CONNECT with the CityCommunity Development Block Grant Application Process
(updated October 9, 2025)
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 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.
Fiscal Year 2027 CDBG NOFA
The Economic Development Department’s Fiscal Year 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), Request for Qualifications (RFQ) application, was made available to nonprofit organizations on Monday, October 6, 2025. The (RFQ) submittal deadline will be Friday, November 7, 2025, at 5 p.m. (PST).
All applicant organizations are required to submit their qualifications in response to the RFQ by completing an online application on ED Grants. Once an organization is determined to be “qualified” during the RFQ process, it will be invited to submit project proposals. Organizations that do not submit their qualifications by the deadline or are subsequently deemed "not qualified" via the RFQ review, will be precluded from submitting project proposals for funding consideration.
The timeline for the Fiscal Year 2027 CDBG NOFA RFQ can be found here.
Organizations interested in learning more about the CDBG application process with the City of San Diego view our virtual RFQ workshop. Organizations find the link for the workshop here.
Applicants are also invited to attend RFQ technical assistance appointments, where staff will answer questions about the RFQ application. These sessions are limited to 30 minutes only and will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. Each nonprofit organization is allowed to schedule up to one appointment for technical assistance.
Reserve your RFQ technical assistance appointment at this link.
Organizations interested in applying for the Fiscal Year 2027 RFQ may use the RFQ Handbook and RFQ Checklist below.
FY 2027 CDBG NOFA Links/Resources:
FY 2026 CDBG Subrecipient Links/Resources:
- FY 2026 CDBG Operating Manual
FY 2026 CDBG Agreement Execution Workshop Video
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FY 2026 CDBG NOFA Links/Resources:
- FY 2026 CDBG RFP Handbook
- FY 2026 CDBG RFP Workshop Recording
- FY 2026 CDBG RFP Workshop PowerPoint
- FY 2026 CDBG NCIP Checklist
- FY 2026 CDBG RFQ Workshop Recording
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Useful Links/Resources:
- FY 2026 CPAB Scoring Evaluation Handbook
- Appendix A: FY 2026 Applicant Organization and Board Rosters
- Appendix B: FY 2026 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 2025-2029 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.
Other Important Documents to Review
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.