City of Enid Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

How it works

The City of Enid administers a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The city publishes annual plans, public hearing notices, and application timelines for each program year. For FY26, the city posted a CDBG application for community organizations and explains that funding is awarded competitively for eligible activities that meet federal CDBG national objectives and the city’s Consolidated Plan priorities.

What the money covers

The posted application categories include:

• Public Facility & Improvements (General)
• Housing and Homeless Prevention
• Youth Facilities, Youth Programs and Youth Services
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs
• Parks & Recreation Facilities
• Street & Sidewalk Improvements
• Clearance, Demolition, Remediate, Code Enforcement
• Neighborhood Cleanups
• Rehab for Single-Unit Residential and Multi-Unit Residential
• For-profit eligible activities such as economic development, technical assistance, micro-enterprise assistance, and rehab of commercial/industrial property

The page also describes a separate CDBG-CV closeout project that previously included project administration, rent, mortgage, and utility assistance, plus facility improvements to help prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

Amounts and matching

The page states that the city is reallocating $157,300 in unexpended CDBG funds to cover a shortfall for the Monroe Apartments rehabilitation project at 532 S. Monroe. However, it does not state a homeowner award amount, a grant cap, or any matching requirement for homeowners.

How to apply

A CDBG application for community organizations is linked on the page. The city says applicants should contact the CDBG Coordinator to determine project eligibility before filling out an application. The application can be submitted by eligible organizations, and the city provides a training and technical assistance workshop.

Timing and deadlines

• CDBG application available: 2026-01-22
• Submission deadline: 2026-02-23
• Public hearing for applicants: March 2nd, time not specified on the page
• The page also lists a 30-day public comment period for the FY26 substantial amendment from 2026-08-08 through 2026-09-07
• A public hearing on the substantial amendment is scheduled for 2026-09-01 at 6:30 p.m.
• A CDBG-CV closeout hearing is scheduled for 2026-09-15 at 6:30 p.m.

Important limitation

The city explicitly says it does not provide grants to individuals or to for-profit businesses. Funding is available only after a contract is executed, and the page says recipients should not spend funding until the CDBG Coordinator gives formal notice to proceed.