CDBG Public Service Grants
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides grant funds to non-profit 501(c)3 agencies and community organizations to be used for activities and projects benefiting low and moderate-income persons.
All activities must meet all CDBG guidelines and regulations established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and other local restrictions established by the High Point City Council. Programs and activities must benefit low to moderate income individuals and families within the city of High Point. While churches may use CDBG funds to sponsor eligible community activities, the activities may not be religious in nature, directly or indirectly, or be limited to or predominantly for members of specific churches.
Examples of eligible projects include:
Funding Source: Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Eligible Applicants
Applicants must be certified 501(c)3 organizations to apply. Only one application per organization will be accepted.Eligibility Requirements
All activities must meet all CDBG guidelines and regulations established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and other local restrictions established by the High Point City Council. Programs and activities must benefit low to moderate income individuals and families within the city of High Point. While churches may use CDBG funds to sponsor eligible community activities, the activities may not be religious in nature, directly or indirectly, or be limited to or predominantly for members of specific churches.
Eligible Projects
Examples of eligible projects include:
- Activities for Seniors (delivery of nutritious meals, health and safety, group activities to help them maintain cognition and connection to their communities)
- Adult Literacy Programs
- After-School and Summer Academic Enrichment programs for youth
- Crime and Public Safety
- Health and Wellness Fairs to raise awareness of chronic health conditions within minority populations
- Job Readiness and employment skill enhancement
- Neighborhood and Housing Improvement
- Neighborhood Organizing and Organizational Development
- Parenting Classes
- Program delivery for Homeless individuals and families
- Purchase of Food and Supplies for local Food Banks
- Substance and Alcohol Abuse Prevention, Counseling and Treatment
If you would like to apply for 2022-23 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) please use the following Participant Link to start the application process.
(Note: Applications will only be accepted via the link. We will no longer accept paper applications.)