Washoe County CDBG Program
For FY26-27 Grants (performance period starting July 1, 2027)
Washoe County will be considering projects for the Nevada State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funding FY26-27. Washoe County is eligible to apply for projects located in unincorporated areas of the county. The public is invited to participate by providing ideas, comments, and suggestions concerning potential projects. Public meetings will be held in person and via Zoom.
Intent to Apply
Submit Intent to Apply — Deadline September 3, 2026
IMPORTANT: All proposals must include the CDBG Impact Analysis Matrix with the Intent to Apply.
All submissions will have a ZoomGrants profile created and invitaitons sent to proposal collaborators.
Eligibility Deadline
Potential projects that were submitted via the Intent to Apply must complete the Eligibility tab in ZoomGrants by September 17, 2026 for review at the September 23, 2026 CDBG Public Meeting #2 - Potential Projects.
Grant Proposal Deadline
Deadline: November 20, 2026
Resources
- Washoe County Past CDBG Projects
- CDBG Application Handbook (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Nevada 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, Housing and Community Development Programs
Meeting Information
Washoe County Caucus Room, Building A1001 E. Ninth Street
Informational Meeting July 22, 2026 10:00 am
Proposal Review Meeting - September 23, 2026 9:00 am
Links to be added when available
Final Project Selection by BCC - TBD
Links to be added when available
Important Due Dates
| Intent to Apply | September 3, 2026 |
| Potential Projects Review-Public Meeting | September 23, 2026 |
| Project Applicaiton completed in ZoomGrants | November 20, 206 |
| Recommended Projects Presented to Board of County Commissioners | January 12, 2027 |
| Applications Due to Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development | February 19, 2027 |
Funding Overview
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has made approximately $2.4 million available for grants for community facilities, planning and capacity building, economic development, micro-enterprise programs, and housing rehabilitation. These grants are available on a competitive basis to Nevada’s 26 non-entitlement cities and counties. Washoe County is eligible to apply for projects located in unincorporated areas of the county. Interested applicants should contact County Grants Administration.