The City distributes Community Development Funds through the federal CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) program.  This site explains the program, the application process, eligibility, and types of projects funded through CDBG.  If the CDBG program does not fit your needs, you may want to contact one of the many non-profits in Oakland and elsewhere that can provide other community development resources. See our other community development resources section for this information.

About the CDBG program in Oakland
Michele Byrd, Manager
510-238-3716

Each year, the federal government distributes CDBG funds to cities for their local community development projects.  The major focus of Oakland's CDBG program is physical development activities--community-wide housing, public facilities and improvements, neighborhood revitalization, and economic development.  A restricted portion of the grant funds can be expended for public services activities. CDBG funds are directed to uses identified by the Consolidated Plan. The Citizen Participation Plan guides the participation process. See the participation plan to find out how you can be involved.

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See the application process page for more information.

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for CDBG funding?

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 eligible for funding?

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funds distributed?

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