Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

How it works

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is one of the largest federal programs supporting neighborhood stabilization and improvements in Jackson. The Office of Housing and Community Development manages these funds to benefit low- and moderate-income residents, improve infrastructure, and expand community services.

What the money covers

The page says CDBG funds are directed to projects that:

• Reduce blight
• Improve public facilities
• Expand opportunities for underserved residents

Typical activities listed on the page include:

• Street and sidewalk improvements in low-income neighborhoods
• Blight elimination and demolition of unsafe structures
• Public services for seniors, youth, and low-income households
• Small business support, including façade improvements

The page also describes the program more broadly as supporting neighborhood stabilization and improvements, and the city’s related housing materials indicate housing rehabilitation is part of the CDBG funding stream.

Amounts and matching

The page does not state a homeowner grant amount, reimbursement level, or matching requirement.

How to apply

The page does not provide homeowner application steps. It says nonprofits, public agencies, and community organizations may apply as subrecipients.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not list an opening date, closing date, or deadline.

Important limitation

This page does not describe a stand-alone home hardening program with a fixed dollar amount. It is a broader federal grant stream administered by the city for eligible neighborhood and community development projects.