The City of Dover's Department of Planning and Community Development is now accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This federal grant, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides entitlement communities like Dover with annual funding to support community development initiatives that benefit low- to moderate-income individuals. The funding period runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with applications due by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Eligible applicants include public service agencies, qualified individuals, and other eligible organizations. The CDBG can fund various activities, such as property acquisition, development or improvement of public facilities, clearance and demolition efforts, public services, and specific economic development projects. Projects must align with Dover’s Consolidated Plan and meet at least one HUD national objective: benefiting low- and moderate-income persons, addressing slum or blight conditions, or meeting urgent community development needs.

Applications can be downloaded from the City’s website or picked up in person at the Planning and Community Development Department at Dover City Hall. Completed applications must be submitted via email to Dave Carpenter, Community Development Planner, at d.carpenter@dover.nh.gov. Incomplete or late applications may be rejected, so timely submission is crucial.

For more information on project eligibility, applicants are encouraged to review Dover’s CDBG program details online or contact Dave Carpenter at the email above or by phone at 603-516-6008. This grant provides a valuable resource for organizations seeking to support housing, economic opportunities, and quality of life improvements in Dover’s communities.