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.

Email (314) 657-3700 More contact info

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.

Grants and Impact Map

Click the thumbnail below to learn more about and explore a map of CDA's grants and impact

A map of the City of St. Louis with icons showing CDA has made grants i.e. housing, services, home repair

 

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.

 

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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. 

News and Announcements

  • City of St. Louis Launching Emergency Rental Assistance Program
    The City of St. Louis announced today that the application process for emergency rental assistance will open to St. Louis residents on December 3.
    Press release | Department of Human Services,Office of the Mayor,Community Development Administration | 11/27/2024
  • Vacancy Strategy Initiative Quarterly Convening
    The Vacancy Collaborative tackles the persistent issue of vacant and abandoned properties in St. Louis.
    Press release | Community Development Administration | 11/14/2024
  • 2025 CDBG Awards News
    Public Services, Vacancy, Facades, Homeowner Assistance, Home Construction, Economic Development, Public Facility Upgrades, and more
    Press release | Community Development Administration | 10/15/2024

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

Address:
1520 Market , Suite 2000
St. Louis, Missouri 63103

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