporting Requirements
CDBG Grant Administration Manual Chapter 12: Project Closeout
 
Eligibility

The Office of Community Renewal administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for the State of New York. The NYS CDBG program provides financial assistance to eligible cities, towns, and villages with populations under 50,000 and counties with an area population under 200,000, in order to develop viable communities by providing decent, affordable housing, and suitable living environments, as well as expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. 

 

Eligible Communities List

 

New York State Regional Economic Development Regions

 

 

Determining LMI Data

The state must ensure that no less than 70% of its CDBG funds are used for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The program objectives are achieved by supporting activities or projects that: benefit low- and moderate-income families; create job opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons; prevent or eliminate blight; or address a community development need that poses a serious and imminent threat to the community's health or welfare. Project selection shall take into consideration the recommendation of the relevant regional economic development council or the Commissioner's determination that the proposed project aligns with the regional strategic priorities of the respective region. To determine your projects Low-and-Moderate Income (LMI) eligibility, click here.  For assistance in using this tool, please contact your assigned Community or Economic Developer.

 

Low-and-Moderate (LMI) eligibility map tool

Forms and Documents

Grant Agreement
Forms:Instructions:
Authorized Signature Form For Request For Funds1-1 Instructions for Authorized Signature Form
ACH/Direct Deposit Authorization of NYS CDBG Funds1-2 Instructions for Designation of Depository Form
7-2 Program Schedule Form7-2 Instructions for Program Schedule
8-1 Project Team8-1 Project Team Instructions
Certification Under Executive Order No. 16 
FFATA Reporting Form 
 
Project Start-Up
Forms:Instructions:
CDBG Program Administration Labels with Instructions 
Project File Checklist 
Exhibit 1-1 CDBG Local Recipient Administrative PlanLocal Administrative Plan Instructions

 

 Environmental Review
Forms:Instructions:
2-1 Designation of Certifying Officer 
2-3 Certification of NEPA Classification2-3 Certification of NEPA Classification Instructions
2-3A Certification of SEQRA Classification2-3A Certification of SEQRA Classification Instructions
2-4 NEPA Classification Checklist2-4 NEPA Classification Checklist Instructions
2-5 Statutory Checklist2-5 Statutory Checklist Instructions
2-5A Statutory Checklist2-5A Statutory Checklist Instructions
2-6 Environmental Assessment Checklist2-6 Environmental Assessment Factors Guidance
1-3 Request for Release of Funds Form1-3 Instructions for Request for Release of Funds
Tier 2 Template ChecklistTier 2 Template Checklist Instructions
Categorically Excluded 24 CFR 58.35(b) Sample Template 

 

Disbursement of CDBG Funds
Forms:Instructions:
CDBG Disbursement Request FormCDBG Disbursement Instructions
1-4B Housing Assistance Summary Form1-4B Housing Assistance Summary Instructions
1-6B Microenterprise Business Project Summary1-6B Microenterprise Business Project Summary Instructions
Program Administration - Program Delivery Coversheet 
Disbursement Coversheet Template for Activities 
Housing Rehabilitation First File Review 
Equipment Certification Template 
Cash Payment Receipt Template 

 

CDBG Reporting
Forms:Instructions:
Labor Standards Enforcement Report 
APR Housing ActivitiesAPR Housing Activities Instructions
APR Public Water-Public Sewer-Public Facilities ActivitiesAPR Public Water-Sewer-Facility Instructions
APR  Economic Development-Small Business Activities-Microenterprise ActivitiesAPR Economic Development-Small Business-Microenterprise Instructions
APR CARESAPR CARES Instructions
9-1 Federal Assistance Expenditure FormForm 9-1 Federal Assistance Expenditure Form Instructions
Family Income FormFamily Income Form Instructions
Job Creation and Interview Log 
Hiring Notice Template 
CDBG Program Income ReportCDBG Program Income Fact Sheet
Rental Lease Addendum Form 
Rental Owner Certification 
Rental Project Compliance Report 
VAWA Lease Addendum 
CDBG Application for CBDO CertificationCDBG Application for CBDO Certification Instructions

 

General Grant Administration
Forms:Instructions:
5-1 CDBG Lead Based Paint Compliance Certification - Rehab5-1 and 5-2 CDBG Lead Based Paint Compliance Plan Certification Instructions
Lead Based Paint Federal Calculation Worksheet 
Budget Modification FormBudget Modification Form Instructions
HTFC HCR Returned Funds Coversheet 
Preliminary Business Summary 
HTFC Photo Release Form 
Subrecipient Consultant Monitoring Template 
Contractor Agreement Template 
Declaration of Interest in Property - Housing 
Declaration of Interest in Property - Public Facilities 
Grant Enforcement and Compliance Mortgage 
BABA General Waiver 
BABA Materials Certification 

 

Toolkits

Funding Round Materials

General Application
Forms:Instructions:
Applicant Certification Form 
Applicant Disclosure Form 
CFA Application Project Team FormCFA Application Project Team Instructions
CDBG Program Income Report 
Outline for Engineering Report 
Public Hearing Toolkit 
Smart Growth Compliance Form 
Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (VRQ) 
 
Business Expansion and Start-up (BEST)
2024 NOFA for CDBG Economic Development, Small Business and Microenterprise
2024 CDBG Business Expansion and Startup (BEST) RFA
2024 Economic Development Application Submission Schedule
Pre-Application:
Pre-Submission Form Certification
Pre-Submission Job Creation & Retention Table
Pre-Submission Job Creation Table (ME)
Full Application:
Certification of Business
Proposed Project Financing & Lien Structure Form
BEST Application Supporting Documents Checklist
BEST Application Question List
Application Renewal:
Microenterprise Renewal Request
 
Housing
2024 CDBG Housing Request for Applications
2024 CDBG Housing Application Instructions
2024 CDBG Housing Request for Applications FAQ
2024 CDBG Housing Application Webinar with Q&A
CDOL Application Registration Form
CDOL Security Manager Registration Form
 
Public Facilities, Infrastructure and Planning
2024 CDBG Public Infrastructure, Public Facilities and Community Planning Request for Applications 
CDBG Attachment Checklist - CFA 
Preliminary Budget TablePreliminary Budget Table Instructions
Public Infrastructure/Public Facilities Activity Detail Form -  Updated 7/15/2022PF-PI-LC Activity Detail Instructions
 
Vacant Property Clearance Program (VPCP)
2024 CDBG Vacant Property Clearance Program (VPCP) Request for Applications
2024 VPCP CFA Question List
2024 VPCP Application Checklist
VPCP Resolution Template
VPCP Budget Table

 

Resources

Grant Related Links
Linked webpages are intended to direct visitors to additional CDBG-related information sources. The Office of Community Renewal assumes no responsibility in assuring the accuracy of information obtained from outside sources.
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
NEPAssist Tool
HUD Income Survey Toolkit
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR)
HUD Client Information and Policy System (HUDCLIPS)
HUD Datasets - Fair Market Rents
HUD Income Limits
HUD State-Administered CDBG Program Information
New York State Association of Counties
New York State Association of Towns
New York State Conference of Mayors

 

Previous Workshops and Presentations
Click on the link below for a copy of the webinar
2024 Rural Housing Coalition - Completed September 24, 2024
2024 CDBG & HOME Workshops - Completed April 16 and April 29, 2024
CDBG Housing Program Updates - Completed April 2, 2024
2024 NYS Association of Towns Training Session Workshop
2024 NYS Association of Towns Economic Development Presentation
Section 3 Compliance and Reporting Training – Completed January 18, 2024
CDBG Getting Started for Housing Awardees – Completed January 11, 2024
CDBG Getting Started for Public Infrastructure and Facility Awardees – Completed December 4, 2023
CDBG Housing Activity Training Webinar – Completed June 7, 2023
CDBG Public Infrastructure, Public Facility and Community Planning Application Training Webinar – Completed May 31, 2023
NYS CDBG Lead Based Paint Compliance - Completed January 10, 2023
NYS CDBG General Program Administration - Completed December 20, 2022
NYS CDBG Financial Management - Completed December 13, 2022
NYS CDBG Environmental Review Record - Completed December 6, 2022
NYS CDBG Getting Started - Completed November 29, 2022

NYS CDBG Funding History