PHOTO: Mid-Coast Family Services’ Resource Hub completed with funds from the Community Development Block Grant program in 2025.

Local nonprofits that serve low- to moderate-income residents are invited to apply for federal grant funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program administered by the City of Victoria Development Services department.

Dates to remember

• March 4 at 2 p.m.: Mandatory workshop at 700 Main Center, conference room 205
• March 31 at 4 p.m.: Intent to request funding must be submitted
• April 1: Applications open for Public Service Agency and Public Facility grants
• April 30 at 4 p.m.: Grant application deadline

At the workshop, Development Services will provide information and guidance to interested nonprofits. Attendance at the workshop and completion of an intent to request funding are mandatory for any nonprofit seeking funds.

How to apply

Paperwork for the intent to request funding will be distributed at the workshop and will be posted online at www.victoriatx.gov/cdbg. 

The application for grant funds will be available at the Development Services Planning office: 700 Main Center, Suite 129, and at www.victoriatx.gov/cdbg.

Completed applications may be turned in to the Planning office or emailed to zwendel@victoriatx.gov.

Funding recommendations will be presented to the City Council on June 2, and the City will solicit public input on the CDBG funding plan starting in July. The City Council will give final approval on the 2026-2027 CDBG funding allocations in August.

Stay connected

For more information, contact Development Services at 361-485-3360 or zwendel@victoriatx.gov.

To learn more about the CDBG program, visit www.victoriatx.gov/cdbg.