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The Community Development Administration (CDA) serves as the City of St. Louis’ clearinghouse for federal, state, and local funds. CDA works to implement the Mayor's economic justice agenda by funding a wide range of public and nonprofit entities to provide public services, build affordable housing, combat blight, and conduct various other community development activities.
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Community Development Glossary: A Guide by CDA
A helpful reference guide for CDA partners, grantees, and community stakeholders.
The
Community Development Glossary: A Guide by CDA
is designed to help current and prospective partners of the Community Development Administration (CDA) better understand the terms, acronyms, and jargon commonly used in our work. Whether you're applying for a grant, managing a funded project, or simply learning about how federal and local programs work together, this resource will help you navigate key concepts used by CDA, the City of St. Louis, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and other public agencies and community-based organizations.
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Funding and Training
Through transparent, competitive funding cycles, CDA solicits quality proposals for housing and community development activities. Through the Non-Housing
RFP
, CDA solicits quality proposals for community and economic development activities. Through the
NOFA
process, CDA solicits quality proposals for residential development projects. To assist applicants, CDA periodically holds training sessions to assist in the development of proposals.
2025 CDBG Funding Cycle / Non-Housing RFP
Commercial Facade Improvement Program
Neighborhood Transformation Grants NOFA
2023 Housing Production NOFA
CDA Workshops and Training Sessions
CDA Capacity Building Modules
Operating Agency Training
Citizen Participation
CDA encourages participation at all stages of the process. This section includes the City's Plan for citizen participation and past and current meeting notices, and document review requests.
CDA 2024 Citizen Participation Plan document
CDBG-DR Action Plan community engagement
Public Hearing and RFP Notices
COVID-19 CARES Act CDBG Funding Items and Public Notices
Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Grievance Procedure
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) - Food Assistance RFP
Affordable Housing Strategy
Featured CDA Project
Doorways 2.0 Jefferson Campus
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Economic Justice Areas
The City of St. Louis is targeting ARPA funds to communities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The map below consolidates over 10 factors ranging from life expectancy and violent crime rates to education attainment and Internet access to identify the census tracts in the city with the most needs. You can you find additional citywide details on the
Economic Justice Index Overview map
Neighborhood Transformation Investments (2021-2025) Map
Learn more about and explore a
map of the City of St. Louis'
Neighborhood Transformation Investments (2021-2025)
Procurement
2026 HOME-ARP Supportive Services Notice of Funding Availability
Opens:
04/20/2026
2024 CDBG Request for Proposals
Opens:
07/21/2023
RFPs for Recreation Center Roof Replacements and Repairs
Opens:
10/09/2025
RFP for Facade Contractors
Opens:
08/08/2025
Healthy Home Repair Contractors Request for Qualifications
Opens:
07/25/2022
SLFRF Compliance and Closeout Services
Opens:
01/17/2025
HOME-ARP Permanent Supportive Housing NOFA
Opens:
02/27/2025
2025 PRO Housing NOFA
Opens:
02/27/2025
2025 Neighborhood Plan Implementation NOFA
Opens:
02/27/2025
Affordable Housing Production: Rental and For Sale NOFA
Opens:
02/27/2025
Community Development Grants: Neighborhood Beautification & Green Community Spaces
Opens:
03/14/2025
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Reports & Documents
In accordance with HUD regulations, CDA makes available several documents for public review, including the Consolidated Plans, Annual Action Plans and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2025
City of St. Louis 2023 Affordable Housing Report
Plans, Reports, NOFAs, and RFPs
HUD Qualified Census Tracts (QCT) in St. Louis for 2023 PDF
HUD Qualified Census Tracts (QCT) in St. Louis for 2023 Interactive Map
Area Median Income (AMI) Limits for CDBG, HOME, and NSP programs
Request for Proposals 5101-23 Virginia Ave
News and Announcements
CDA Awards $544,887 to Foundation for Strengthening Families for the First All-Boys Preschool in North St. Louis
The Neighborhoods Transformation Grant funding includes $413,533 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Press release | Community Development Administration | 04/14/2026
CDA Announces Vacant Unit Turns for Tornado Recovery Awards
101 units underway with Rams Settlement Funds are restoring housing for tornado-impacted residents.
Press release | Community Development Administration | 01/08/2026
Mayor Spencer Appoints Matt Moak as Interim Executive Director of CDA
Moak is a familiar face at CDA, where he served as executive director from April 2019 to April 2021.
Press release | Community Development Administration,Office of the Mayor | 11/21/2025
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Upcoming Events
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May
01
2026 HOME-ARP Supportive Services NOFA Virtual Workshop
09:00 AM,
Community Development Administration
Notices
April 21, 2026
West End Court VI Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact - Notice Of Intent To Request Release Of Funds
April 20, 2026
2026 HOME-ARP Supportive Services Notice of Funding Availability
April 15, 2026
Benton Park Place Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact - Notice Of Intent To Request Release Of Funds
March 17, 2026
Morgan Ford Homes Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact - Notice Of Intent To Request Release Of Funds
February 12, 2026
Eliot School Redevelopment Notice - NOI RROF FONSI
January 13, 2026
Village at Cates Place Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds
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Email:
cda@stlouis-mo.gov
Phone:
(314) 657-3700
Healthy Home Repair Hotline:
(314) 657-3888
Fax:
(314) 613-7012
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8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday
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