Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

The City receives funds annually from U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to award to organizations serving lower income Hayward residents in housing and community development. To be eligible for Community Development Block Grants organizations must be:

  • Nonprofit or governmental
  • serve low income Hayward residents
  • submit projects for funding that assist in one or more CDBG priority areas.

Grants are awarded using a competitive process. Organizations usually submit proposals in December. Proposals are reviewed December through March by both staff and the Community Services Commission, and funds are awarded by City Council in April. Funded grant activities begin on July 1st. Read more about the Community Agency Funding Process and how to stay connected by clicking the below button. 

Apply for Community Agency Funding

Public Comment Opportunities

The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (HUD Program Year 2024) Annual Action Plan is now available for public comment from April 1 through May 2, 2024. Public comment can be sent to Rick Rivera with the Community Services Division: 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541, 4th Floor | 510-583-4003 | rick.rivera@hayward-ca.gov.