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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Community Development Block Grants

The Town of Gilbert receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Gilbert utilizes CDBG funds to provide various housing, infrastructure and public facility improvements.

CDBG funds must be used to meet a national objective:

  1. To benefit low and moderate income persons;
  2. To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight;
  3. To meet community development needs having a particular urgency.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are a vital resource for strengthening communities and improving quality of life. For Fiscal Year 2025–2026, the Town of Gilbert is dedicating CDBG funding to a balanced mix of capital improvement projects and public service initiatives that deliver meaningful, lasting impact.

Funded programs include:

  • Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program – Providing essential repairs to help low-income homeowners maintain safe and stable housing.

  • Gilbert Heritage Center Exterior Improvements – Enhancing accessibility and usability of the facility to better serve community needs.

  • Public Services – Supporting programs that promote housing stability, employment readiness, and access to critical resources for vulnerable residents.

Community Needs Assessment

The Town of Gilbert is committed to completing a Community Needs Assessment for Gilbert’s human services every five years.  The most recent study was administered by Crescendo.  The prior report was completed by The Williams Institute for Ethics and Management.

2024 Gilbert Needs Assessment

Plans & Reports for Housing Programs

In order to receive CDBG and HOME funds, the Town of Gilbert must prepare a five-year consolidated plan, annual action plans that outline intended use of federal HUD resources each year, and annual evaluation and performance reports of accomplishments utilizing federal funds. All plans are developed in consultation with local organizations and individual residents through a public participation process.

Five Year Consolidated Plans

  • 5-year Consolidated Plan and First Year Annual Action Plan (2025-2026), 2025-2029: Complete Plan - Executive Summary
  • 5-year Consolidated Plan prior years is available upon request

Annual Action Plans

Public Meeting & Hearings: HUD CDBG Annual Action Plan

The Town of Gilbert invites residents, community stakeholders, and local organizations to participate in the upcoming public meeting and public hearings regarding the HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan.

These sessions are an opportunity to learn about the Town’s proposed strategies for addressing community needs through federal funding, including housing, infrastructure, public services, and neighborhood revitalization.

Why Attend?

  • Learn how CDBG funds are used to support low- and moderate-income residents
  • Share your input on community priorities and proposed projects
  • Help shape the Town’s funding decisions for the upcoming fiscal year

 

Your voice matters! Public participation is a vital part of the planning process, and we encourage all residents to attend and provide feedback. Click on the link below for meeting dates, times, and locations.

  • Annual Plan, 2025-2026: Available in the 5-year Consolidate Plan 2025-2029 (above)
  • Annual Plan, 2024-2025:  Complete Plan
  • Annual Plan from prior years is available upon request

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPER)

For more information regarding Gilbert's use of CDBG funds or the CDBG program, please contact: linda.ayres@gilbertaz.gov or 480-503-6956

HUD - CDBG Program

AZ Relay 711

The Town of Gilbert does not discriminate against any individual or program applicant on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, handicap, familial status or national origin.