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.
Upcoming Events & Trainings
The Office of Community Renewal (OCR) participates in and hosts events throughout the year to support local governments, consultants, and partner organizations. Below is a list of upcoming conferences, trainings, and other events where attendees can learn more about Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs, eligible activities, and program requirements.
Apply for the 2026 NYS CDBG Funding Round, CFA now OPEN!
Housing will be opening soon.
2026 New York State Community Development Block Grant (NYS CDBG)
Application Overview Webinar Series
| Community Planning, Public Infrastructure, Public Facilities, Microenterprise, and Imminent Threat Applications | Date: Monday, June 22, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Register Today Click here to register for the CFA Webinar, Housing Webinar—or both |
| Housing Applications | Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM –3:30 PM |
Who should attend: Local governments, consultants, nonprofit partners, and other stakeholders interested in applying for NYS CDBG funding.
Topics will include:
- Eligible activities
- Application requirements and submission procedures
- Evaluation and scoring criteria
- Common pitfalls that reduce competitiveness
- Strategies to strengthen applications and maximize scoring potential
- Key program requirements, including environmental review, readiness to proceed, and compliance considerations
Click here for: Funding Round Materials
Upcoming Training
Stay tuned for upcoming training on the 2026 CDBG Application cycle.
The Office of Community Renewal (OCR) will offer a comprehensive WebEx training series designed to help communities develop competitive, well-positioned applications for 2026 funding.
Sessions will cover all eligible program areas, including housing, infrastructure, public facilities, economic development, microenterprise, imminent threat, and community planning. In addition to a detailed overview of application requirements, OCR will provide practical guidance on how to strengthen project readiness, align with program priorities, and effectively utilize the CFA and CDOL systems.
Whether you are advancing a project already in development or exploring new opportunities, these trainings will help ensure your application is complete, strategic, and competitive.
Training & Technical Assistance (On-Demand)
Housing Administrative Plan Overview
Guidance on administering housing awards, with insights to support stronger program design and applications.
Recently Completed Webinars
| 2025 Annual Performance Report Webinar |
| CDBG Program Implementation |
| 2026 CFA Application Webinar |
Upcoming Funding Opportunities – 2026
NYS Homes and Community Renewal (NYS HCR), through its Office of Community Renewal (OCR), is developing the 2026 funding round for NYS CDBG.
Communities are encouraged to begin planning and to monitor OCR communications for upcoming announcements regarding funding availability, eligible activities, and application timelines.
For questions or to discuss potential project ideas in advance of the 2026 funding round, contact [email protected].
Program Guidelines
Grant Administration Manual
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.
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 (LMI) 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. Projects that are proposing a National Objective of LMA or low-and moderate-income area benefit must be able to demonstrate that at least 51% of beneficiaries are LMI. To assist in determining potential eligibility for a community, click the low-and moderate (LMI) eligibility map tool below. For assistance in using this tool, please contact [email protected] or any CDBG Project Manager.
Forms and Documents
Grant Agreement
Project Start-Up
| Forms: |
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| CDBG Program Administration Labels with Instructions |
| Project File Checklist |
| Exhibit 1-1 CDBG Local Recipient Administrative Plan and Instructions (Applicable to projects awarded prior to December 2025) |
| Housing Rehabilitation Administrative Plan |
Environmental Review
Disbursement of CDBG Funds
CDBG Reporting
General Grant Administration
Toolkits
| Microenterprise |
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| Toolkit Guidance & Index |
| Program Design Plan (sample) |
| Local Grant Application (sample) |
| Local Grant Agreement Guidance |
| Training Syllabus (sample) |
| CDBG Microenterprise FAQ's |
| Public Participation |
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| Public Participation Toolkit |
| Public Hearing Notice Templates |
| Income Survey Toolkit |
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| CDBG Income Survey Toolkit |
| Survey Instruments, Excel Tools, and User Guides |
| NYS CDBG Income Survey Methodology (reference version for previous recipients) |
Funding Round Materials
General Application
CDBG 2026 CFA
CDBG 2026 Housing
| 2026 CDBG Housing Request for Applications |
| 2026 CDBG Housing Application Instructions |
| CDOL Application Registration Form |
| CDOL Security Manager Registration Form |
HTFC may, at its sole discretion, directly fund eligible CDBG activities that demonstrate need and viability. Eligible cities, towns, villages, and counties may submit a project summary and preliminary budget to [email protected] for consideration. Requests must explain why the proposal cannot be served by current CDBG activities or funding rounds being offered in addition to demonstrating CDBG eligibility, need, and timing/schedule.
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 |