Community Development Block Grant process underway

The Community Development Block Grant competitive public service and non-public service applications for eligible nonprofit organizations and government entities are now open. The CDBG program provides funding on an annual basis for local projects that address a variety of community needs. All projects that are funded with CDBG funds must meet a national objective as outlined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

• The public service application (PDF) is intended for projects that provide public services that primarily benefit low-and moderate-income residents. 
• The non-public service application (PDF) is for projects that are real property acquisition or rehabilitation to provide housing for low to moderate income persons at or below 80% of the area median income.  

Eligible applicants include a governmental entity such as Loudoun County or one of the incorporated towns of Hamilton, Hillsboro, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellville or Round Hill.

A nonprofit organization with 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status whose overall service population includes a considerable number of Loudoun residents or that delivers a considerable number of service hours to Loudoun residents is also eligible to apply. The nonprofit organization must have a physical presence in Loudoun County or be located within reasonable proximity to Loudoun. Also, it must have been in business for at least two years by the time of the application.

Eligible projects and activities must:

• Occur within Loudoun County and/or directly serve Loudoun County residents.
• Address one or more of the four U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development national objectives which provide primary benefits for people with low- to moderate income. Details about those objectives are available in the CDBG public service or non-public service application.  
• Relate to one or more of the priority needs in the Draft 2021-2025 Five Year Consolidated Plan (PDF) – housing strategy, homeless strategy, other special needs strategy, community development strategy and economic development strategy (details in section SP-25 of the document). 

Ineligible activities include political activities, maintenance expenses and activities not described in federal regulations 24 CFR 570.201(e). 

There will be a virtual information session for prospective applicants Tuesday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Anyone who would like to participate should send a request to Housing Program Specialist Lorena Carrillo by email or phone 571-627-7711 by 5 p.m., Oct. 20.

Additionally, interested applicants may contact Housing Program Administrator Johnette Powell by email or phone 571-627-7707 for more information about the application process.

Application Deadline: Nov. 20

CDBG applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20. Electronic and hard copy versions must be submitted. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

More information about the CDBG process, including links to the applications, may be found online at loudoun.gov/CDBG.