Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

What is the Community Development Block Grant Program?

• The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides funding on an annual basis for local projects that address a variety of housing, public service, and community development needs.
• Eligible applicants for CDBG funds include local nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Loudoun County or those mainly serving Loudoun County residents. 
• Organizations within the community can compete for these funds through an annual application process.
• Proposed projects should address the goals of the CDBG program, which include providing affordable housing opportunities, revitalizing neighborhoods, renovating substandard housing, providing public services and expanding economic development opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income. 
• The funds must be used based on guidelines outlined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Available for Public Review and Comment

The Draft 2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is a report that details the program year’s projects and activities undertaken and funds expended. The CAPER is now available for public review and comment. The CAPER provides the public and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the opportunity to review how the CDBG program is assisting the Loudoun County community in meeting the goals and objectives stated in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Comments may be submitted to the CDBG Program Manager, Eileen Barnhard, by email at eileen.barnhard@loudoun.gov or by telephone at 703-737-8971 until February 26, 2021. The draft CAPER will be submitted to HUD for review for approval on February 27, 2021.