CDBG Program
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Program
The Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) helps local units of government realize their potential by providing funds necessary to ensure basic community services, environmental quality and economic opportunities for their residents. The State CDBG Program makes funds available to local units of government (except for entitlement cities) that show a genuine need for specific projects and can meet the program's state and federal eligibility requirements. In accordance with the Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, project activities must meet at least one of the following national objectives:
- Benefit low- and moderate-income persons;
- Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight;
- Meet urgent needs because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.
A local unit of government may apply for CDBG funds in the Public Facilities and Economic Development categories.
The Public Facilities category makes available funding for public improvements such as water, wastewater, drainage, streets and certain public buildings. This category includes a Regular Competition for funds as well as Small Government, Emergency and Community Self-Help Programs.
The Self-Help category offers funding for public improvements such as water, wastewater, downtown improvements and recreational improvements.
Some Public Facilities projects may be funded under the stringent Urgent Needs/Emergencies national objective. An Urgent Needs/Emergencies project must prove a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and meet other criteria such as the date of occurrence of the emergency condition.
The Economic Development category provides funding to the local units of government for eligible infrastructure improvements such as water, sewer and access roads in support of business start-ups and expansions. Job creation is the key to CDBG-assisted economic development. Economic Development Loans may be used for capital improvements, equipment or working capital at the discretion of the Community Services Division.
For more information, please select from the categories listed below:
Public Facilities (Regular, Small and Emergency)
Self-Help
Economic Development
For more information:
Community Services Division
Telephone: 601.359.3179
Fax: 601.359.3108
community@mississippi.org
Regional Services
The Mississippi Development Authority has seven regional offices across the state that work to deliver programs and services to local communities, businesses and economic developers. These regional offices work closely with local economic development organizations, local elected officials, main street programs and chambers of commerce for maximum effectiveness.
Governor’s Community Projects of Excellence
These awards showcase Mississippi communities that have creatively utilized funds to improve the quality of life for businesses and individuals in our state. Funds are provided through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and other programs administered through MDA’s Community Services Division. view recent award photos >>
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