Charlottesville Opens Economic Growth Grant Applications

City accepting applications for community development and housing assistance funds.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 5:47pm

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The City of Charlottesville has announced that it is now accepting applications for community development block grants and home investment partnerships programs. These grants are aimed at supporting economic growth and affordable housing initiatives in the city.

Why it matters

Charlottesville has seen steady population and economic growth in recent years, but also faces challenges around housing affordability and access to economic opportunities for all residents. These grant programs are an important tool for the city to direct funding towards community development projects and affordable housing.

The details

The community development block grants and home investment partnerships are federal funding programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Charlottesville receives an annual allocation of these funds and uses a competitive application process to award grants to eligible projects and initiatives.

  • The application period is now open and will close on March 31, 2026.

The players

City of Charlottesville

The local government of Charlottesville, Virginia that is administering these grant programs.

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What’s next

The city will review all applications and announce the grant recipients by May 1, 2026. Successful applicants will then be able to access the funding to implement their proposed projects and initiatives.

The takeaway

These grant programs provide an important opportunity for Charlottesville to invest in economic development and affordable housing solutions that can benefit the entire community. The application process is competitive, so local organizations and initiatives will need to put forward strong proposals to secure funding.