Community Development Block Grant Application Process
(updated September 15, 2026)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 
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 for this funding on an annual basis via the CDBG Annual NOFA process.
CDBG Annual NOFA
The City distributes a portion of its CDBG Entitlement through the Annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The process generally includes a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) phase followed by a Request for Proposals (RFP) phase. Organizations may join the CDBG email distribution list to receive updates about current and upcoming funding opportunities.
Visit ED Grants to access open solicitations, application materials, and related resources.
Fiscal Year 2028 CDBG NOFA
The City of San Diego’s Fiscal Year 2028 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is now underway. The Annual NOFA includes two phases: the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and the Requests for Proposals (RFP).
Organizations interested in applying for FY2028 CDBG funding must first complete the RFQ process. The RFQ helps the City determine whether prospective applicants have the organizational capacity, experience, financial readiness, and administrative systems needed to successfully manage CDBG funding.
Are You CDBG-Ready?
If your organization is new to CDBG, new to City funding, or simply wants a clearer understanding of the process, join us for the FY2028 Are You CDBG-Ready? RFQ Workshop. The workshop will provide an overview of the CDBG Program, walk through the FY2028 NOFA and RFQ requirements, and highlight what organizations should know before applying.
Need Additional Help?
Organizations may also schedule a one-on-one RFQ Technical Assistance appointment with City staff for additional help understanding the RFQ process, required documents, ED Grants, and other questions related to preparing an RFQ response.
Technical assistance appointments will be available for booking beginning October 5, 2026.
CDBG Funding and Application Resources:
CDBG Subrecipient Administration Resources:
- FY2027 CDBG Operating Manual
- Attachment A: Current HUD Income Limits
- Attachment B: Agreement/Operating Manual Exemption Request Form
- Attachment C: No Claims Form
- Attachment D: Sample Income Verification and Demographic Forms
- Attachment E: CED Microenterprise Assistance Guidelines
- Attachment F: Construction Project Checklist
- Attachment G: MPR Indicators and Descriptions
- Attachment H: MPR Guide
- Attachment I: RFR Guide
- Attachment J: Closeout/Year-End Report Guide
- Addendum A: NCIP/Construction Requirements
- Addendum B: Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Requirements
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Additional CDBG Resources:
- CDBG Subrecipient Monitoring Information Bulletin
- FY2027 CPAB Scoring Evaluation Handbook
- Appendix A: FY2027 Applicant Organization and Board Rosters
- Appendix B: FY2027 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: FY2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Goals
Previous Fiscal Year RFQ/RFP Documents
If 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.
CDBG Policies and Regulations
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.