Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) — Montana

Montana CDBG — Community Development Block Grant

Funds Montana cities, towns, and counties through housing, jobs, and infrastructure community development support.

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program was established by Congress through the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In Montana, the program is administered as a state pass-through by the Montana Department of Commerce, which distributes federal CDBG funds to local governments — specifically cities, towns, and counties with populations under 50,000. Montana municipalities and counties above that population threshold apply to HUD directly and are not served by the state program. The Montana DOC is the administering state agency, not the originating federal funder.

Eligible uses of CDBG funds in Montana include: developing and preserving decent affordable housing, providing services to vulnerable populations, creating and retaining jobs, and supporting community planning and public facilities projects. Grant administration falls under four sub-program categories: housing, economic development, planning, and public facilities. Individual award amounts and 2026 application deadlines are not specified on the Montana DOC CDBG landing page; applicants should contact the department directly for current cycle information.

Eligible applicants are limited to Montana local governments — cities, towns, and counties — with populations under 50,000. Private businesses, nonprofits, individuals, and universities are not eligible direct applicants; however, local governments may partner with nonprofits or private entities to carry out CDBG-funded activities. Applications are submitted through the Montana Grants and Loans Portal at montana.servicenowservices.com/mtgl. The Community MT Division of Montana DOC can be reached at 406-841-2700. Local governments that receive CDBG awards are required to follow federal reporting and compliance standards set by HUD throughout the performance period.