What is CDBG?

In 2014, the City began receiving an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

This program provides grants for neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, and/or to improve community facilities and services. All projects and programs must principally benefit low-and moderate-income persons.

City of Walla Walla’s 5-yr average annual allocation is $394,909 and varies year to year. 

2026 PY Application Period is closed

Thank you for your interest in partnering with these funds.

Applying for CDBG 2026 Funds

• Overview of CDBG Funding Eligibility ppt
• Please note that Public Service grants are capped at 15% of annual allotment, or approximately $58,000.
• Eligibility includes:
  • Benefitting residents within the City of Walla Walla 
  • Nonprofits, for profits, government entities
  • Must meet a National Objective, which includes serving low- and moderate- income individuals or low- and moderate- income areas. 
  • Must be an eligible activity. Specifics can be found here (Code of Federal Regulations) or here (simplified language)
• CDBG 101: An Overview of National Objectives and Eligible Activities.  A YouTube video produced by HUD which includes examples of projects

CDBG funds are allocated annually following CDBG Advisory Board scoring and recommendation for final City Council review and approval.

For notification of the 2026 application period, please sign up for CDBG email notifications by going to the City's Receive City News page and select 'CDBG' under 'News.'  

Key Documents

• 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan, includes 2024 Annual Action Plan
• 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Review
• Resident Participation Plan
• CDBG Policy Manual

Previous documents can be found HERE. 

Past CDBG projects

• View a visual story of CDBG's impact on Walla Walla
  • Block Group Eligibility is not up to date

Reflecting on 10 Years of CDBG in Walla Walla

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After 10 years of receiving funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the City is thrilled to reflect on our community’s accomplishments through our Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.  These are only possible because of strong community partnerships, for which we are thankful, and we look forward to the projects and partnerships that are to come! 

Reflexiones sobre los 10 años de CDBG en Walla Walla  

Después de diez años de recibir fondos del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano, la Ciudad está contenta de reflexionar sobre los logros de nuestra comunidad con nuestro programa, subvenciones en bloque para el desarrollo de la comunidad (CDBG, por sus siglas inglés). Estos solo son posibles gracias a fuertes alianzas comunitarias, y esperamos los proyectos y colaboraciones que están por venir.