Community Development Block Grants

The small cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program allows the Department of Commerce to distribute federal funds to Kansas cities and counties looking to improve their community.

CDBG awards are given in four primary categories:

1. Annual Competitive Grants
2. Economic Development Grants
3. Commercial Rehabilitation Grants
4. Urgent Need Grants
5. Housing Grants

Who Qualifies

• All cities and counties in the state of Kansas, except for Johnson County, all towns within Johnson County, Kansas City, Manhattan, Lawrence, Topeka, Wichita and Leavenworth

Eligibility Requirements

To receive CDBG funds, a project must meet at least one of the following federally mandated criteria:

• Benefits low- and/or moderate-income individuals
• Removes or prevents slum or blighted conditions
• Eliminates an urgent need created by a disaster when local funds are unavailable

2023 Annual Application Period

• Water & Sewer Infrastructure: application deadline February 1, 2023
• Community Facilities and Services (Community Centers, Libraries, and Parks; Sidewalks and Trails): application deadline May 1, 2023
• Non-Profit Child Care and Education Facilities: application deadline May 1, 2023
• Youth Job Training: application deadline May 1, 2023
• Architectural Barrier Removal: application deadline May 1, 2023

2023 Other Application Periods

• Regional Water Planning Grant: applications accepted from January 2, 2023 through December 1, 2023
• Housing Rehabilitation: application accepted from January 2, 2023 through December 1, 2023
• Economic Development: applications accepted from January 2, 2023 through December 1, 2023
• Commercial Rehabilitation: applications accepted from January 2, 2023 through December 1, 2023
• Urgent Need: applications are accepted year-round on an as-needed basis from January 2, 2023 through December 1, 2023