State grantTennessee
Tennessee CDBG Community Development Block Grant - Regular Round
Offered by Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
Found automatically on tn.gov/ecd/community-development-block-grant/cdbg/cdbg-community-development-regular-round.html. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Cities and counties in Tennessee, excluding metropolitan governments.
- How much
- Up to $1,000,000Maximum grants are $420,000 for non-construction projects and $1,000,000 for construction projects. Grant rates are based on the applicant's ability-to-pay as calculated by the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Tennessee.
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.Applications may be submitted only once a year, in the spring. No specific date is posted on this page.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The Tennessee CDBG Regular Round funds quality-of-life community development projects in eligible cities and counties, including community infrastructure, revitalization, public health and safety, and water/sewer system improvements. Applications are accepted once a year in the spring, with maximum grants of $420,000 for non-construction projects and $1,000,000 for construction projects. Projects are scored on community need, project need, feasibility, impact, and essentialness.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Eligible applicants are cities (with the exception of metropolitan governments) and counties in Tennessee. Eligible cities or counties can submit only one application per year, and previous projects must be closed out before another application can be submitted.
Topics
Won this grant?
Share your win on Community wins, so others can see this grant pays out.
Something wrong?
If a date, amount or link here is wrong, tell us and a person on our team will look.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Log in to write a review.