Development Services

The City of Long Beach is an entitlement city that receives Community Development Planning (CDP) grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create viable communities with decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. Funding is provided through three grant programs as listed below:

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): funds community development activities, including economic development, community services, residential and commercial façade improvements, public infrastructure improvements and more. 
• Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG): funds programs that provide shelter and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness
• HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME): funds the acquisition, rehabilitation and development of major affordable housing projects in order to create and preserve affordable housing.

Five-Year Consolidated Plan
In order to receive HUD grants, the City must develop a five-year Consolidated Plan (Plan). The Plan assesses community development and housing needs and identifies the programs and services that are prioritized and funded by HUD grants, including affordable housing, neighborhood improvement activities, public infrastructure improvements, code enforcement and programs for small businesses.

Annual Action Plan
The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan.

• 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and FY 2023 Annual Action Plan

Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)
The CAPER outlines the progress made on the goals identified in the Consolidated Plan. 

• 2021-2022 CAPER

To view previous reports and publications, visit HUD Grant Reports and Publications. 

• HUD Grants brochure

Notice of Funding Availablity for Neighborhood Associations 

The City of Long is seeking proposals/applications from established Long Beach neighborhood associations to complete neighborhood public service programs/projects with assistance from the CDBG Neighborhood Grant Program (CDBG NGP). The CDBG NGP is funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and will provide grants of up to $10,000 to support approved programs/projects within CDBG-eligible neighborhoods.

Eligibility criteria, examples of projects and submittal requirements can be found in the application package below.

• CDBG NGP NOFA and Application Package
• W-9 Form 

The City has hosted two workshops to assist neighborhood associations with the preparation of their application. If you were not able to attend one of these workshops, view recordings below.

• In-Person Neighborhood Grant Program Application Workshop
• Virtual Neighborhood Grant Program Application Workshop