The Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2023 and 2024 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application cycle is now open and will close at 5:00 p.m. EDT on May 16, 2025. Administered through FloridaCommerce and funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), this competitive grant program helps small cities and rural communities in Florida address critical housing, infrastructure, economic development, and revitalization needs.
Eligible Funding Categories
- Neighborhood Revitalization
- Housing Rehabilitation
- Commercial Revitalization
- Economic Development (for job creation/retention activities)
Eligible Applicants
Non-entitlement units of local government are eligible, including:
- Cities with fewer than 50,000 residents (non-entitlement communities)
- Counties with fewer than 200,000 residents
- Cities that have opted out of entitlement status
Communities with open subgrants in Neighborhood Revitalization, Housing Rehabilitation, or Commercial Revitalization may also apply for funding under Economic Development.
Project Examples
- Water and sewer improvements
- Substandard housing rehabilitation
- Street and sidewalk improvements
- Downtown façade improvements and streetscaping
- Stormwater drainage and flood mitigation projects
- Park facilities and community centers
Important Note: All funded activities must meet a National Objective:
- Benefit to low- and moderate-income persons
- Elimination of slum or blight
- Addressing an urgent need
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically by requesting an upload link at [email protected] or by mailing applications to:
FloridaCommerce
Bureau of Small Cities and Rural Communities
107 East Madison Street – MSC 400
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6508
All applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT, May 16, 2025.
For full application materials and webinar recordings, visit the Florida Small Cities CDBG Downloads and Information for Applicants page.
Need Help Navigating the CDBG Grant Process
At Capital Strategic Solutions, we specialize in helping municipalities identify, apply for, and manage grant opportunities across the full grant lifecycle. Our experienced team offers comprehensive services, including:
- Researching funding opportunities
- Crafting compelling grant applications
- Full-cycle grant administration and compliance monitoring
- Budget and reporting support
- Post-award contract and financial management
We understand the complexity of federal and state funding programs and provide strategic assistance tailored to each community’s goals.