CDBG Virtual Capacity Building Training (Best Practices: Financial Management; Reporting & Recordkeeping

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 2026 CDBG funding cycle?
Instructions for asking questions are on the main webpage here: www.stlouis-mo.gov/CDA/cdbg/2026.cfm. Or applicants may ask questions at the webinar. 

Resources, a link to the application portal, the 2026 CDBG RFP document, links to trainings, and more for applicants to the 2026 program year CDBG funding cycle are all posted here: www.stlouis-mo.gov/CDA/cdbg/2026.cfm

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: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 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 15, 2025 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic:  CDBG Virtual Capacity Building Training - Best Practices

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://stlouis-mo-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cEyqLaBwRqW4FZ9wMqA5OA

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: 840 0791 3633
SIP: 84007913633@zoomcrc.com

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

Portal Help

If you are having technical issues with the portal, please contact CDAgrants@stlouis-mo.gov. Note: this contact is only for technical issues. Please read the NOFA documents for instructions to ask questions about the NOFA funding opportunities.

Common Login Question – FYI
If you're having trouble logging in, make sure to add .cda to the end of your email address when entering your username. For example: grantwriter@example.com.cda

This is how CDA's Salesforce system recognizes CDA grant portal users.

Event Type: Meeting
When: Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Location: Zoom
Neighborhood: City-Wide
Ward: Many wards
Admission: Free.
Contact:
Contact Phone: (314) 657-3813