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The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, administered on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), helps develop viable communities by providing funds for a wide range of community needs, including water and wastewater infrastructure, community centers, medical centers, workforce training, senior centers; and for industrial infrastructure that will assist businesses creating new job opportunities for low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals.
Local governments interested in funding through this program should work with their local planning district to discuss potential projects and submit an application.
Applicants should work with their local planning district to apply. Deadlines are April 1 and October 1.
South Dakota’s annual allocation of CDBG funds is separated into three separate accounts.
The Community Projects account is available for a range of community development needs, and typical projects include water and wastewater infrastructure, community centers, workforce training, medical centers, and senior centers. GOED has allotted up to 15% of its annual CDBG allocation for eligible job training activities and will accept applications on an ongoing basis. Training should predominantly benefit LMI persons and assist individuals in gaining full-time employment in South Dakota.
The Special Projects account helps communities provide the industrial infrastructure they need to assist businesses in creating new jobs for low- and moderate-income individuals.
The Urgent Needs account helps communities address urgent, recent issues that pose risks to the health and safety of its residents.
Eligible projects must meet at least one of the State’s program objectives:
Regular CDBG Application Grantee Citizen Participation Requirements Grantee Four Factor Analysis Guidance Conducting LMI Area Income Surveys V2 Limited Clientele Self-Certification of Income Guidance & Worksheet Appendix B: Income Survey Template and Instructions V2 Appendix D: LMI Area Worksheet V2 (Excel) (Word) CDBG Grant Administration Manual (PDF) – changes pending ACS Census Data / Local Government Summaries South Dakota Bid Booklet HUD Disclosure Form 2880 HUD LMI Mapping Tool HUD BABA Quick Guide
