CDBG | DETCOG

Community Development Block Grant Program

DETCOG provides support and assistance to the Texas Department of Agriculture with implementation of the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TXCDBG) Program for counties and cities in the Deep East Texas region.

Texas CDBG Community Development Fund

The Texas CDBG Community Development Fund 2023-24 provides vital grants to support cities with populations under 50,000 and counties with a non-metropolitan population under 200,000. These grants, up to $500,000, help communities enhance public facilities, address infrastructure needs, and improve quality of life.

Key Considerations for Successful CDBG Community Development Fund Projects

Grant Requests: Up to $500,000 per project.
Local Match: Typically, a local match is required and can significantly strengthen your application.
Focus Areas: Public infrastructure improvements, such as water, sewer, streets, and other community facilities.
Community Impact: Projects should demonstrate clear benefits to low- and moderate-income residents.
Partnerships & Sustainability: Collaborations with community organizations and long-term maintenance plans can improve application competitiveness.

Application Guide

State Urgent Need Fund (SUN)

The State Urgent Need (SUN) Fund offers grants to repair, replace, and improve public infrastructure damaged by natural disasters not covered by federal assistance.

Key Points:

Grant Amount: $100,000 to $500,000
Eligibility: Non-entitlement cities and counties not participating in federal CDBG programs
Activities Covered: Infrastructure repair, replacement, and mitigation. Excludes insurance-covered costs and temporary fixes.
Application: First-come, first-served. Request forms and schedule a call at AubreyAnn.Gilmore@TexasAgriculture.gov.

For assistance with planning and application, contact DETCOG Regional Services.

View current TDA eligibility map.

Fair Housing Information

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HUD Section 3

"HUD Section 3" is a means by which HUD fosters local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual self-sufficiency. Section 3 is the legal basis for providing jobs for residents and awarding contracts to businesses in areas receiving certain types of HUD financial assistance.