2026 CDBG Funding Cycle

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides federal funding to support projects that improve neighborhoods, promote economic development, and serve low- to moderate-income residents.

Overview

Each year, the City of St. Louis invests in priorities like housing, public services, infrastructure, and neighborhood revitalization through the CDBG program.

Below you'll find key dates, documents, and instructions for City of St. Louis - CDA's 2026 CDBG Funding Cycle (Non-Housing Production).

  • The application period opens Friday, August 1, 2025.
  • Proposals are due at 4 PM on September 5, 2025. 

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2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) RFP

Notices

Questions and Answers

Per the 2026 CDBG RFP document, all questions related to the proposal forms, supporting documentation, and funding process must be submitted no later than 4:00pm on August 22, 2025  by email to CDBG@stlouis-mo.gov  

CDA will provide answers in writing and post Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on this 2026 CDBG webpage.

Questions pertaining to SALESFORCE only may be submitted up to 12:00pm on  September 1, 2025 . SALESFORCE questions must be submitted via email to  CDAGRANTS@stlouis-mo.gov.

To ensure fairness and a competitive application process, no questions will be taken or answered by telephone or by direct contact with a CDA staff person

2026 Priorities

  • Affordable Housing: rental and homeowner assistance, production of new housing units, rehabilitation of existing units
  • Economic Development: job creation and retention, support for microenterprises, business accessibility improvements, historic preservation and rehab of commercial properties
  • Public Services: Youth: childcare and healthcare, afterschool and recreation programs, food and transit support, youth jobs and workforce development, reentry and substance abuse resources
  • Tornado Recovery: emergency housing repairs, temporary shelter, mental health and legal services, debris removal, neighborhood beautification, and coordinated cleanup efforts
  • Planning: support for planning activities in low- and moderate-income areas
  • Homelessness: emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, prevention services, and outreach to unhoused populations
  • Public Facilities: construction or improvement of facilities serving community needs
  • Public Improvements and Infrastructure: enhancements to streets, sidewalks, lighting, and other public infrastructure
  • Administration: program planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation

Citizen Participation Timeline

Citizen Participation

All questions related to the proposal forms, supporting documentation and funding process must be submitted no later than 4:00pm on August 22, 2025 by email to CDBG@stlouis-mo.gov. CDA will provide answers in writing and post Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on the CDA website (www.stlouis-mo.gov/cda).

 

Questions pertaining to SALESFORCE only may be submitted up to 12:00pm on September 1, 2025. SALESFORCE questions must be submitted via email to CDAGRANTS@stlouis-mo.gov. No questions will be taken or answered by telephone or by direct contact with a CDA staff person.  

Application Portal

Welcome to the CDA Grants Management Portal!

We are excited to introduce our brand-new application portal for Neighborhood Transformation Grants and upcoming CDA funding cycles. Designed with user-friendliness in mind, our new portal has enhanced features to streamline the application process and empower applicants like never before.

Portal Features 

  • Multiple Applications: With our new portal, you can now submit multiple applications from one login.
  • Mobile-Friendly: The new portal will allow access to submit applications on multiple devices. Plus, applicants can scan documents directly from their mobile device cameras.
  • Powered by Salesforce: The portal is backed by robust technology to ensure a seamless and efficient application process.
  • Team Collaboration (coming soon): New features will allow you to add team members to your applications, making it simpler to work together, track progress, and communicate with CDA.

Portal Help

If you are having technical issues with the portal, please contact CDAgrants@stlouis-mo.gov. Note: this contact is only for technical issues. Please read the NOFA documents for instructions to ask questions about the NOFA funding opportunities.

Common Login Question – FYI
If you're having trouble logging in, make sure to add .cda to the end of your email address when entering your username. For example: grantwriter@example.com.cda

This is how CDA's Salesforce system recognizes CDA grant portal users.

2026 CDBG Funding Request for Proposals documents and forms

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View and download 2026 CDBG Funding Request for Proposals documents and forms.

NOTE: Updated 2026 Program Year CDBG RFP documents are coming soon. This is a partial list.

News

October 15, 2024  (past CDBG awards) - CDA Announces $21 million in CDBG and HOME Awards

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