Federal grants to City of Detroit
City of Detroit in Detroit, Michigan received $882 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 68 awards. Its largest program was Community Development Block Grants/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii, with $442 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $452 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$882 million
- Awards68
- Awarded in FY 2025$452 million
- Largest award$347 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 12 | $132 million |
| FY 2022 | 9 | $52.5 million |
| FY 2023 | 21 | $128 million |
| FY 2024 | 14 | $117 million |
| FY 2025 | 16 | $452 million |
Programs that fund City of Detroit
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Development Block Grants/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii | 3 | $442 million |
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 7 | $209 million |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 7 | $67.5 million |
| Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants | 3 | $35.5 million |
| Emergency Solutions Grant Program | 7 | $27.1 million |
| Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS | 6 | $19.9 million |
| Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program | 3 | $18.9 million |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Collaboration with Academia to Strengthen Public Health | 1 | $11.0 million |
| Activities to Support State, Tribal, Local and Territorial (STLT) Health Department Response to Public Health or Healthcare Crises | 1 | $8.7 million |
| Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities | 2 | $6.5 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 41 | $828 million |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 2 | $19.2 million |
| Department of Transportation | 5 | $12.1 million |
| Department of Commerce | 2 | $6.5 million |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 3 | $6.0 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: community development block grant disaster recovery (cdbg-dr) and community development block grant mitigation (cdbg-mit) grant funds are appropriated by congress and allocated by the department of housing and urban development (HUD) as authorized under title i of the housing and community | Community Development Block Grants/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii | May 23, 2025 | $347 million |
| Purpose: community development block grant disaster recovery (cdbg-dr) and community development block grant mitigation (cdbg-mit) grant funds are appropriated by congress and allocated by the department of housing and urban development (HUD) as authorized under title i of the housing and community | Community Development Block Grants/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii | November 6, 2023 | $57.6 million |
| Purpose: community development block grant disaster recovery (cdbg-dr) and community development block grant mitigation (cdbg-mit) grant funds are appropriated by congress and allocated by the department of housing and urban development (HUD) as authorized under title i of the housing and community | Community Development Block Grants/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii | December 4, 2024 | $37.6 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | October 29, 2021 | $35.5 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | May 13, 2021 | $35.3 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | November 9, 2022 | $34.5 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 13, 2023 | $34.0 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 11, 2024 | $32.8 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 24, 2025 | $32.3 million |
| Public and indian housing | Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants | June 25, 2021 | $30.0 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Detroit get?
$882 million in 68 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Detroit the most?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, with $828 million in 41 awards. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Transportation follow.
What is City of Detroit's largest federal grant?
$347 million under Community Development Block Grants/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii, with its first action in the period on May 23, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Detroit?
Its largest are Community Development Block Grants/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii, Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants and Home Investment Partnerships Program.
Other grant recipients in Detroit
- Wayne State University
- Wayne County Airport Authority
- City of Detroit
- Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation
- Matrix Human Services
- Detroit Housing Commission
- Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
- County of Wayne
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