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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383. The goal of the CDBG program is to encourage the development of viable communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities for persons of low- and moderate-income.
CDBG funds are allocated on a formula basis granted to the County of Hawaiʻi annually to assist in addressing high priority housing and community development needs identified in its 5-year Consolidated Plan primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income persons.
Each funded project must meet one of the National objectives:
- Principally benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons defined as having an income equal to or less than the Section 8 low-income limit established by HUD. 70% of CDBG funds expended must meet the LMI national objective.
- Aid in the prevention or elimination of Slums or Blight
- Meet a need of “Particular Urgency” referred to as Urgent Need
Program Year 2026 Awards
The Request for Proposals (RFP) was open from September 2, 2025, through November 14, 2025. The OHCD received 11 proposals requesting approximately $8.66 million in funding. The total CDBG allocation was $2,811,148.00 plus an anticipated $100,000.00 in program income.
Projects Funded
| Project Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pahoa Fire Station - Brush Truck Acquisition |
$440,000 |
| Pahala Fire Station SCBA Mobile Compressor and Tow Vehicle Acquisition |
$440,000 |
| YWCA of Hawaii Island - Developmental Preschool |
$750,000 |
| Mental Health Kokua - Hale Amau ADA Renovations |
$425,000 |
| West Hawaii Domestic Violence Shelter - Security Improvements |
$100,000 |
| Project Cost Variance Reserve |
$188,919 |
| Administration, Planning and Fair Housing
|
$562,229 |
| Total: | $2,911,148 |
Program Year 2027 Request for Proposals
Request for Proposals (RFP) for the next program year is anticipated to be open from September 2026 to November 2026. A tentative schedule will be posted in July 2026.
View last year's documents:
View the 2026 CDBG Proposal Guide
View the 2026 Informational Packet for information on all HUD Federal Funding Programs
2025-2029 Consolidated & 2025 Action Plan for Federal Funds
The County of Hawaiʻi has submitted its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (CP) and accompanying 2025 Action Plan (AP) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The purpose of the CP is to ensure that jurisdictions receiving Federal HUD assistance plan for the housing and related needs of low- and moderate-income families in a way that improves the availability and affordability of decent, safe, and sanitary housing in a suitable living environment.
The County's CP describes the needs, priorities, funding plans, and program certification requirements over a five-year period. The CP is required to be submitted to HUD for the County to receive its annual CDBG and ESG allocations, and for the State to receive its annual HOME and HTF allocations. The AP details the steps and projects that will be undertaken in the first year of the five-year CP to achieve its strategic goals.
View the 2025-2029 Consolidated/Action Plan
Watch this video to learn more about the Consolidated and Action Plan process.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
- Non-profit Agencies
- Government Agencies
- Community Based Development Organizations (CBDO). Eligibility can be found in Title 24 CFR 570.204.
Eligible Activities
| Type of Projects | Examples |
|---|---|
| Acquisition or disposition of real property |
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| Public Facilities |
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| Public Services (Limited to 15% of total grant amount) Must be a new service or quantifiable increase in the level of an existing service. |
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| Rehabilitation and Preservation |
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| Economic Development |
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This is not intended to be an inclusive list. Refer to the Federal Register Appendix C, 24 CFR 570.200 to 570.205 for guidance on eligible activities.
Ineligible Activities
| Type of Projects | Examples |
|---|---|
| Buildings or portions thereof, used for the general conduct of government |
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| General government expenses, unless authorized in 2 CFR 200 Subpart E |
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| Political Activities |
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| Purchasing of equipment; with exceptions for projects that qualify under economic development and public service |
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| Operating and maintenance expenses; with exceptions for operating and maintenance expenses associated with public service activities |
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| New housing construction |
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| Income payments for housing |
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This is not intended to be an inclusive list. Refer to the Federal Register Subpart C, 24 CFR 570.207 for guidance in determining eligibility of a project.
Compliance with Applicable State and Federal Regulations
Recipients and sub-recipients selected to receive CDBG funds for eligible projects will be required, if applicable, to certify, provide documentation and assure that it will comply with the following regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements with respect to the acceptance and use of federal funds.
Resources
2020-2024 Consolidated Plan (Amended)
2024 Annual Action Plan
2023 Annual Action Plan
2022 Annual Action Plan
2024 Hawaiʻi Housing Planning Study
The Hawaiʻi Housing Planning Study report provides housing planners with data on the housing situation in Hawaiʻi to support planning activities. Research was conducted from 2022 to 2024 and includes housing demand, housing supply, housing prices, affordable housing and needed housing units through 2027.
2019 Hawaiʻi Housing Planning Study
Handbook for CDBG Subrecipients on Administrative Systems
This guide was intended to help the Subrecipient understand the basic administrative requirements of the CDBG program, improve the management of program activities through strong business practices, enhance program performance by tracking, reporting and evaluating program activities and outcomes, and ensure accountability and ensure clean audits by documenting compliance with CDBG regulations.
Citizen Participation Plan
The Citizen Participation Plan sets forth the County's policies and procedures for citizen participation. It encourages citizens to participate in and comment on the development of the consolidated plan, any substantial amendments, and the performance reports.
Code of Federal Regulations and Other Program Requirements
- Eligible & Ineligible Activities – 24 CFR 570.200-205, Subpart C
- Grant Administration – 24 CFR 270.500-513, Subpart J
- Other Program Requirements – 24 CFR 570.600-614, Subpart K
- Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards – 2 CFR 200
Other CDBG Programs
Community Development Block Grant – CARES (CDBG-CV)
Funding provided Congress in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the CDBG program to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Coronavirus.
Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR)
Funding to help Hawaiʻi County to recover from Presidentially declared disasters. More information can be found at the County of Hawaiʻi Planning Department.
Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT)
Funding for areas impacted by recent disasters to carry out strategic and high-impact activities to mitigate disaster risks and reduce future losses. More information can be found at the County of Hawaiʻi Planning Department.
Contact Information
For more information on the CDBG program, please e-mail ohcdcdbg@hawaiicounty.gov.
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