Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous grants

Congressional Grants
CFDA 14.251 Active Grant

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$177K FY2026
$3.29B
FY24
$177K
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

The annually appropriated funds to the Department supports congressionally directed spending projects that address locally identified community development, housing, and infrastructure needs. Community Project Funding (CPF) projects are intended to reflect community priorities identified by Members of Congress and to complement HUD’s broader mission of creating strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Federally Recognized Tribal Government
  • Tribal Government (other)
  • Tribally Designated Housing Authority
  • Municipality/Township Government
  • County Government
  • School District Government
  • Local Government Consortium
  • Public Housing Authority
  • Planning Commission
  • Not-for-Profit Organization
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Tribal
  • Territorial
  • State
  • Other Special District Government
  • Local
  • Water Delivery Authority
  • Port Authority
  • Airport Authority
  • Transit Authority
  • School District

Projects selected for Community Project Funding and congressionally-directed spending are identified by congressional members, included in HUD annual appropriation and listed in the Joint Explanatory Statement (JES) and/or Congressional Record that accompanies a specific fiscal year’s appropriations act. The JES lists projects by entity, project name, award amount and congressional sponsor. Only entities named in the JES for a specific fiscal year are eligible to receive these grant funds.

All recipients of HUD’s Community Project Funding (CPF) grants must maintain up-to-date registration and credentials in SAM.gov and comply with all applicable federal requirements for grantee eligibility and documentation.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Awards or selected projects are included in HUD annual appropriation and listed in the Joint Explanatory Statement (JES) and/or Congressional Record that accompanies a specific fiscal year’s appropriations act.

Application review period are determined by congressional members, and selected projects are included in HUD annual appropriation and listed in the Joint Explanatory Statement (JES) and/or Congressional Record that accompanies a specific fiscal year’s appropriations act. Application review and approval period is contingent on the enactment of a specific fiscal year appropriations act.

Program details & compliance

Description

The Community Project Funding (CPF) program provides federal financial assistance to eligible recipients for specific projects identified by Congress and administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Assistance is provided on a project-specific basis to carry out eligible activities consistent with HUD’s statutory authorities, including but not limited to housing development, public facilities, community infrastructure, and economic development initiatives. Funds are awarded through grant agreements and are subject to applicable federal requirements, including financial management, reporting, and programmatic compliance provisions.

Mission Categories

Primary: Experimental and Development Projects

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Eligible activities and restrictions are set forth in the authorizing language enacted by Congress for each grant . Use of funds are also governed by cross cutting Federal requirements. CPF grants provide investment in a wide variety of projects such as housing, homelessness prevention, workforce training, public facilities, parks, resilience planning and other critical infrastructure and services.

Required Documentation

All recipients of HUD’s Community Project Funding (CPF) grants must maintain up-to-date registration and credentials in SAM.gov and comply with all applicable federal requirements for grantee eligibility and documentation. Grantees are required to provide a valid DUNS/Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), maintain an active SAM.gov registration, and ensure accurate entity profile information, including banking, tax, and contact details. In addition, grantees must submit a completed Indirect Cost Rate (IDR) schedule, if applicable, and any other program-specific certifications or assurances identified in the grant agreement and accompanying addenda. Grantees are responsible for timely updates to SAM.gov records and for providing all required documentation to HUD prior to the execution of the grant agreement or as requested throughout the grant period.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Hiwot T. Gebremariam — Acting Director, Technical Assistance Division
202-341-4536
451 7th ST. SW, Washington, DC 20410
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-06. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:29:25.