Community Development Block Grant

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is administered locally by the City of Fayetteville’s Department of Economic and Community Development, under funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As HUD’s primary vehicle for promoting comprehensive community revitalization, the CDBG program offers annual, formula-based federal grants to cities and states to address a wide array of urban development challenges. Fayetteville, as an entitlement city, receives these funds to support a strategic blend of housing, economic development, and infrastructure activities targeting low- and moderate-income residents. The overarching goal of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. Each program cycle is guided by a five-year Consolidated Plan and an annually updated Action Plan, both of which identify community priorities and outline how CDBG funds will be allocated. Projects must align with at least one of the three national objectives: benefiting low- and moderate-income individuals, eliminating slums and blight, or addressing urgent community needs. Allowable CDBG expenditures include acquisition of real property, rehabilitation of housing and commercial structures, construction or improvement of public facilities such as water and sewer systems, and certain public services. Additionally, funding may support economic development through assistance to for-profit businesses for job creation and retention. Restrictions apply to using funds for political activities, general government operations, or construction of new housing by city governments. The City of Fayetteville encourages broad participation in shaping its community development agenda through a public engagement process that includes stakeholder input, community meetings, and public comment on draft plans. Eligible applicants for subrecipient funding include nonprofits, educational institutions, and other qualified organizations capable of delivering community development services within Fayetteville’s city limits. Applicants must align with the goals in the current Action Plan and demonstrate capacity for fiscal accountability and program implementation. The GY2025 Action Plan identifies funding priorities such as affordable housing development, neighborhood infrastructure improvements, and supportive services for underserved populations. While the documents do not specify a precise opening or closing date for applications, the program follows an annual cycle. Based on the award cadence and historical planning submissions, the next cycle is projected to open in July 2026, with internal preparations expected to begin by May 1, 2026. For more information, applicants should consult the City’s Economic and Community Development Department. No specific contact person, phone number, or email is listed, but program documentation is made available through Fayetteville’s municipal website. The primary planning documents include the 2021–2025 Consolidated Plan (as amended) and the GY2025 Action Plan, which offer guidance on eligibility, priorities, and application processes.