Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federally funded program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CDBG funds can be used for a wide variety of community development activities that benefit low-income Tracy residents. To be considered for CDBG funding, proposed activities must be first be eligible, and must meet one of HUD’s stated national objectives.

Types of eligible activities can include:

Acquisition of Real Property Public Facilities and Improvements
Special Economic Development
Public Services (15% cap)
Housing Rehabilitation
Commercial and Residential Property Rehabilitation
Code Enforcement
Historic Preservation
Planning Activities
Program Administration
Public Facilities and Improvements

The three HUD National Objectives are:

Address the needs of low- and moderate-income persons
Eliminate a alum or blighted condition
Resolve an urgent need

The City of Tracy’s local priorities for FY 12-13 include:

Job Creation
Emergency Food & Shelter
Domestic Violence Services
Senior/Adult Services

If you have any questions and/or need additional information regarding this program or eligible activities, please contact the Economic Development Department at (209) 831-6490.