(updated 03/07/2023)
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entitlement Grant that the City receives to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The City of San Diego Economic Development Department administers these funds to partner organizations to support projects and programs that serve City of San Diego communities. Interested organizations can apply on an annual basis for this funding via the CDBG Annual NOFA process.
The City distributes a portion of its CDBG Entitlement through a process known as the Annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), which consists of two phases: the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) phase and the Request for Proposals (RFP) phase. Individuals may add their name and contact information to the CDBG email distribution list to receive up-to-date information about the Annual NOFA and other related programs.
Visit ED Grants to view information on currently open NOFAs and associated resources.
At this time, the FY 2024 CDBG NOFA is closed. Department staff completed their review of FY 2024 CDBG RFP applications and forwarded the materials to the Consolidated Plan Advisory Board Members for their review and scoring. RFP scoring results were posted on the CDBG website and emailed to the mailing list on March 3, 2023. Please note that scores and grant recommendations are not finalized until the City Council has approved the awards as part of the Annual Action Plan process.
Please see the link below for full details on the NOFA timeline.
FY 2024 CDBG Subrecipient Links/Resources:
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Useful FY 2023 CDBG Subrecipient Links/Resources:
Useful Agreement Execution Links/Resources:
Useful Links/Resources:
FY 2024 CPAB Scoring Evaluation Handbook
Appendix A: FY 2024 Applicant Organization and Board Rosters Appendix B: FY 2024 Applicant Organizations and Project Names Appendix C: Past Performance Appendix D: ED Grants User Guides for Reviewers Appendix E: Scoring Criteria Appendix F: Categories with Budgets Appendix G: FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan GoalsIf you would like to view prior-year Request for Qualifications (RFQ) or Request for Proposals (RFP) forms, please email the Community Development Division at CDBG@sandiego.gov.
Council Policy 700-02 — This policy establishes the general guidelines by which the City will select and implement activities utilizing CDBG funds.
HUD Regulations — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has a set of regulations that must be followed in order to be eligible for CDBG funding.
2 CFR Part 200 — All federal fund subrecipients shall comply with the policies, guidelines, and requirements of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards), which supersedes OMB Circulars A-110, A-122, and A-133.
24 CFR Part 84 — Uniform administrative requirements for grants and agreements with institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations.
