Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Administered by Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development · Tennessee

BENEFIT

Negotiated / contact agency

Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

1Available to communities not receiving HUD funding directly
2Applications submitted each year in February
3Must principally benefit low/moderate income people (51%+)
4Funds for sewer, water systems, housing rehabilitation, health/safety

Eligible Project Types

CommercialAffordable HousingBrownfield

STACKING POTENTIAL

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 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 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) compliance checklist →

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

Source: Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development 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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