The Florida Community Development Association (FCDA) has set forth the following Guiding Objectives:

1. Hold training workshops on regulatory and programmatic issues at locations around the state for all community development and economic development practitioners.

2. Help identify common problems, seek solutions, and plan for an Annual Meeting where members can share, discuss and benefit from their experiences.
3. Act as a clearinghouse for the many questions posed by HUD and the CDBG program officials at the local level throughout the years.
4. Alert community development and economic development professionals to important program changes, funding deadlines and emerging resources.
5. Develop professionalism among individuals responsible for implementing programs by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas, facilitating cooperation on common issues, offering guidance and assistance to members, and acting as a liaison with other agencies and groups.