CDBG Innovative Grant Program

Administered by Georgia Department of Community Affairs · Georgia

BENEFIT

Up to $5M

Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

1For non-entitlement local governments
2Projects must create transformational community change
3Must benefit at least 51% low- and moderate-income persons
4Up to $10 million total program funding available

Eligible Project Types

Affordable HousingCommercialMixed Use

STACKING POTENTIAL

CDBG Innovative Grant Program is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN

View the CDBG Innovative Grant Program compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: Georgia Department of Community Affairs official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23

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STACKABLE WITH

Michigan Community Revitalization Program

Up to $10M · Direct Grant

Michigan Historic Preservation Tax Credit

25% credit · Tax Credit

Michigan Brownfield TIF

Negotiated / contact agency · Tax Increment Financing

Michigan Business Development Program

Up to $10M · Direct Grant

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