CDBG Application Information

Applications are available online 

Process: HCDS will accept application from September 30, 2024 through November 27, 2024. Applications must include a project within the program service areas of the unincorporated area, the City of Coronado, Del Mar, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Poway and Solana Beach. Eligible applications will: 

Applications with eligible projects will be included in the 2025-2026 Annual Plan for the San Diego County Board of Supervisor’s consideration. Approved projects are awarded CDBG contracts and funding and monitoring requirements are further administered by the County for the fiscal year 2025-2026.   

Eligible Applicants: All CDBG projects must be implemented by a public entity or tax-exempt non-profit organization. Applications submitted by nonprofit organizations must be submitted by an authorized representative, as authorized by the organization’s Board of Directors. Private residents may submit a separate Resident Request Application. Please note “Resident Request” applications are not intended to be awarded to private residents for projects or services. 

Instructions: The online CDBG application does not allow applicants to save their progress. To ensure readiness, please review the following resources prior to completing the application for questions and required supportive documents. All supportive documents must be uploaded directly to the application.

• Reference Application (Non-Profits and Public Entities)
• Reference Application (Residents)
• FY 2025-26 Application Guidebook
• Budget Template Table I and II
• Conflict of Interest Form

CDBG Application Virtual Sessions: To receive one-on-one technical assistance, guidance, and receive general information about the CDBG program and the application process, we encourage interested applicants to attend a CBG Application Virtual Session. These sessions are available to non-profit organizations, County departments, participating CDBG city departments, and community members who want to learn more about funding a CDBG project idea.