Do you use the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to fund housing activities in your community? Or are you exploring how you might fund housing activities with CDBG?

We have just released a new CDBG technical assistance product, How to Use CDBG for Housing Activities. In this six-module video, you will learn more about the kinds of housing activities that can be funded with CDBG, how to use CDBG to meet the housing needs of the community, and the key elements to be considered in housing program design.

This six-module video presents actionable information for using CDBG eligible housing activities and leveraging local and private funds to meet the housing needs of your community. Viewers will learn about key considerations in housing program design and the kinds of housing activities that can be funded with CDBG, such as housing rehabilitation, home ownership, and rental assistance.

This latest product joins the engaging collection of Explore CDBG online technical assistance products designed to help community development professionals learn more about the CDBG program, its rules and practical implications.

Visit the CDBG Project Profiles page to learn about how your peers in other communities are using the CDBG program to invest in their communities in innovative ways and implement successful projects. We want to hear from you too! We encourage you to share the great work you are doing in your community, the difference you make, and how you do it. Send us your story today.