Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The program is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended; 42 U.S.C.-5301 et seq.

• Learn about the CDBG Entitlement Program Eligibility Requirements
• View CDBG Laws and Regulations
• View CPD Notices

*New* Explore CDBG

This collection of online technical assistance products will help grantees: create transformative impact in your community, improve the lives of all residents, and especially those with low and moderate income levels; develop strategies that bring partners and resources together, leveraging and building community assets; and implement your program effectively, increasing the likelihood of successful projects.

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Grant Based Accounting Requirements

HUD has updated IDIS to phase out the first-in-first-out (FIFO) accounting methodology. These changes specifically tie activity funding and draws to the specific grants in IDIS. The initial changes implement grant-specific accounting beginning with FY 2015 CDBG allocations. Funds from pre-2015 grants will continue to be disbursed using the FIFO method.

Learn about grant based accounting requirements.

CDBG Entitlement Guides, Tools, and Webinars

Guides, tools, webinars, and other resources are provided to assist grantees and program partners in designing and implementing their programs.

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CDBG Entitlement Program News & Announcements

• Monitoring for CPD Programs Page Now Available
  Date Posted: October 26, 2016
• HUD Integrity Bulletin: Implementing the Five Key Internal Controls
  Date Posted: October 21, 2016
• HUD Publishes Notice CPD 16-16: NRSAs in the CDBG Entitlement Program
  Date Posted: October 10, 2016
• Urgent: Cut-off Date to Drawdown Funds
  Date Posted: September 15, 2016
• HUD Publishes Integrity Bulletin: Subrecipient Oversight and Monitoring
  Date Posted: September 15, 2016
• Upcoming: IDIS for CDBG Entitlement Grantees
  Date Posted: August 18, 2016