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The City of Fremont receives CDBG funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The primary objectives of the CDBG program are to develop viable urban communities, principally for low- and moderate-income households, through the provision of decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunity. CDBG funds may be used for public service activities, public facilities improvement projects, economic and community development activities, and rehabilitation of housing. 

For more information, contact the CDBG Administrator at rlopez@fremont.gov. 

CDBG ZoomGrants Application Portal is Now Open for FY2026-2028

Mandatory Pre-Applications are due by Thursday, January 22, 2026. You will be notified if your pre-application is approved. Only approved applicants can proceed in the RFP process. Approved applicants must submit their full application by Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Click on the following to apply:  

FY 2026-2028 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Micro-Enterprise, Housing Repair, Public Services, and Capital Funding 

The City of Fremont anticipates the availability of approximately $1,142,287 for each Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and FY 2027-2028 in CDBG funds for services and capital projects benefitting low to moderate income Fremont residents. Services must be implemented within the two-year funding cycle and started on July 1, 2026 and completed by June 30, 2028.

Of the funding available for services:

  • $85,000 will be available for housing public services.
  • $100,000 will be available for microenterprise development services.
  • $300,000 will be available for emergency and minor repair services.

The City also anticipates the availability of $657,287 for major capital construction or rehabilitation projects.

View Official Notice for full details.