Community Development Block Grant

The Community Development Block Grant Program is a federal grant for housing and community development projects that benefit low and moderate-income persons. 

Rockville will be accepting applications soon for an anticipated $263,000 in federal CDBG funds it will receive in fall 2024. CDBG money can be used to provide grants to housing providers for housing and community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income households or neighborhoods.  

Fiscal Year 2025 grants will fund projects during July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. Please check back soon for details.

If you are a Rockville homeowner seeking home repair assistance, please visit the Home Repair Loan Assistance page.

Community Development Block Grants
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240-314-8260
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111 Maryland Ave.
Rockville, MD 20850
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8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Process


Review Guidelines 

Coming Soon!



Submit Application

For a preview of the questions, download the grant application questions and budget form.

Application coming soon!


Public Hearing

The city will hold a public hearing at city hall on community needs for CDBG projects. Applicants are encouraged to attend.

Testimony is limited to three minutes for individuals and five minutes for an association or organization. If you are interested in speaking, contact the City Clerk's office at 240-314-2880.

Written testimony from the public will be accepted.

Details about the next public hearing will be released in summer 2023.  


  1. FY 2023 Funded Projects
Agency Purpose of Funding
Request Amount
City of Rockville Single-family Rehab Program $100,000
Christian Church Facilities for the Aging, Inc. Christian Church Facilities for the Aging, Inc. proposes to replace carpet in common areas and hallways to eliminate trip hazards at Bethany House, an independent living facility for low-income seniors. $97,925
Housing Unlimited Housing Unlimited proposes to undertake interior repairs and maintenance at one of its affordable homes for residents in mental health recovery. $17,800
Rockville Housing Enterprises
RHE proposes to add submeters for townhome units at its public housing
site, the David Scull Courts community. 
$47,275
Total   $263,000