The CDBG program provides federal funding to small cities and counties to improve infrastructure, support community facilities such as senior centers and community centers, and strengthen local economies in ways that primarily benefit low-to-moderate income persons while addressing local health and safety concerns.
Grants are available in several categories and can be utilized for a wide range of community development initiatives.
CDBG Public Notices
Past notices are available in the notices archive.
Now Open - Public Comment Period for State of Missouri Citizen Participation Plan
July 28, 2026
The State of Missouri has revised its Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) and is seeking input on the amended plan. The draft plan is now open for public comment until August 28, 2026 at 5 p.m.
The CPP establishes the policies and procedures governing public participation in the development, amendment, implementation, and evaluation of applicable HUD-funded plans, programs, and activities administered by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC), the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), and the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH).
The amendments update and clarify the State’s citizen participation requirements to reflect current HUD regulations, program administration, public notice procedures, public hearing requirements, virtual participation opportunities, language access requirements, and other policy and procedural revisions.
Visit DED's website to review the CPP. To submit formal comment, please contact DED's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program team at mocdbg@ded.mo.gov.
All comments received during the public comment period will be reviewed and considered prior to adoption of the amended CPP.
Now Open - Public Comment Period for FY25 Recovery Housing Program Annual Action Plan
July 20, 2026
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), has prepared the FY25 Recovery Housing Program (RHP) Annual Action Plan which is now open for public comment from today, July 20, 2026 until August 4, 2026 at 5 p.m.
This program will provide housing assistance to individuals with substance use disorders in the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas. The action plan includes a summary of needs and existing resources, a description of how funds may be used, eligible subrecipients, and anticipated outcomes and expenditures.
Comments may be submitted to mocdbg@ded.mo.gov and will be reviewed, considered, and recorded once the public comment period has ended.
The draft plan is also available on the Missouri Department of Mental Health website.
Provide Feedback on the CDBG Program
May 15, 2026
DED wants to hear from you. Your feedback on the CDBG program is critical to helping us strengthen and improve how we serve Missouri communities.
We encourage you to take a few moments to complete our brief survey and share your experiences, insights, and ideas for improvement. Your input helps ensure the program remains effective, responsive, and impactful for communities across the state.
For more information on the CDBG program, please contact us at mocdbg@ded.mo.gov.
CDBG FY2026 Income Limits Published and Effective June 1
May 12, 2026
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published the Fiscal Year 2026 Income Limits for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG and CDBG-DR) program effective June 1, 2026.
The FY2026 Community Planning and Development (CPD) Income and Rent Limits are available now on HUD's website.
Please note that this will affect all FY2026 Competitive Cycle applications. However, CDBG applications that have been awarded before the effective date, June 1, 2026, will not be subject to the new limits.
For more information on the CDBG program, please contact us at mocdbg@ded.mo.gov.
CDBG FY26 Competitive Cycle Application Now Open
May 4, 2026
DED’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program’s FY26 Competitive Cycle Application period is now open. The application is live as of today, May 4, 2026, and closes on July 31, 2026, at 5 p.m.
The FY26 Competitive Cycle categories include:
- Community Facilities
- General Infrastructure
- Demolition
These categories allow communities to apply for funding to address improvements to publicly owned facilities and infrastructure in addition to the clearance of vacant, dilapidated buildings.
Competitive Cycle applications must meet a national objective and applicants must be a non-entitlement community.
The online application is available along with application guidelines.
For more information on the CDBG program, please contact us at mocdbg@ded.mo.gov.