Housing and Neighborhoods

The Planning and Neighborhood department seeks to improve the quality of life of all citizens, including lower-income individuals and families living in Salisbury’s most distressed neighborhoods. We facilitate the stabilization and revitalization of these areas by increasing the supply and condition of affordable housing, developing long-range economic development and reinvestment strategies targeted to these areas, encouraging new infrastructure construction, and supporting public service providers like Rowan Helping Ministries, the Family Crisis Council, and the Salisbury Community Development Corporation.

Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) Public Service Grant

The Planning and Neighborhoods department is accepting applications for small grants awarded to nonprofits that service low-to-moderate income individuals and households. A limited number of small grants (less than $10,000) are made possible with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. 

Each year, the City utilizes surveys to determine what areas of need should be prioritized when selecting public services to fund. The Community Health Needs Assessment survey completed by residents earlier this year shows a significant need for:

• Access to housing that is both affordable and safe
• Affordable, healthy food
• Affordable childcare
• Programs that address public safety concerns

The selection committee will take these priorities into account when evaluating new applications. Decisions will be released in early September 2025.

To apply for the grant, or learn more about it, please use the links below:

Online Application

2025 CDBG Public Service Handbook

All interested organizations are encouraged to reach out to Planning and Neighborhoods staff before submitting an application. Contact Graycen Murray at (704) 638-5324 or via email at Graycen.Murray@salisburync.gov.