Fiscal Year 2023 Economic Development Initiative - Community Project Funding Grants
Overview: FY23 Community Project Funding (CPF)
The FY2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act allocated nearly $3 billion for 1,616 congressionally directed grants. HUD manages these through the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD).
Core Grant Requirements
Grantees must adhere to specific federal mandates to remain eligible for funding:
- Administrative Standards: All grants must follow 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) for audits, cost principles, and administrative requirements.
- Environmental Compliance: Projects are subject to NEPA and HUD regulations (24 CFR Part 50/58). You must complete an environmental review before obligating funds.
- BABA Update: HUD has determined that Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions do not apply to FY2023 EDI-CPF grants.
Support & Contacts
As of January 17, 2025, processing of CPF grants has transitioned to Community Planning and Development (CPD) Field Offices.
- Who to Contact: Reach out to your assigned CPD Field Office Representative or use the CPF Field Staff Contact List.
- Role Clarity: Refer to the HUD Roles Chart to ensure you are contacting the correct team member for technical vs. environmental questions.
| CPF Field Staff | Regional Environmental Officers |
|---|---|
| Community Project Funding (CPF) Portfolio Assignments (CPD Field Staff) and HUD Regional Environmental Staff Contacts List | |
| Primary contact for duration of award period | Provides technical assistance to grantees and their local government Responsible Entities in conducting environmental reviews under Part 58 |
| Overall grant administration | Coordinates Part 50 Concept Meetings to determine level of environmental review, consultation needs, and a timeline |
| Reviews Project Narrative and Project Budget for completion and verifies with intent of Congress | Reviews and analyzes Part 50 environmental review information provided by grantees |
| Initiates Grant Agreement and grant award process | Responsible for Part 50 environmental findings and determinations |
Resources
Please familiarize yourself with the CPF grant process by reviewing HUD’s resources:
Visit Community Project Funding - HUD Exchange as your one-stop shop for training and technical assistance resources related to CPF grant implementation, including tools and access recordings from past trainings.
Content current as of July 13, 2026.