Disaster Recovery
CDBG Disaster Recovery Overview
In July, Congress appropriated $300 million in CDBG funds for the Midwestern disasters. The state of Indiana was awarded $67 million for recovery efforts for damage caused by the May and June floods (DR-1766). Congress appropriated supplemental funding in September, $95 million of which has been allocated to the state of Indiana, for emergency disaster assistance in states affected by severe storms and flooding in 2008. The new funding can be used by the state for long-term recovery efforts for damage caused by any previous natural disaster which received a federal declaration this year (DR-1740, DR-1766 and DR-1795).
The Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) is the lead state agency in distributing funds for public infrastructure restoration, economic revitalization, and other non-housing disaster recovery activities. OCRA will serve as the state's primary liaison to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the source of federal funds for long-term disaster recovery in areas affected by natural disasters in 2008. OCRA will work with the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) to manage all housing activities.
OCRA will oversee the use of disaster recovery funds to ensure compliance with HUD rules, lead the development of a disaster recovery action plan, and report to HUD on all disaster recovery issues impacting affected regions.
Please note that only local units of government may apply. CDBG Disaster Recovery is not a program for individuals.
Please see http://www.emergency.in.gov/ for more information regarding disaster recovery in Indiana.
CDBG Disaster Recovery Appropriation 1
The state of Indiana received $67 million which must be used exclusively for recovery efforts from damage caused by the June storms and flooding (DR-1766). Local units of government in the counties declared by FEMA during DR-1766 are eligible to be considered for these funds. The state had targeted two areas for the use of these funds: local match for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Home Buyout Program and local match for the FEMA Public Assistance Program.
DR-1766 Eligible Counties map
Download January 13 2009 workshop presentation slides
Download February 1 2010 workshop presentation slides (amendment workshop)
Hazard Mitigation Home Buyout Program FAQ's
CDBG Disaster Recovery Appropriation 1 Application
Disaster Recovery Appropriation 1 Action Plan
Disaster Recovery Appropriation 1 Action Plan- Amendment 1
Disaster Recovery Appropriation 1 Action Plan- Amendment 2
Quarterly Report 6.30.09
Quarterly Report 9.30.09
Quarterly Report 12.31.09
Upcoming Disaster Appropriation 1 Workshop
A new grant opportunity will be available this spring through the Disaster Recovery Appropriation 1 fund. This program will involve other, non-FEMA Public Assistance projects in those counties declared in Disaster 1766. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) will also present information on programs from this funding allocation available through their agency.
February 1, 2010, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Indiana Government Center South
CDBG Disaster Recovery Appropriation 2
The state of Indiana has been allocated $95 million for emergency disaster assistance for any natural disaster in 2008 which received a federal declaration (DR-1740, DR-1766, and DR-1795). Congress has mandated at least 10% be used for the creation of affordable rental housing. These funds, by Congressional order, cannot be used as match for federal programs such as FEMA Hazard Mitigation and Public Assistance programs. The state is still determining the details as to how this second appropriation will be used.
Map of counties approved for assistance
Download April 2 workshop presentation slides
Procurement of Grant Administration
Disaster Recovery Appropriation 2 Application
Disaster Appropropriation 2 ED Application
Rurality Index
Disaster 2 Resolution
CDBG Disaster Recovery Appropriation 2 Action Plan
CDBG Disaster Recovery Appropriation 2 Action Plan Amendment
Quarterly Report 6.30.09
Quarterly Report 9.30.09
Quarterly Report 12.31.09
Upcoming Disaster Appropriation 2 Workshops
OCRA will host a series of trainings regarding upcoming grant programs from Allocation 2 of the CDBG Disaster Recovery program. Information will include eligibility, deadlines, requirements, etc. All workshops will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Indiana Government Center South Auditorium, which is located at 402 W. Washington Street in Indianapolis.
December 16, 2009- DR2 Dams/Levees program workshop
Slides from workshop
DNR required information for Dams
DNR Required information for Levees
HUD 8 step process
January 13, 2010- DR2 Waterway Debris program workshop
Slides from workshop
Logjam information
February 25, 2010- DR2 Stormwater program workshop
March 10, 2010- DR2 Water/Wastewater Small Projects program (non SRF/USDA) workshop
September 3, 2010- DR2 Clearance program workshop
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