Overview

The City of Salem offers federal grant funding opportunities to support local nonprofit organizations and other groups. These grants help provide services, public facilities, and affordable housing for low- and moderate- income residents and neighborhoods. 

Federal Grant Funding Information

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Quick Guide

• CDBG Quick Guide: A resource to understand the Community Development Block Grant program. 
• Guía Rápida de CDBG: Spanish version of the CDBG Quick Guide. 

HOME Investment Partnership Program Quick Guide

• HOME Quick Guide: A resource to understand the HOME Investment Partnership Program. 
• Guía Rápida de HOME: Spanish version of the HOME Quick Guide. 

Presumed Benefit Limited Clientele Certification

This certification is necessary for certain federal grant applications. Find more information on Presumed Benefit Limited Clientele Certification

Plans and Reports

To continue receiving federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Salem must prepare two important documents. These documents outline the City's priorities and how it plans to allocate federal grant funds. 

1. Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan
2. Annual Action Plan and Attachments

At the end of each reporting year, the City of Salem must provide a follow-up report called the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This report details the accomplishments related to the five-year consolidated plan. 

Important Documents

• 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan
• Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
• Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan

Public Notices

The City of Salem issues public notices regarding grant funding and related activities. Here are some recent notices: 

• Notice of 30-Day Public Comment Period and Public Hearing for Substantial Amendment to Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan
• CORRECTED 9/8/25 15-Day Notice of Public Comment, Public Hearing for 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• DRAFT 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• 7/14/25 30-Day Notice of Public Comment for Consolidated Plan Public Hearing (Virtual Only)

Upcoming Events

 April 1, 2026 Fair Housing for Salem Landlords

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

The City of Salem has a Conflict of Interest Disclosure policy for federal programs to ensure transparency and accountability.