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OCRA > Community Development Block Grants > Planning Grant Planning Grant

Planning Grants are funded with Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The goal of the program is to encourage communities to plan for long-term community development. Community leaders can apply for projects relating to such issues as infrastructure, downtown revitalization, and community facilities. To be competitive, projects must demonstrate:

  • They meet a goal of the Federal Act;
  • The particular planning initiative addresses established long-term community priorities;
  • The funds granted will have a significant impact on the overall project;
  • The community has a strong commitment to the project; and
  • The project is ready to proceed upon the grant being awarded and will be completed within 12 months. If you would like to find out more about these grant opportunities or see if a local project is eligible for a grant, contact Kathleen Weissenberger at 317.232.1703.

Community leaders click on the link below to access the appropriate planning grant forms.

Planning Grant Application

Comprehensive Plans_OCRA Technical Requirements
Downtown Revitalization Plans_OCRA Technical Requirements
Economic Development Plans_OCRA Technical Requirements
Historic Preservation Plans_OCRA Technical Requirements

Conservancy District Plans_DNR Guidelines
Master Parks Plans_DNR Guidelines

SRF PER Requirements

Water System Plans_RUS Bulletin 1780-2
Sewer System Plans_RUS Bulletin 1780-3
Storm Drainage Plans_RUS Bulletin 1780-5

If you have any questions on the Planning Grant program then please contact your Community Liaison. 
Click HERE for the Community Liaison district map and their contact information.