CDBG Program Overview
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides entitled cities and counties with annual funding and resources that can be used to address the particularneeds of their community. The program was established by the Federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 USC 5301) and is administered nationally by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
As the nation’s eighth largest federal grant program, the CDBG program impacts a community’s housing stock, business environment, neighborhoods and public facilities. The objectives of the CDBG program are to develop a viable urban community by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate income.
City of Bellevue CDBG Program
Bellevue has been accepted into the CDBG entitlement program beginning in the 2011 fiscal year. As an entitlement community, Bellevue can develop their own CDBG program and funding priorities.The community needs and priorities are outlined in the Consolidated Plan, which is currently being developed. An Annual Action Plan then outlines each year’s projects selected to meet those priorities.
The City provides a portion of its CDBG funds annually on a competitive basis to eligible outside agencies for specific eligible activities that meet CDBG requirements and that will further the City’s goals and objectives. For more information, please use the navigation to the left to view the CDBG guide, forms, and additional information.
2025 Action Plan
As part of the annual Action Plan, the City of Bellevue allocates CDBG entitlement funding through an application process to eligible projects and activities that benefit primarily low- and moderate-income households in our community. The application period for 2025 funding has closed, and applications received are currently under review.
The next step in the application process and funding cycle is a public hearing which will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, 1500 Wall Street; a copy of the notice is available here. During the hearing, the CDBG Committee will hear presentations from the applicants and ask questions before the Committee meets to determine a funding recommendation.
The funding recommendation will be included in the draft 2025 Action Plan which will be available no later than June 11, 2025, for public review and comment. Check back for updates.
For more information please or if you have any questions regarding the City of Bellevue’s CDBG program, please contact Abby Highland, CDBG Program Specialist, at abby.highland@outlook.com