Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

Public Comment Sought on Annual Action Plan

Loudoun County's Department of Housing and Community Development has prepared the a draft of the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program Annual Action Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by May 16, 2024. The annual action plan outlines Loudoun County's housing and community development needs, priorities, objectives and proposed uses of federal funds for the program year.

• Read the Program Fiscal Year 2025 Draft Annual Action Plan (PDF)

Public Comment Period Open Through April 10, 2024

The public comment period on the draft Annual Action Plan is open through April 10, 2024.  To submit comments:

• Email Johnette Powell.
• Mail: Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development, P.O. Box 7000, Leesburg, Virginia 20177, Attn: CDBG Program Manager - Johnette Powell

The draft plan will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its April 10, 2024, public hearing. For information on how to provide comments at the public hearing, visit loudoun.gov/signuptospeak.

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.

Community Development Block Grant 2021-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan

The 2021-2025 Five Year Consolidated Plan (2023) (PDF) in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (24 CFR Part 91) is a plan that details multiyear goals based on an assessment of housing and community development needs, an analysis of housing and economic market conditions, and available resources. The Consolidated Plan provides the public and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development the opportunity to review how the CDBG program is assisting the Loudoun County community.