Blueprint to Build
Increasing opportunities for community engagement, health, connectedness and vibrancy, this program provides funding to help in the construction of a new community center.
FUNDING
$1,500,000
<2,500 Population
$2,500,000
>2,500 Population
MATCH
50%
of the CDBG grant request
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2025 Guidelines Released!
Communities may apply for multiple CDBG categories, but only one application may be submitted from a major category. Major categories include: Large and Small Community Facilities, Blueprint to Build, Regional Water Implementation, and Water and Sewer Infrastructure. For example, a city cannot apply for both a Large and Small Community Facilities project. However, a city may submit applications for both Housing Rehabilitation and a Water and Sewer Infrastructure project.
Yes, those are eligible spaces to house within the facility. The purchase of the equipment to place in those spaces is not eligible. Only the construction of the building is eligible.
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Qualify
LMI help The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program requires that each CDBG funded activity must either principally benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons, aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or meet a community development need having a particular urgency.
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LMI Family Income Limit* |
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*LMI calculations are from the 2020 Census and LMI by household are from 2024 HUD Section 8. Final LMI will be confirmed upon application review.
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Assistance from a professional with CDBG grant experience can help you streamline and strengthen your application. Some or all of the costs to engage help can be covered by your award.
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Blueprint to Build Guidelines (.) view all resources ApplicationApplication Deadline: November 14, 2025
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