Small Cities CDBG Funding Available
Summary
FloridaCommerce announced funding availability through the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for the 2026 funding cycle. Applications must be received by May 5, 2026, for Neighborhood Revitalization, Housing Rehabilitation, Commercial Revitalization, and Economic Development projects. The program is funded by HUD and administered by FloridaCommerce, which has awarded over $157 million to 140+ communities since 2019.
What changed
FloridaCommerce announced the availability of Small Cities CDBG funding for the 2026 funding cycle, covering four program areas: Neighborhood Revitalization, Housing Rehabilitation, Commercial Revitalization, and Economic Development. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Eastern Time on May 5, 2026. A technical assistance webinar will be held on April 8, 2026. Since 2019, Florida has awarded more than $157 million to more than 140 communities through this program.
Eligible applicants, including municipalities and counties, must email CDBG@Commerce.fl.gov to request access to the electronic application portal. All applications must be complete and received by the May 5 deadline. FloridaCommerce has already conducted 117 technical assistance meetings with local governments statewide in preparation for this funding cycle.
What to do next
- Email CDBG@Commerce.fl.gov to request application portal access
- Complete and submit application by 5 p.m. ET on May 5, 2026
- Attend April 8, 2026 technical assistance webinar if needed
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FloridaCommerce Announces Funding Available through the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program
Apr 06, 2026 ~ Interested applicants should email CDBG@Commerce.fl.gov to request a link to the electronic application portal or to receive additional instructions on how to complete and submit the application. ~
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, FloridaCommerce announced that funding is available through the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Funding is available for the Neighborhood Revitalization, Housing Rehabilitation, Commercial Revitalization and Economic Development program areas.
Interested applicants should email CDBG@Commerce.fl.gov to request a link to the electronic application portal or to receive additional instructions on how to complete and submit the application. Detailed instructions and access to upload completed documents will be provided by return email.
All applications must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on May 5, 2026, to be considered for funding.
Additionally, FloridaCommerce will host a webinar on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, to offer technical assistance and an overview of the application process. Register for the webinar here.
To date, and in preparation for this funding cycle, FloridaCommerce has hosted 117 technical assistance meetings with local governments and municipalities across the state.
The Florida Small Cities CDBG program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by FloridaCommerce, provides critical resources to municipalities and counties. Since 2019, Florida has awarded more than $157 million to more than 140 communities through this program. For more information about the Small Cities CDBG program, go to www.FloridaJobs.org/SmallCitiesCDBG.
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