Community Development
Block Grants (CDBG)

The CDBG program provides federal funding to small cities and counties to improve infrastructure, support community facilities such as senior centers and community centers, and strengthen local economies in ways that primarily benefit low-to-moderate income persons while addressing local health and safety concerns. 

Grants are available in several categories and can be utilized for a wide range of community development initiatives.

CDBG Public Notices

 

Past notices are available in the notices archive.

 

Provide Feedback on the CDBG Program

May 15, 2026

DED wants to hear from you. Your feedback on the CDBG program is critical to helping us strengthen and improve how we serve Missouri communities.

We encourage you to take a few moments to complete our brief survey and share your experiences, insights, and ideas for improvement. Your input helps ensure the program remains effective, responsive, and impactful for communities across the state.

For more information on the CDBG program, please contact us at mocdbg@ded.mo.gov.
 

CDBG FY2026 Income Limits Published and Effective June 1

May 12, 2026

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published the Fiscal Year 2026 Income Limits for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG and CDBG-DR) program effective June 1, 2026.

The FY2026 Community Planning and Development (CPD) Income and Rent Limits are available now on HUD's website.

Please note that this will affect all FY2026 Competitive Cycle applications. However, CDBG applications that have been awarded before the effective date, June 1, 2026, will not be subject to the new limits.

For more information on the CDBG program, please contact us at mocdbg@ded.mo.gov.

 

CDBG FY26 Competitive Cycle Application Now Open

May 4, 2026

DED’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program’s FY26 Competitive Cycle Application period is now open. The application is live as of today, May 4, 2026, and closes on July 31, 2026, at 5 p.m.

The FY26 Competitive Cycle categories include:

  • Community Facilities
  • General Infrastructure
  • Demolition

These categories allow communities to apply for funding to address improvements to publicly owned facilities and infrastructure in addition to the clearance of vacant, dilapidated buildings.  

Competitive Cycle applications must meet a national objective and applicants must be a non-entitlement community. 

The online application is available along with application guidelines.

For more information on the CDBG program, please contact us at mocdbg@ded.mo.gov.

Save the Date: CDBG Administrators Training, August 3-5

April 30, 2026

DED's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program will host its annual CDBG Administrators Training, August 3-5, 2026, at the Capital Bluffs Event Center in Jefferson City.

A block of 30 rooms has been reserved at Best Western Plus Capital Inn at 1937 Christy Drive in Jefferson City. Reservations have been made available at the State rate of $110 per night and must be booked on or before July 12.

Please note: if your organization is tax exempt, a State of Missouri tax exempt letter must be presented at time of check-in. Reservations can be made online.

This three-day training is required for any Fiscal Year 2026 awarded grant administrator and is optional (but strongly encouraged) for stakeholders and community officials.

The first session on August 3 will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. with the following two sessions, August 4 and 5, running from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each day will include a break for lunch. A detailed agenda will be provided to attendees prior to the event.

More details will be provided in the coming weeks as well as an online registration link. Please stay tuned for future updates!

Registration Opening Soon: CDBG Administrators Training

August 3-5, 2026

Capital Bluffs Event Center
1616 Oilwell Rd., Suite B
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns, please contact the CDBG team at mocdbg@ded.mo.gov or 573-751-3600.