January 31, 2023
TxCDBG Community Development Fund Applications Due May 3, 2023

Maximum Grant Amount: $500,000

Every year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds directly to states, which, in turn, provide the funds to cities with populations less than 50,000, and to counties that have a non-metropolitan population under 200,000 and are not eligible for direct funding from HUD. These communities are called non-entitlement areas, because they must apply for CDBG funds through the Texas CDBG program. Larger cities, entitlement areas, receive CDBG funds directly from HUD.


The Texas CDBG program is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).


TxCDBG Community Development Fund 2023-24

Purpose: The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant program is to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and suitable living environments and expanding economic opportunities principally for persons of low- to moderate-income. The Community Development Fund is the largest fund category in the TxCDBG Program. These funds are available on a biennial basis through a competition in each of the 24 state planning regions. Although, most funds are used for Public Facilities (water/wastewater infrastructure, street and drainage improvements and housing activities), there are numerous other activities for which these funds may be used.


Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants are non-entitlement cities and counties that are not participating or designated as eligible to participate in the entitlement portion of the federal Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG).


Maximum Grant Amount: $500,000
Application Deadline: May 3, 2023
Apply at https://tda-go.intelligrants.com/.


Go to the TDA grant’s webpage.

 

The East Texas Economic Development District provides technical assistance for jurisdictions in the ETCOG region seeking CDBG funds. For assistance, contact Lynda.David@etcog.org or (903) 218-6457.

USDA Rural Development Launches a New Program Eligibility Lookup Tool

By USDA Rural Development • June 2, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development launched a new Rural Development Eligibility Lookup Tool, which has been integrated into Rural Development’s Eligibility site.  This site now directs users to an eligibility mapping tool for the following programs: Community Facilities Electric OneRD Guarantee Rural Business and Cooperative Services Water and Environmental Programs The Rural Development Eligibility Lookup Tool enables user flexibility in determining programmatic eligibility based on their location across multiple programs simultaneously. USDA Income and Property Eligibility Site: https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do USDA Rural Development Eligibility Lookup Tool (direct link): https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/3c2f6c9581bb4f06a4ab68df8f34b0be This consolidated view of eligibility represents a significant modernization in how Rural Development assesses and communicates program eligibility. By centralizing eligibility checks, utilizing current geospatial technology and adhering to modern data governance standards, the tool significantly reduces staff workload and improves engagement with rural communities. This initiative supports Rural Development’s mission to provide efficient, transparent and accessible services while ensuring compliance with federal requirements and maintaining consistency with existing eligibility data sources.

Join ETCOG and Texas Department of Agriculture for a TxCDBG Outreach Meeting

By East Texas Economic Development District • January 23, 2026
ETCOG is proud to host the Texas Department of Agriculture on March 12th to hold a TxCDBG Regional Outreach Meeting. Join us to hear a TxCDBG grant program overview of requirements, allocation formula, upcoming funding opportunities, and TDA's one-year action plan. Eligible applicants in our region are all non-entitlement communities, which include all of our cities with the exception of Tyler, Marshall, and Longview. When Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:00 AM Where ETCOG Headquarters 3800 Stone Road Kilgore, TX 75662 Please RSVP your attendance !
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ETCOG to Host TxCDBG Kickoff Meeting on Nov. 30

By East Texas Council of Governments • November 14, 2023
ETCOG is proud to host the Texas Department of Agriculture on November 30th to hold a TxCDBG Kickoff Meeting. Join us to hear about grant allocations planned for our region and an overview of proposed changes to the application process.