Rural Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

The Rural Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture, is designed to support the development of viable communities in rural Texas. The program provides funds to small, rural cities with populations under 50,000 and counties with non-metropolitan populations under 200,000 that are not eligible for direct CDBG funding from HUD. These grants aim to improve housing conditions, public facilities, and expand economic opportunities primarily for low- to moderate-income individuals. Projects can include improving basic human needs infrastructure, expanding economic opportunities, and addressing urgent community development needs.