Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

News and Announcements: Public Invited to Comment on Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report

The Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development invites residents to provide comment on the Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (PDF). The Draft CAPER covers the performance of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program within the county from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. The CDBG program provides funding on an annual basis for local projects that address a variety of housing, public service and community development needs. The public comment period will be open through Monday, September 18, 2023. 

Residents may view the document online (PDF) or visit the office of the Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development to view a hard copy. The office is located at 106 Catoctin Circle, SE in Leesburg, VA 20175, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Written comments may be submitted via email or via mail to the CDBG Program Manager, PO Box 7000, Leesburg, VA 20177. 

For questions, call 703-737-8755.

What is the Community Development Block Grant Program?

  • The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides funding on an annual basis for local projects that address a variety of housing, public service, and community development needs.
  • Eligible applicants for CDBG funds include local nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Loudoun County or those mainly serving Loudoun County residents. 
  • Organizations within the community can compete for these funds through an annual application process.
  • Proposed projects should address the goals of the CDBG program, which include providing affordable housing opportunities, revitalizing neighborhoods, renovating substandard housing, providing public services and expanding economic development opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income. 
  • The funds must be used based on guidelines outlined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Community Development Block Grant 2021-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2021-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan (PDF) in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (24 CFR Part 91) is a plan that details multiyear goals based on an assessment of housing and community development needs, an analysis of housing and economic market conditions, and available resources. The Consolidated Plan provides the public and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the opportunity to review how the CDBG program is assisting the Loudoun County community. 

Annual Action Plan

On May 10, 2023, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Action Plan. The plan is now awaiting final approval from HUD.

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