CDBG Virtual Capacity Building Training: Best Practices in Financial Management, Reporting, and Recordkeeping

08/13/2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Overview

Type: Meeting

Admission: Charge.

Agenda: None. The agenda will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

Description

CDBG Virtual Capacity Building Training – Best Practices in Financial Management, Reporting, & Recordkeeping

Join CDA for this virtual training designed for both new and experienced applicants and grantees of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Whether you’re preparing your first proposal or managing an active award, this session will cover practical strategies to strengthen compliance, protect public funds, and improve program performance.

Questions about the 2027 CDBG funding cycle?
Instructions for asking questions are on the main webpage here: www.stlouis-mo.gov/CDA/cdbg/2027.cfm. Or applicants may ask questions at the webinar. 

Resources, a link to the application portal, the Program Year 2027 CDBG RFP document, links to trainings, and more for applicants to the 2027 program year CDBG funding cycle are all posted here: www.stlouis-mo.gov/CDA/cdbg/2027.cfm

Program Year 2027 CDBG applications are due on August 24!

Topics will include:

  • Setting up sound internal controls and financial tracking systems for CDBG-funded projects
  • Understanding and meeting HUD’s documentation and reporting requirements
  • Best practices for maintaining accurate records to support eligibility, performance, and audit readiness
  • Tips to avoid common compliance pitfalls and reduce risk
  • How strong financial management directly supports project success and community impact

Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance from CDA staff who oversee CDBG contract compliance and monitoring.

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom)

This training is strongly recommended for all 2025 CDBG funding cycle applicants and current subrecipients.

Zoom Information

You are invited to register for a Zoom webinar!

When: Aug 13, 2026 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic:  CDBG Virtual Capacity Building Training: Best Practices in Financial Management, Reporting, and Recordkeeping

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://stlouis-mo-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8W8mDIxOSiWmOdxRLIvYPw

Join from an H.323/SIP room system:
H.323:
144.195.19.161 (US West)
206.247.11.121 (US East)
159.124.132.243 (Mexico)
159.124.168.213 (Canada Toronto)
159.124.196.25 (Canada Vancouver)
Meeting ID: 846 1197 6649
SIP: 84611976649@zoomcrc.com

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

More Information

Website:
2027 CDBG Funding Cycle

Accessibility

Persons with special needs or accommodations relating to accessibility or foreign language should contact cda@stlouis-mo.gov or by phone at (314) 657-3830 or (314) 589-6000 (TDD). Interpreting services are available upon request for persons with hearing disabilities. Interested parties should contact the Office on the Disabled at (314) 622-3686/voice or (314) 622-3693/TTY.

Contacts and Location

Location:
Zoom

Sponsor:
Community Development Administration

Contact Name:
Nagel, Tom

Email:
NagelT@StLouis-mo.gov

Phone:
(314) 657-3813

View details and materials on stlouis-mo.gov

History

Event published: Aug 6, 2026 11:10 AM
Last updated: Aug 6, 2026 2:02 PM

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