Community Development Block Grant
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties 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 program is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
Program Resources
2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG):
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2027 CDBG, due date to Olathe: June 5 and due date to Johnson County: June 12.
- Application Workshop Presentation, available upon request via email to cdbg@jocogov.org
- Economic Development Application
- Housing Application
- Public Facilities and Improvements Application
- Public Services Application
- Application Checklist
- Exception Quartile
- Census Tract Block Group Information
- Performance Measures
- Blank Rating Sheet
- Single Grant Contact Form
- Staff Breakdown Form
- Authorized Signature Form
- Reimbursement Request Form
- Close Out Form (non-construction)
- Close Out Form (construction)
- Declaration and Consent of Applicant - Immigration Verification
- Income Calculation Worksheet
- Income Qualification Form
- Income Qualification Form Spanish
- Zero Income Certification Form
- Zero Income Certification Form Spanish
- Self-Certification of Annual Income Form
- CPD Income Eligibility Calculator
- 2026 CDBG Income Guidelines (effective June 1, 2026)
- HUD Acceptable Documentation
- 2024 Exception Quartile
- 2024 Census Tract Block Group Information
2026 Program Year Guides
2027 Program Year Guides
- Playing by the Rules: A Handbook for Subrecipients on Administrative Systems
- Basically CDBG for Entitlements
- Managing CDBG: A Guidebook for Grantees on Subrecipient Oversight
- Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
- 24 CFR Part 570 -- Community Development Block Grants
- Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996:
- Davis-Bacon Grantee Handbook including Appendix A Contractor Certifications
- Davis-Bacon and Labor Standards Agency/Contractor Guide
- Davis-Bacon and Labor Standards Contractor Guide Addendum
- Davis-Bacon and Related Acts | U.S. Department of Labor
- Section 3 Resource Hub
- Build America, Buy America Act - HUD Exchange
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