NoFA Application Process

Arlington's FY 2027 Community Development Fund NOFA is available for review on the County's website at arlingtonva.us.

The deadline for FY2027 applications was September 12.

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Application Opens: Monday, July 7
  • Pre-Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 13
  • Full Application Deadline: Friday, September 12

Click here(PDF, 175KB) to view and print the Community Development Fund Application Process (PDF) or follow the steps below. 

Community Development Fund NoFA

Arlington County invites nonprofit organizations to submit proposals requesting funds for eligible programs and services from the Community Development Fund (CDF) for a one-year grant for FY 2027.

The Community Development Fund is an annual competitive grant comprised of a combination of federal, state, and local sources:

  • Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
  • Federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
  • Community Services Block Grant – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (CSBG-TANF)
  • Arlington County’s Affordable Housing Investment Fund, Housing Services (AHIF Services)

Grants will be awarded for one year, beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The actual amount will be determined upon the Arlington County Board’s approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and may be dependent on federal appropriations.

Learn more about the Community Development Fund NoFA including eligibility requirements, pre- and full application and more. 

How to Apply

Step 1.Complete at least one (1) Technical Assistance Offering

*NEW THIS YEAR*

  1. FY 2027 Community Development Fund NOFA Workshop:

  2. Technical Assistance Office Hours:

Step 2.Complete the Pre-Application

*NEW THIS YEAR*
All applicants are required to submit a pre-application electronically through Neighborly by Wednesday, August 13, 2025.  

Applicants will be notified by Friday, August 15, 2025, if they are approved to complete the full application.

Step 3.Complete the Full Application

All applicants are required to submit a full application electronically through Neighborly by Friday, September 12, 2025. 

Step 4.Cure Your Application (If Necessary)

*NEW THIS YEAR*

Applicants that submit incomplete and/or insufficient applications will be invited to cure their application within two (2) business days after the application deadline.

Staff will inform applicants if their application has been successfully cured, allowing it to be considered for funding.

More Information

  • All pre- and full applications are to be submitted electronically through Neighborly (new application software).
  • Applicants must complete at least one technical assistance offering to be considered for funding.
  • There will be no applicant presentations during the FY 2027 review cycle.
  • A new budget template is required to be submitted along with all full applications.

Contact Us

Questions? 

Applicants are encouraged to submit Community Development content-related questions and to discuss program ideas with County staff prior to submitting an application. Please contact:
Caitlin Jones
cjones1@arlingtonva.us
(703) 228-3762 

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