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.
Click here for listing of 2026 TxCDBG Events
Click here for upcoming TxCDBG Award Announcements and Deadlines
TDA is pleased to announce the release of two new grant opportunities for the upcoming Program Year 2027:
2027-2028 Community Development Fund (CDV)
Purpose: The Community Development Fund is the largest fund category in the TxCDBG program. This fund is available on a biennial basis for funding through a competition in each of the 24 state planning regions. Although most funds are used for public facilities (water/wastewater infrastructure, street and drainage improvements and housing activities), there are numerous other activities for which these funds may be used.
Maximum Grant Amount: $750,000
Community Application Deadline: November 19, 2026
Link to CDV landing page, including the Application Guide
Link to adopted Unified Scoring Committee factors
2027 Colonia Fund Construction Program (CFC)
Purpose: The Colonia Fund - Construction program provides eligible applicants with grants to fund water and wastewater improvements, housing rehabilitation for low- to moderate-income households, and similar basic needs for colonia residents.
The term “colonia” means any identifiable unincorporated community that is determined to be a colonia on the basis of objective criteria, including lack of potable water supply, lack of adequate sewage systems, and lack of decent, safe, and sanitary housing; and was in existence as a colonia before the date of the enactment of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (November 28, 1990). The colonia must be located with 150 miles of the Texas-Mexico border to be eligible for CFC funding.
Maximum Grant Amount: $1,000,000
Community Application Deadline: November 19, 2026
Link to CFC landing page, including the Application Guide
Application Webinars and Technical Assistance
The application process for 2027 has two distinct phases. The Community Application, due November 19, 2026, will collect information needed to assess community eligibility and scoring. Applicants that score within funding range will be invited to submit a Project Application that identifies a project and details the specific work to be performed.
A webinar has been planned to assist applicants with this new process – no registration is required, and the link to join the session can be found on the TxCDBG Training webpage.
September 25, 2026 | Application Webinar for 2027 TxCDBG Opportunities | 10am |
In addition, TDA staff will be available online for questions about the Community Application at least one a week throughout the application period. The dates for these “office hours” are noted on the same TxCDBG Training webpage. Questions can also be sent to: CDBGApps@TexasAgriculture.gov.
Next Steps
- Review the Community Application Guide(s) and attend the Application Webinar.
- Initiate the TDA-GO application – the 2027 applications will be available in TDA-GO starting 9/18/2026.
- Schedule the Application Resolution with your local governing body – TDA recommends including this on your agenda in October.
If you have questions regarding either application, please reach out to CDBGApps@TexasAgriculture.gov.
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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