CDBG Program Overview
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides entitled cities and counties with annual funding and resources that can be used to address the particularneeds of their community. The program was established by the Federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 USC 5301) and is administered nationally by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
As the nation’s eighth largest federal grant program, the CDBG program impacts a community’s housing stock, business environment, neighborhoods and public facilities. The objectives of the CDBG program are to develop a viable urban community by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate income.
City of Bellevue CDBG Program
Bellevue has been accepted into the CDBG entitlement program beginning in the 2011 fiscal year. As an entitlement community, Bellevue can develop their own CDBG program and funding priorities.The community needs and priorities are outlined in the Consolidated Plan, which is currently being developed. An Annual Action Plan then outlines each year’s projects selected to meet those priorities.
The City provides a portion of its CDBG funds annually on a competitive basis to eligible outside agencies for specific eligible activities that meet CDBG requirements and that will further the City’s goals and objectives. For more information, please use the navigation to the left to view the CDBG guide, forms, and additional information.
2025-2026 Action Plan
The City of Bellevue has started the process of preparing the 2025-2026 Action Plan for CDBG entitlement funding. This includes presenting information regarding the CDBG program and eligibility requirements, offering participation opportunities and obtaining citizen input, and hosting a funding cycle to accept applications for funding during FY 2025-2026.
To kick off the funding cycle, the City will be hosting a community meeting Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers to present information about the CDBG program, eligibility requirements and priorities for the program, and present the application form and guidelines. A copy of the meeting notice and flyer is available here. All interested organizations, residents, and parties are highly encouraged to attend.
The application deadline for 2025-2026 CDBG funding assistance is April 14, 2025.
If you have questions regarding the City of Bellevue’s CDBG program, please contact Abby Highland, CDBG Program Specialist, at abby.highland@outlook.com