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Community Development Administration (CDA)
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.
Empowering communities to implement community-driven development!
Neighborhood Transformation Grants
Due to the May 16 EF3 Tornado and ongoing recovery efforts, proposals are now due on July 14, 2025.
The City of St. Louis - Community Development Administration (CDA) is now accepting proposals for its 2025 Neighborhood Transformation Grants. These competitive grants are designed to support impactful projects in Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) and Economic Justice Index (EJI) priority areas across the city.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, Community Development Corporations (CDCs), homebuilders, contractors, and neighborhood associations. CDA welcomes a wide range of proposals—from affordable housing development to green space improvements, public art, and other community-led revitalization efforts.
The 2025 Neighborhood Transformation Grants funding cycle is open!
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.
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
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
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
SLFRF Compliance and Closeout Services
Opens:
01/17/2025
Request For Proposal - 5101-23 Virginia Ave
Opens:
03/10/2020
Healthy Home Repair Contractors Request for Qualifications
Opens:
07/25/2022
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.
- 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
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STL Art Place Initiative - Transforming Vacant Places into Creative Spaces
How CDA is powering STL Art Place’s Vision for Artist-led Neighborhood Revitalization.
Press release | Community Development Administration | 06/27/2025 -
Northside Youth And Senior Service Center Shows Up for North St. Louis: Delivering Meals, Hope, and Community
NSYSSC delivers 300+ meals daily to seniors. After the May tornado, they scaled up, serving 2,000 meals a day to neighbors in need.
Press release | Community Development Administration | 06/27/2025 -
CDA 2020–2024 Impact Report
First of its kind report highlights five years of CDA-funded agencies, nonprofits, and homebuilders working to strengthen neighborhoods and families.
Press release | Community Development Administration | 05/07/2025
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Contact Information
Email: cda@stlouis-mo.gov
Phone:
(314) 657-3700
Healthy Home Repair Hotline:
(314) 657-3888
Fax:
(314) 613-7012
Hours:
8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday
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Address:
1520 Market
, Suite 2000
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
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