Community Development Block Grant

CDBG Application Process

The City of Riverside invites interested and eligible parties to submit proposals for the 2013/2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

You may also request to have an electronic copy of this application packet sent to you by e-mail. Requests for electronic copies should be sent to mguzman@riversideca.gov. E-mail requests will not be accepted before Monday, December 3, 2012. The CDBG application will also be posted on the City of Riverside web site at: www.riversideca.gov.

The application contains information for potential applicants on the federal and local guidelines for the CDBG program as well as the City’s application. CDBG funded projects must comply with strict eligibility criteria. Prior to submitting an application, please carefully review the information package to determine if your request for funds will qualify under the federal CDBG regulations. While City of Riverside staff is available to provide technical assistance, it is the responsibility of the applicant to become educated on the federal regulations that govern the CDBG program. For more detailed information on HUD guidelines, go to www.hud.gov.

Applications for CDBG funding must be completed in full and submitted to the City of Riverside no later than 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013. When complete, submit one original and three copies of your application to the following location:

City of Riverside Development Department
Housing and Neighborhoods Division
3900 Main Street - 3rd Floor
Riverside, CA 92522

Applications sent by FAX or email will not be accepted.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Technical Assistance Development Department staff is available to answer questions regarding CDBG regulations, applicant and project eligibility and the City’s application process. All potential applicants, including previously funded agencies, are invited and encouraged to attend the CDBG Application Workshop identified below.

CDBG Application Workshop Thursday, December 6th, 2012 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Mayor's Ceremonial Room, 7th Floor City Hall, 3900 Main Street Riverside, CA