A community development corporation (CDC) is a not-for-profit organization incorporated to provide programs, offer services and engage in other activities that promote and support community development. These groups usually serve a geographic location such as a neighborhood or a town.

The Office of Community Development manages federal grant money given to New Orleans by taking, selecting, and distributing funds to local service providers. Data below represents funding from the following HUD grants: HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) - Owner-occupied Rehabilitation Program, Rental Rehabilitation Program and the CDBG Disaster Recovery Grant - Homebuyer Soft Second Mortgage Program.