The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development gives annual grants to entitled cities and counties throughout the nation. Arlington receives CDBG funds each year and uses them to strengthen the community by encouraging decent housing, a healthy living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons. These places can be found in the yearly Action Plan.

To be eligible for CDBG funding, an activity must meet one of these national objectives:

• benefit low income persons;
• prevent or eliminate slum or blight;
• meet other urgent community development needs.

• Housing rehabilitation and adaptation programs, such as the Housing Emergency Repair Program
• Youth programs, such as Boys and Girls Clubs
• Self-sufficiency and crisis assistance programs, such as The Salvation Army Family Life Center
• Health programs, such as Dental Health for Arlington
• Senior citizen programs, such as Meals on Wheels
• Disabled citizen assistance programs, such as the Architectural Barrier Removal Program
• Transportation assistance programs, such as Mission Metroplex

For more information, click on the links below:

• Housing Emergency Repair Grant for Homeowners
• Housing Modifications for Disabled & Elderly