Resources to provide guidance and assist in the management of CDBG-funded construction and non-construction projects are available.
Management handbook
CDBG Management Handbook
- Section 01: Grant Contract and Amendments (PDF)
- Section 02: Grantee Monitoring (PDF)
- Section 03: Subrecipients (PDF)
- Section 04: Financial Management and Auditing (PDF)
- Section 05: Procuring Professional Services (PDF)
- Section 06: Environmental Review (PDF)
- Section 07: Procuring Construction Contracts (PDF)
- Section 08: Labor Standards and Construction (PDF)
- Section 09: Housing Activities (PDF)
- Section 10: Civil Rights and Fair Housing (PDF)
- Section 11: Property Acquisition and Equipment (PDF)
- Section 12: Contract Close Out (PDF)
Handbook webinar slides
Handbook attachments and forms
- 1-A: Sample Standards of Conduct (Word)
- 1-B: Timing of CDBG Funding and NEPA Restrictions (PDF)
- 1-C: Sample Excessive Force Policies (PDF)
- 1-D: Sample Grievance Procedure (Word)
- 1-E: Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Policy (Word)
- 1-F: Federal Standard Provisions (Word)
- 1-G: Request for Amendment (PDF)
- 4-A: Public Services Grant Expenditure Report (Excel)
- 4-B: Public Services Expenditure Report (SAMPLE) (Excel)
- 4-C: Public Services Semi-annual Beneficiary Report (Excel)
- 4-D: Annual Beneficiary Report (Excel)
- 4-E: Program Income (Word)
- 5-A: Example Professional Services Solicitation – Project Specific (Word)
- 5-B: Example Professional Services Solicitation – Roster (Word)
- 6-A: Tribal Consultation – Sample Letter (Word)
- 6-E: Determination of Categorical Exclusion (subject to 58.5) (Word)
- 6-F: Environmental Assessment (Word)
- 6-G: Determinations of Exemption, Categorical Exclusion (NOT subject to 58.5) (Word)
- 6-H: SEPA Finding of Categorical Exemption (Word)
- 6-J: Concurrent Notice (Word)
- 6-K: Notice to Public of Intent to Request Release of Funds (Word)
- 6-L: Request for Release of Funds and Certification (Word)
- 7-A: CDBG Conditions (Word)
- 7-B: Section 3 Labor Hours Summary Form (PDF)
- 10-A: Section 504/ADA Grievance Procedure (Word)
- 10-B: Sample Fair Housing Resolution (WORD)
- 10-C: 504/ADA Self-Evaluation and Quick-look Checklist (WORD)
- 10-D: Civil Rights and Fair Housing Certification (PDF)
- 12-A: Sample Close Out Hearing Notice (WORD)
- 12-B: Contract Close Out Report- Construction (WORD)
- 12-C: Contract Close Out Report – Planning (WORD)
- 12-D: Contract Close Out Report – Public Services (WORD)
- 12-E: Contract Close Out Report – Local Assistance Program (WORD)
Guidance materials
Before You Begin — Eligibility & Compliance Issues
Eligible Activity Resources
Program Income