The Community Development Block Grant (CDGB) Program provides grants on a formula basis to develop viable urban communities by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low-and moderate-income persons.  The program was designed to reinforce several important values and principles of community development:

• CDBG's flexibility empowers communities to design and implement strategies tailored to their own needs and priorities.

• CDBG's emphasis on consolidated planning expands and strengthens partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector in enhancing community development.

• CDBG's technical assistance activities and set-aside for grantees builds the capacity of these partners.