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.
Please note that due to a change in focus of PY2026 funding for Public Facilities and Neighborhood Improvements only, Clark County and the Urban County Policy Board are not accepting applications this year. Staff anticipate funds will be available for PY2027. All other categories are open and accepting applications.
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
Due to a change in focus of PY2026 funding applications in this category are not being accepted.
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
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, 2025 | Applications open |
| October 9 | Pre-submittal workshops 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PST |
| October 27 | Pre-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 18 | Technical Assistance drop-in online 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST |
| December 1 | Deadline to submit questions |
| December 5 | Full applications due |
| December/January | Staff review, request for technical corrections |
| January 2026 | Applications provided to Urban County Policy Board (UCPB) Scoring Committee |
| February 9 | UCPB applicant presentations |
| March 9 | UCPB 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 required to attend or watch the recording of the pre-submittal workshop held on October 9, 2025. Use the links below for the presentation and recording for your application type.
- Asset and Economic Development Presentation
- Single-family housing, business assistance programs
- 2025 AED workshop recording
- Public Services Presentation
- Mental health, health (including dental), transportation, childcare, food banks, and housing counseling services
- 2025 PS workshop recording
- Affordable Housing and Homelessness Presentation
- Multi-family housing acquisition, construction or rehabilitation; tenant-based rental assistance
- 2025 AHH workshop recording
- Public Facilities and Neighborhood Improvements Presentation
- Streets and sidewalks, water/sewer, parks, community center, nonprofit facility construction or rehab
- 2025 PFNI workshop recording
- Clark County and the Urban County Policy Board are not accepting Public Facility and Neighborhood Improvement applications for PY2026 funding
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.
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
- 2025-2029 Clark County Consolidated Plan
- 2025 CDBG Clark County Low/Moderate Income Census Tracts and Block Groups Map and Tables (PDF)
- CDBG Matrix Code Definitions
- Evergreen Sustainable Development Criteria
- Fair Housing for HOME Participants
- Tenant-based Rental Assistance Core Components
- Urban County Policy Board Webpage
Templates
- Anti-Lobbying Certification Form (PDF)
- Conflict of Interest and Debarment Certification Form (PDF)
- Development Budget for Affordable Housing Applications (XLS)
- Financial Checklist for Affordable Housing Applications (XLS)
- In-kind Valuation and Explanation Template (XLS)
- Project Proforma for Public Facility Applications (XLS)
- Project Proforma for Affordable Housing Applications (XLS)
- Rent Worksheet Affordable Housing Applications (XLS)
If the above resources do not provide the answer you need, please contact Rebecca Royce at Rebecca.Royce@clark.wa.gov.