Grants Division

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

The Community Development Department utilizes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to support local Public Services, Economic Development, First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance, Housing Rehabilitation, and Public Facilities Projects. For more information, please contact us at (978) 325-5241 or via email at grants@gloucester-ma.gov.

SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM

The City of Gloucester has established the COVID-19 Emergency Small Business Grant Program to assist in the stabilization of existing small businesses within the City of Gloucester that have had significant business disruption due to the impact of COVID-19. These grant funds will assist small businesses in the City of Gloucester to cover working capital, wages, rent, loss of inventory, and other fixed costs. Learn more...

PY20 PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT APPLICATIONS

Public Service Applications for PY20 are now CLOSED. Any questions can be addressed by contacting the Grants department directly at grants@gloucester-ma.gov or via phone at (978) 325-5241.

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, applications for First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance will not be processed until AFTER July 1. Applications may still be submitted and eligibility can be determined for purchases with a closing date no sooner than July 30, 2020.

First Time Homebuyer Online Application

First Time Homebuyer Policies