The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It provides funding for cities to address poverty-related issues. The City of Malden administers the CDBG program through its Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD). The program offers funding for activities such as home rehabilitation, social services for low- and moderate-income residents, affordable housing acquisition, and physical improvements to parks, public facilities, and infrastructure. All CDBG activities must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income individuals. Eligible applicants can apply online through the provided link. It is important to note that certain activities are not eligible for funding, such as general local government operating expenses or partisan political purposes. For more information on eligibility or meeting the low- and moderate-income benefit requirement, applicants should contact the Community Development Director.
Eligible Activities
Federal laws and regulations governing the CDBG program are extensive. While many activities that meet the LMI requirement are eligible, others are not. Activities that generally cannot be funded using CDBG program funds include:

Assistance for buildings or portions of buildings used for the general conduct of government.
General local government operating and maintenance expenses. CDBG activities cannot supplant services or expenses currently paid for by local government.
Partisan political purposes, including voter registration.
Certain equipment purchases.
Entertainment/refreshments - the cost of food, beverages, snacks and any related expenses for utensils, etc.
Recipients or applicants should contact the Community Development Director with questions about CDBG eligibility.