(updated March 5, 2025)

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)                          

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entitlement Grant that the City receives to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The City of San Diego Economic Development Department administers these funds to partner organizations to support projects and programs that serve City of San Diego communities. Interested organizations can apply for this funding on an annual basis via the CDBG Annual NOFA process.

CDBG Annual NOFA

The City distributes a portion of its CDBG Entitlement through a process known as the Annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), which consists of two phases: the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) phase and the Request for Proposals (RFP) phase. Individuals may add their name and contact information to the CDBG email distribution list to receive up-to-date information about the Annual NOFA and other related programs.

Visit ED Grants to view information on currently open NOFAs and associated resources.

Fiscal Year 2026 CDBG NOFA

The Economic Development Department’s Fiscal Year 2026 CDBG RFP is now closed. Scoring results were posted on the CDBG website and emailed to the interest list on March 5, 2025. The FY 2026 RFP scores will be ratified by CPAB on March 12, 2025, and will be forwarded to City Council for approval in April or May 2025.  

Organizations interested in learning more about the CDBG application process with the City of San Diego can view a recording of the virtual RFQ workshop and FY 2026 CDBG NOFA resources linked below.  

FY 2026 CDBG NOFA Links/Resources:

• FY 2026 CDBG RFP Handbook
• FY 2026 CDBG RFP Workshop Recording
• FY 2026 CDBG RFP Workshop PowerPoint
• FY 2026 CDBG NCIP Checklist
• FY 2026 CDBG RFQ Checklist
• FY 2026 CDBG RFQ Handbook
• FY 2026 CDBG RFQ Workshop PowerPoint
• FY 2026 CDBG RFQ Workshop Recording

FY 2025 CDBG Subrecipient Links/Resources:

• FY 2025 CDBG Operating Manual
• FY 2025 CDBG Reporting Workshop PowerPoint
• FY 2025 CDBG Reporting Workshop Video
• FY 2025 CDBG Agreement Execution Handbook
• FY 2025 CDBG Agreement Execution Workshop PowerPoint
• FY 2025 CDBG Agreement Execution Workshop Video
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Useful Links/Resources:

• FY 2026 CPAB Scoring Evaluation Handbook
  • Appendix A: FY 2026 Applicant Organization and Board Rosters
  • Appendix B: FY 2026 Applicant Organizations and Project Names
  • Appendix C: Past Performance
  • Appendix D: ED Grants User Guides for Reviewers
  • Appendix E: Scoring Criteria
  • Appendix F: Categories with Budgets
  • Appendix G: FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Goals

Previous Fiscal Year RFQ/RFP Documents

If you would like to view prior-year Request for Qualifications (RFQ) or Request for Proposals (RFP) forms, please email the Community Development Division at CDBG@sandiego.gov.

Other Important Documents to Review

Council Policy 700-02 — This policy establishes the general guidelines by which the City will select and implement activities utilizing CDBG funds.

HUD Regulations — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has a set of regulations that must be followed in order to be eligible for CDBG funding.

2 CFR Part 200 — All federal fund subrecipients shall comply with the policies, guidelines, and requirements of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards), which supersedes OMB Circulars A-110, A-122, and A-133.

24 CFR Part 84 — Uniform administrative requirements for grants and agreements with institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations.