CDBG Program

CDBG funds are awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to qualifying communities to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and the provision of improved community facilities and services.

Typical Uses of CDBG Funds in the City

  • Capital Improvements
    • Physical improvements to the private or public built environment to support low income and protected populations.
  • Support for Community-Based Organizations
    • Funds to support other organizations or nonprofits (known as public service providers) that serve low income and/or protected populations.

Each year, the City Council approves the amounts and types of CDBG-funded programs for the upcoming program year. Community meetings will be announced annually as part of the CDBG public involvement effort. Community-Based Organizations are welcome to apply for CDBG funding consideration.

2026 to 2027 CDBG Application Information

County of Riverside / City of Lake Elsinore Application Process

The County of Riverside Department of Housing, Homeless Prevention and Workforce Solutions has initiated the 2026 to 2027 CDBG application cycle (for the program year starting July 1, 2026) and issued its Notice of Funding Availability (PDF). The County has discontinued using its online application system for all CDBG applications. Hard-copy paper applications for CDBG funds must now be submitted to the City for 2026 to 2027 fiscal year.

The City requires three hard-copy, paper applications (1 original and 2 copies) for the 2026 to 2027 cycle. Download the CDBG Application (PDF). All participants in the County's Urban County CDBG Program must submit their 2026 to 2027 projects to the City of Lake Elsinore no later than 4 pm on Friday, November 14, 2025.

The City will review and evaluate each application for eligibility and other factors, then present to the City Council its recommendation for final approval considerations. The City will then submit its final 2026 to 2027 CDBG funding selections to the Department of Housing, Homeless Prevention, and Workforce Solutions no later than December 18, 2025.

Applicants are required to submit three hard copies (1 original and two copies) of their applications, with all attachments no later than 4 pm on Friday, November 14, 2024, to the following location:

City of Lake Elsinore
Attn: Finance Division
130 S Main Street
Lake Elsinore CA 92530

Phone: 951-674-3124

Please note: The applications are due no later than 4 pm on Friday, November 14, 2025. Applications received after the deadline may not be accepted.

Online Training

EDA has also posted an online training video. Although the posted video is for the 2026 to 2027 program year, it is highly recommended that organizations that are planning to submit applications for the 2026 to 2027 program year review the Sub-Recipient Online Training in order to learn about the required documentation that will be required.

Additional Information

Discover more information about the CDBG Program on the Riverside County Economic Development Agency website.