Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a federally funded program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and managed locally by the City to support community-driven initiatives that improve quality of life for residents.

CDBG funds are used to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, creating suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities—primarily for low- and moderate-income individuals and households.

Through strategic investments, the CDBG Program supports a wide range of eligible activities, including:

  • Affordable housing rehabilitation and preservation
  • Public facilities and infrastructure improvements
  • Public services for vulnerable populations
  • Economic development and job creation activities
  • Neighborhood revitalization and community enhancement projects

All CDBG-funded activities must meet at least one of HUD’s national objectives:

  1. Benefit low- and moderate-income persons
  2. Prevent or eliminate slums or blight
  3. Address urgent community development needs

The City administers CDBG funds through an annual planning and application process that prioritizes community needs identified through public input and data-driven analysis. Local nonprofit organizations, developers, and public agencies may apply for funding for eligible activities that align with the City’s Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.

The CDBG Program plays a critical role in strengthening neighborhoods, supporting community partners.

The CDBG program works to ensure decent affordable housing, to provide services to the most vulnerable in our communities, and to create jobs through the expansion and retention of businesses. CDBG funding is an important tool for helping local governments tackle serious challenges facing their communities. The CDBG program has made a difference in the lives of millions of people and their communities across the nation.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program addresses the needs for affordable housing, economic development and public services; primarily to the benefit of low and moderate income (LMI) population (neighborhoods) within the City of Columbia.

Building Stronger Neighborhoods Together

The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department is proud to showcase projects that improve the quality of life for our residents. Through housing rehabilitation, infrastructure improvements, and neighborhood revitalization initiatives, we work to ensure that every home in our community is safe, decent, and sanitary.

These completed projects reflect our ongoing commitment to strengthening neighborhoods, preserving affordable housing, and creating sustainable communities where families can thrive

The City of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability, and provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation, including auxiliary aids and services, to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in all services, programs and activities. Towards this end, we continually strive to make our web platform friendly to screen readers and other accessibility-related software, and provide accessible documents where possible. Any person requiring assistance, or would like a copy of a specific document, should contact the Human Resources Employee Relations Officer at 803-545- 4265.

1401 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Phone: (803) 545.3373

Fax: (803) 255.8912

Community.Development@columbiasc.gov