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Implementation Manual - Updated as of 10/15/2025 (Please note: Chapters may be updated at any time to reflect new or revised HUD guidance. Please reference this website regularly to ensure you are using the most current versions.)
The Implementation Manual provides the information necessary to manage and implement CDBG-funded projects. It serves three purposes:
- Assists grant recipients in the day-to-day administration of CDBG projects
- Provides practical information on how to implement CDBG projects that will meet legal, financial and program obligations
- Provides grant administrators a step-by-step approach to setting up, implementing, auditing and closing out CDBG projects
Click any of the links below to access individual chapters of the manual. Latest update is 10/15/2025 unless otherwise noted.
- Introduction
- Ch 1 - Program Startup Requirements updated 11/4/2025
- Ch 2 - Environmental Requirements
- Ch 3 - Financial Management
- Ch 4 - Public Facilities, Improvements and Services updated 11/4/2025
- Ch 5 - Economic Development
- Ch 6 - Demolition Activities
- Ch 7 - Procurement and Contracting updated 11/4/2025
- Ch 8 - Construction Management and Labor Standards updated 11/4/2025
- Ch 9 - Acquisition of Real Property
- Ch 10 - National Objectives
- Ch 11 - Other Requirements updated 11/4/2025
- Ch 12 - Reporting, Amendments and Monitoring updated 11/4/2025
- Ch 13 - Grant Close-Out Process
Implementation Workshop
Click the link below for the Presentation Slides from the 2022 Implementation Workshop
Please click on the Forms menu to view forms and other documents referenced in the Manual. Other important documents can be found on the Program Documents page.