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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Economic Development

CDBG Economic Development grants provide incentives for business location or expansion in Arkansas communities, supporting job creation and retention. Available to profit-motivated businesses for economic development activities benefiting low- and moderate-income persons.

About this program

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Eligibility

Businesses in Arkansas creating or retaining jobs in low- to moderate-income areas. Applications submitted through local governments. 2025 application deadline October 17, 2025.

Requirements

  • Project must create or retain jobs
  • Jobs must benefit low- to moderate-income persons
  • Applications submitted through eligible local government