CDBG and HOME Applications

Applications Overview

Applications for Clark County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds are available each year, staring on the first business day of October. Pre-applications are mandatory and must be submitted by October 31. Applications not received by this deadline will need to wait for the next funding round. 

Applications for program year 2026 open October 1, 2025. Final applications are due on December 5, 2025.

Housing developers, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, public housing authorities and local governments may apply. Proposed projects must benefit low- to moderate-income people and comply with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s funding criteria.

The City of Vancouver receives its own allocation of CDBG and HOME funds for projects inside the city limits. Please contact the City of Vancouver at 360.487.7952 for more information.

 

Application Types

CDBG and HOME funds can be used to fund a variety of projects and programs. Clark County has prioritized certain activities based on results of the Five-year Consolidated Plan and created four request for applications; Affordable Housing and Homelessness, Asset and Economic Development, Public Facilities and Neighborhood Improvements and Public Services. Each category has a Funding Guide with criteria and application information. 

Affordable Housing 
and Homelessness
  • New construction or rehab of multi-family housing
  • Acquisition of land or existing units for multi-family development
  • Conversion of an existing structure for use as affordable housing
  • Tenant-based Rental Assistance (TBRA) programs
Asset and Economic 
Development
  • New construction of single-family housing
  • Rehabilitation of single-family housing
  • Homeownership assistance
  • Land acquisition or infrastructure for single-family development
  • Business assistance through micro-enterprise development
Public Facilities and Neighborhood Improvements
  • Street, sidewalk, water, sewer, and storm water improvements
  • Parks and recreational facility improvements
  • Community center/social service facility construction or rehabilitation
  • Emergency shelter construction or rehabilitation
Public Services

Staff and program operation costs for the following priority services: 

  • Physical health
  • Mental health
  • Dental assistance
  • Transportation
  • Childcare
  • Food
  • Housing counseling
  • Renters only as part of an independent program

AHH Funding and Application Guidance

AED Funding and Application Guidance

PFNI Funding and Application Guidance

PS Funding and Application Guidance

  

Application Process

Funding for program year 2026 will open October 1, 2025. To be added to the stakeholders list for notifications, contact Nooreen Ebrahim. 

  • Applications will be completed in Neighborly Software.
  • Applicants must complete the Applicant Information and Eligibility Verification sections of the online application by October 31.
  • Fully completed applications are due by December 5.
  • The Urban County Policy Board (UCPB) reviews the applications in January.
  • Applicants have the opportunity to present their project or program requests to the Board in February.
  • Selection and recommendations for these funds are made by the Urban County Policy Board at the regularly scheduled meeting on the second Monday in March.

  • Contracts begin in August or later. Contracts for services often begin January 1.

     

RFA Timeline

October 1, 2025Applications open
October 9Pre-submittal workshops 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PST
October 27Pre-Application Technical Assistance drop-in online 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. PST
October 31 Pre-Application due. Applicant Information and Eligibility Verification sections
November 18Technical Assistance drop-in online 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
December 1Deadline to submit questions
December 5Full applications due
December/JanuaryStaff review, request for technical corrections
January 2026Applications provided to Urban County Policy Board (UCPB) Scoring Committee
February 9UCPB applicant presentations
March 9UCPB project scoring and awards announced
May Public Hearing with Clark County Council approval to submit Action Plan to HUD
Summer/Fall HUD releases 2026 funding upon approval of Clark County Action Plan

 

Technical Assistance and Questions

Pre-submittal Workshops: Applicants are encouraged to participate in a hybrid pre-submittal workshop, October 9, 2025. Use the links below to connect virtually, or attend in person at Clark County Public Service Center for the section relating to your application type.

1300 Franklin Street, 6th Floor Training Room
Vancouver, WA 98660 

TA Drop-in Sessions: Clark County staff will be available to provide technical assistance during two virtual drop-in sessions:

Questions: Questions regarding this Request for Application must be directed in writing, via email, to Nooreen Ebrahim. The deadline for submitting questions is December 1, 2025. Answers will be issued to all applicants no later than December 3, 2025. 

  • View previously submitted questions and answers here (updated 9.26.2025). 

     

Resource Library

The following resources will be helpful to review during the application process:

Guidelines and Policies

  • Clark County CDBG Procedures Manual for Public Facilities and Neighborhood Improvements, Small Business Assistance, and Homebuyer programs (Homebuyer programs may fall under CDBG and/or HOME depending on available resources) (PDF)
  • Clark County HOME Program Policies for Affordable Housing and Homelessness and Homebuyer programs (Homebuyer programs may fall under CDBG and/or HOME depending on available resources) (PDF)
  • Funding Guidelines for each application type (See respective Guidance link above)
  • UCPB Application and Funding Guidelines (PDF)

Guidance

Templates

 

If the above resources do not provide the answer you need, please contact Rebecca Royce at Rebecca.Royce@clark.wa.gov.

 

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