Applications Now Open for the City of Dubuque Community Development Block Grant Program

Oct. 2, 2023

Applications are now being accepted for the City of Dubuque's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

The primary objective of the CDBG program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- to moderate-income. For-profit, not for-profit, and faith-based organizations located in the city are eligible to apply.

CDBG funding is for acquisition, construction, or other infrastructure. Funding is not available for services. The funding for the CDBG program is determined by the City Council during the budget process. The Adopted Fiscal Year 2025 budget allocates $280,000 for the competition.

Three grant applicant workshops will be provided:

• Thursday, Oct. 5, from 9 - 10 a.m. at the Housing and Community Development Department, Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th St
• Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 1- 2 p.m. (Virtual)
• Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 3 - 4 p.m. (virtual)

Workshop registration, grant guidelines, and the grant application form can be found on the City’s website at www.cityofdubuque.org/cdbg. Grant applications are due at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

For questions or additional information or questions specific to the application, contact Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, Community Development Specialist at 563-690-6094.

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