Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Program Description

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program that provides funds annually to all entitlement jurisdictions. CDBG funds are used for community development and affordable housing activities. Each year, the City solicits applications from non-profit organizations serving low and moderate-income residents through programming that addresses priorities and goals established by the Economic & Community Development Board in the 5-Year Consolidated Plan for 2025-2029. 


The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 5-Year Consolidated Plan is available for viewing. The plan includes new goals based on surveys of Bristol residents and social service agencies to assess current and future community needs. The Annual Action Plan for Year 51 (2025-2026) is included as part of the Consolidated Plan.


2024-25 CDBG Program/Consolidated Plan 2025-2029

Program Year 52 (2026-2027)

Applications are available now for the upcoming year (to begin July 1, 2026). All applications are due on January 30, 2026 at 1:00pm in the ECD Department Office at Bristol City Hall, 111 N. Main St., 2nd Floor.

Call the ECD Office if you have questions about the program or application process: 860-584-6185 or 860-584-6191.

Fair Housing

The City is responsible to affirmatively further fair housing choice. This is accomplished by updating the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and working to correct the impediments that are identified. The Fair Housing Officer for the City of Bristol is Stephen Bynum, Department of Community Services; he can be reached by email or at 860-314-4690 x3.

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