TxCDBG
The Texas Community Development Block Grant Program supports our communities and region by providing public infrastructure, suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.
All non-entitlement cities and counties in the TCOG region are eligible for these funds which come to the Texas Department of Agriculture from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).
Annually, the TCOG region receives a formula-based allocation of funds for which applicants can compete. The CDBG applications are scored based on criteria developed by the Unified Scoring Committee (USC), which is composed of one representative from each Council of Governments in the state, and points allocated by Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Grants are awarded to the highest-ranking applications. Projects are funded until all available money is expended from that cycle.
TCOG staff also provides technical assistance, support, and data for cities and counties in our region with CDBG grant applications and other programs.
Collaboration, and Community Engagement
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities.
To support community development, activities are identified through an ongoing process. Activities may address needs such as infrastructure, economic development projects, public facilities installation, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services, clearance/acquisition, microenterprise assistance, code enforcement, homeowner assistance, etc.
2025 TxCDBG Project Implementation Manual (draft)
The draft of the 2025 TxCDBG Project Implementation Manual has been uploaded to the TDA website. These drafts are essential for understanding the upcoming program guidelines and requirements, so we encourage you to review them carefully. Your insights and suggestions on these documents will help us refine our resources to better serve you. Certain text appears in blue font to highlight changes to the language from previous editions, though minor edits that do not change policy are not necessarily marked. A summary of the 2025 changes can be found in the Stakeholder Cover Letter at the top of the page.
After reviewing the draft manual, TDA welcomes feedback on policy and clarity of the program requirements. Feedback that is received prior to August 1, 2025, may be incorporated into the final manual if appropriate.
The 2025 TxCDBG Project Implementation Manual will be effective September 1, 2025.
2025 TxCDBG Administrator Workshop Registration
The 2025 Manual updates will be discussed at the upcoming TxCDBG Implementation Workshops. The workshops are nearing capacity, but we have room for you! In addition to a full day of training redesigned to be interactive and informative for both experienced and new administrators, the second day of each workshop consists of topic-based breakout sessions:
- Environmental Review
- Build America, Buy America (BABA)
- Force Account
TxCDBG Listserv - to receive email announcements about program updates, funding availability, events, and more from the TxCDBG Listserv.
Our Region
The Texoma region is located in north central Texas south of Lake Texoma and the Red River that borders the states of Oklahoma and Texas which includes Cooke, Fannin, & Grayson counties.
Cooke County
Fannin County
Grayson County
Texoma Demographics
Texoma
225,563
Cooke
43,219
Fannin
37,300
Grayson
145,044
Source: Texas Water Development Board Regional Water Plan County Population Projections for 2020-2070
Median Household Income
USA - $75,149
State of Texas - $73,035
Texoma
$62,173
Cooke
$66,374
Fannin
$66,374
Grayson
$54,309
The Median Household Income for Texoma is $62,173, with 14.3% of the population living in poverty, compared to 16% of Texans and 14.6% of Americans. Based on the 2017-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, the Median Household Income for Cooke County is $66,374 with 13% of persons living in poverty. The Fannin County Median Household Income is $65,835 with 12.9% of persons living in poverty. The Grayson County Median Household Income is $54,309 with 13.4% of persons living in poverty.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Gross Rent as a % of Income
Affordability is the relative expenses families and individuals spend on housing in the Texoma region. A general rule of thumb is that families should spend no more than 30% of their monthly income on housing.
Affordability at a Glance - % of Population Spending 30% or More on Housing:
USA - 50.6%
State of Texas - 47.8%
Cooke
40.9%
Fannin
43.4%
Grayson
42.66%
Source: US Census Bureau, 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
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