Programs
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
Annual Notice of Funding Opportunity
It is time for the annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant application cycle. Below you will find the formal Notice of Funding Opportunity that will also appear on the Community Development webpage on the Marion County Community and Economic Development website. On this website there is also information that was shared at the Interested Applicant Workshop on June 25, 2026, that may be of use as you consider applying for these funds. For awarded projects, only expenses incurred on or after July 1, 2027, may be submitted for reimbursement through the end date of the grant agreement.
One very important detail this year is related to any agency considering applying for a grant for projects that involve any of the following activities - Construction, Renovation, Remodel, Repair, Equipment Installation that requires a contractor, or Demolition. If this is the type of project your agency is looking to fund with these grants, you must contact our office before submitting an application. There are specific details that may affect your project timeline related to these funds and these types of activities.
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Marion County 2027-2028 CDBG / HOME Federal Funding Applications Open
October 19, 2026
Eligible non-profits, for-profits, local municipalities, etc. serving Marion County low-to-moderate income residents (outside the Salem City Limits) are invited to submit proposals for Marion County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funding. Applicable funds are for the 2027-2028 Program Year, beginning July 1, 2027.
Funding priorities for CDBG and HOME Funds include supporting efforts to:
- Increase Availability and Affordability of Housing Options
- Invest in Vital Community Facilities and Infrastructure
- Increase Access to Community Services
- Encourage Economic Opportunities
Estimated amount of funding available for grant award / loans by program (based upon the 2026 allocation):
- CDBG…………………………….................…………..$1,181,230
- HOME…………………………………..............….…....$384,669
- Total Estimated Federal Funds $1,565,899
The full application cycle is from Monday, October 19, 2026, through Friday, December 18, 2026. If you need any additional information, please contact Steve Dickey, Marion County CDBG/HOME Program Manager, at sdickey@co.marion.or.us or 503-373-4334.
Se abren las solicitudes de fondos federales CDBG / HOME del condado de Marion
19 de octubre de 2026
Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro, con fines de lucro, municipios locales, etc. elegibles que sirven a los residentes de ingresos bajos a moderados del condado de Marion (fuera de los límites de la ciudad de Salem) están invitados a presentar propuestas para la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario del Condado de Marion (CDBG) y el Programa de Asociaciones de Inversión HOME (HOME). Los fondos aplicables son para el año programático 2027-2028, que comienza el 1 de julio de 2027.
Las prioridades de financiamiento para los Fondos CDBG y HOME incluyen apoyar los esfuerzos para:
- Aumentar la disponibilidad y asequibilidad de las opciones de vivienda
- Invertir en instalaciones e infraestructuras vitales para la comunidad
- Aumentar el acceso a los servicios comunitarios
- Fomentar las oportunidades económicas
Monto estimado de financiamiento disponible por programa (basado en la asignación de 2026):
- CDBG...................................................................................................$1,181,230
- HOME...................................................................................................$384,669
Fondos Federales Totales Estimados: $1,565,899
El ciclo completo de solicitud abarca desde el lunes 19 de octubre de 2026 hasta el miércoles 18 de diciembre de 2026. Si necesita información adicional, comuníquese con Steve Dickey, gerente de los programas CDBG/HOME del condado de Marion, a través del correo electrónico sdickey@co.marion.or.us o llamando al 503-373-4334.
Are you interested in learning more about Marion County's CDBG and HOME Program?
If so, check out the materials that were shared at the Interested Applicant Workshop held on June 25, 2026.
The materials can be found here:
Slides Only
Slides with Narration
Does your agency have a project or program that you are interested in funding with CDBG or HOME funds?
The 27-28 Funding Interest Form is where you can submit a project or program idea that your agency would like to explore funding with either CDBG or HOME grants or loans.
The forms will be collected throughout the year and agencies that submit the form will be notified when the full application cycle is open. Marion County program staff may reach out for clarification or to provide guidance following receipt of the Funding Interest Form.
Full Applications for funding are received each year from early fall through mid-December
Projects must clearly benefit low- to moderate-income households or individuals and meet one or more of the three national objectives of these programs.
All Applicants Must Complete and Submit the Risk Self-Assessment with their Application
Marion County Subrecipient Risk Self-Assessment Link:
2026 Area Median Income (AMI) Limits
For more information regarding income limits,
please call 503-588-7975 or email:
Disclaimer:
Programs funded by Marion County Community and Economic Development CDBG and HOME programs are awarded to government, non-profit, and community agencies through an annual application process.
Marion County Community and Economic Development CDBG and
HOMEPrograms Do Not Provide Direct Service Benefits to Individuals in the Community. The program descriptions below identify programs that
can be, but not necessarily are, funded through government, non-profit, and community agencies in Marion County.
CDBG/HOME Programs
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. Marion County awards these funds through grants and loans to qualifying organizations or programs. The program is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq. Learn more about the CDBG program.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provides formula grants to states and localities that communities use - often in partnership with local nonprofit groups - to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people. HOME is the largest federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households. HOME funds are awarded annually as formula grants to participating jurisdictions (PJs). The program’s flexibility allows states and local governments to use HOME funds for grants, direct loans, loan guarantees or other forms of credit enhancements, or rental assistance or security deposits. Learn more about the HOME program at HUD.gov.
Information on Programs Funded with
CDBG or HOME Funds in Marion County
Online Brochure:
NOTICE: Unfortunately, applications for Down Payment Assistance and Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation are temporarily not being accepted. Please check back in the future to see if applications will be accepted. If you have already applied, your application will remain in the system for consideration.
WILDFIRE RECOVERY
RESIDENTIAL SEPTIC GRANTS
Grants are available to reimburse property owners for completed work repairing or replacing residential septic systems due to the 2020 Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires.
Information regarding the grant programs is available at the following link.
To apply for the grants, the application form is available at the following link.
Reports and Plans
Marion County
2025-26 Annual Action Plan
2024-25 Annual Action Plan
2023-24 Annual Action Plan
Marion County CAPER
The Consolidated Annual Action Report (CAPER) is the reporting document for the Marion County Consolidated Plan period. The report describes and evaluates how Marion County invested the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Partnership Investment Funds and the HOME ARP (American Rescue Plan) funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and if it meets the goals identified in the Consolidated Plan.
2024-25 CAPER
2023-24 CAPER
2022-23 CAPER
2021-22 CAPER
CDBG / HOME Annual Survey
The Marion County CDBG / HOME Survey (Housing, Homelessness, Support Services, Infrastructure, Vocational Training) is conducted annually. Agencies and individuals throughout Marion County are notified of the opportunity to provide input through this survey. The summarized results are available at the link below.
Marion County CDBG/HOME
Citizen Participation Plan
Contact Us:
Marion County
Community and Economic Development Department
PO Box 14500
555 Court Street NE, Suite 3231
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-7975
