Portal:Department of Housing and Urban Development/Programs

ProgramName	OrgSponsor	Purpose	Website	InitialFunding
Community Development Block Grant	Office of Community Planning and Development	The Community Development Block Grant provides flexible funding to states and local governments for community development. It aims to improve housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income communities.	https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/cdbg	$2.6 billion
First-Time Homebuyer Grant Programs	Office of Housing	First-Time Homebuyer Grant Programs, run by HUD’s Office of Housing, aid new buyers with grants and loans for down payments, boosting affordable homeownership for low-income families.	https://www.hud.gov/buying	$100 million (initial HUD funding for related programs)
HOME Investment Partnerships Program	Office of Community Planning and Development	The HOME Investment Partnerships Program provides formula grants to states and localities to create affordable housing for low-income households. It aims to expand housing opportunities and strengthen public-private partnerships through flexible funding mechanisms.	https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/home	$1.5 billion
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program	Office of Public and Indian Housing	Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, run by HUD, aids low-income families and elderly with rental vouchers for safe housing, cutting homelessness.	https://www.hud.gov/topics/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8	$200 million