This Action Guide is intended to help low income groups better understand the CDBG program and how to influence decisions about the use of this important resource. It is written by Ed Gramlich, CCC’s Community Development Specialist, who has assisted groups on CDBG and other community development issues for more than 23 years. Preparation of this guide was supported by a cooperative agreement from the Housing and Urban Development Department’s Office of Community Planning and Development. (Author)