36968 - CDBG Planning Grants: 2025
Funding Opportunity Details
CDBG - Planning Grant
Final Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Status Posted
Posted Date Jun 30, 2025 4:01 PM
Award Amount RangeNot Applicable
Project Dates 07/01/2026 -
Award Announcement Date
Categorical Area
Recurring Opportunity Yes
Project Manager Mollie Kaylor
Phone 6037179112 x
Email mkaylor@nhcdfa.org
Description
Funding Opportunity – 2025 Community Development Block Grant – Planning Grant
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Open submission until funds are expended.
Award Amount: Up to $25,000 per regular planning grant application and $100,000 for a transformational planning grant application
Award Announcement: Approximately six to eight weeks after receipt of a completed application
CDFA Contact: Mollie Kaylor, Director of Housing and Community Development (mkaylor@nhcdfa.org / 603-717-9112)
PRE-APPLICATION INFORMATION
A pre-application meeting with all involved parties and CDFA staff is strongly recommended. Please contact Mollie Kaylor, Director of Housing Community Development (mkaylor@nhcdfa.org / 603-717-9112) to schedule.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PLANNING PROGRAM
Traditional Planning Grants
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Program funds planning and feasibility related activities to determine whether or not a proposed project is viable.Planning funds are designed to support projects that intend to apply for CDBG Housing, Public Facilities, or Economic Development implementation funding.
Examples of eligible Planning activities include:
- Income surveys;
- Preliminary architectural and engineering design;
- Cost estimates; and
- Market analysis.
Transformational Planning Grants:
These grants will advance community-level strategies and planning activities that lead to the development of new project(s) that increase the housing supply. Eligible activities include the assessment of a community’s housing needs and capacity to undertake housing projects, assistance creating and/or strengthening local and regional relationships, and evaluation and planning that will lead to viable projects. This funding will support comprehensive projects that will have a positive transformational community impact. Maximum award amount is $100,000
Funding for the CDBG program is provided to New Hampshire through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. New Hampshire’s statewide CDBG program has been administered by CDFA since 2003.
All applications must be received by CDFA through its online grants management system (https://nhcdfagrants.org). Additional information on the CDBG Program, including application information and resources, can be found by visiting Community Development Block Grant – Resources from NHCDFA
Eligibility Guidelines
Eligible applicants for CDBG funds include most New Hampshire incorporated counties, cities, and towns. A nonprofit agency may also apply through its municipality or county as a sub-recipient of CDBG funds. All eligible municipalities and counties may apply for up to $500,000 in CDBG funds per year.
Please note the federally-designated entitlement communities of Dover, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Rochester are ineligible to apply as they receive CDBG funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Additional information on eligibility can be found in the CDBG Application and Program Guide here: Application – Resources from NHCDFA.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR APPLICANTS
The following resources are available to assist applicants:
- Application – Resources from NHCDFA
- How to Register for CDFA's Grant Management System
- Tips for Using CDFA's Grant Management System
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
The Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) is a statewide nonprofit public authority focused on maximizing the value and impact of community development, economic development and clean energy initiatives throughout New Hampshire. The organization leverages a variety of financial and technical resources, including the competitive deployment of grant, loan and equity programs.
To learn more about CDFA, its impact on New Hampshire communities, and available funding resources, visit www.nhcdfa.org or call 603-226-2170.
Description | File Name | Type | Size | Upload Date |
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Applicant Financial Documents Explanation | Applicant Financial Documents Explanation.pdf | 585 KB | 06/27/2025 11:28 AM |
Description | Link |
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New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority | www.nhcdfa.org |
CDBG Resource Website | https://resources.nhcdfa.org/programs/community-development-block-grant/ |
Cute Writer - Free downloadable pdf software | http://www.cutepdf.com/ |
CDBG Application and Program Guide | https://resources.nhcdfa.org/programs/community-development-block-grant/application/ |