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Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Overview

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Rural communities have many pressing needs that require outside financial assistance. Through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, the State of Indiana requests federal funds annually to help with a variety of projects including water infrastructure, public facilities, blight clearance, Mainstreet revitalization and many others. These funds help communities to improve quality of life and to ensure the health and safety of their residents. In turn, this enhances their ability to create places where citizens can grow, thrive and prosper.

Be sure to visit OCRA’s 2024 Calendar.

Recent News

Action Plan 2024 Survey Now Open

The State of Indiana is collecting information from residents about housing choice and community needs. Your input will help inform important decisions about statewide housing and community development planning.

This survey is for anyone who lives in the State of Indiana.

The survey is located at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/IndianaResidentHousingSurvey2024
O en EspaƱol: www.surveymonkey.com/r/IndianaResidentHousingSurvey2024?lang=es

If you complete the survey by Feb. 29, 2024, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $100 Visa gift card. Thank you for participating! Please tell your friends, family and coworkers about the survey or share it on social media! If you would like assistance with the survey or an alternative format, please contact Root Policy Research at hello@rootpolicy.com or 970-880-1415.

The survey closes on Feb. 29, 2024.

For more information on the 2024 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development click here.


CDBG Planning Grants now open for applications

The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs' Community Development Block Grant Planning Grant program is now open for applications. First quarter applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. ET on Feb. 16, 2024, via the Indiana Electronic Grants Management System, found here. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications prior to 4 p.m. ET on Feb. 16, 2024, as technical assistance will not be available after that time.The following plan types will be open as part of the first quarter round:

  • COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan
  • Comprehensive Plan
  • Water Infrastructure Plan
  • Broadband Readiness Plan
  • Economic Development Plan
  • Environmental Assessment
  • Public Facilities Feasibility Study
  • Historic Preservation Plan
  • Downtown Revitalization Plan

While a formal site visit is not required for this program, applicants must contact their OCRA community liaison to 1) notify the office of their intention to submit an application and 2) to receive technical assistance on the planning process. A map of community liaison districts can be found here. Important notes:

  • All income surveys initiated under OCRA’s current policy for this planning round must be approved by OCRA in eGMS ahead of the application due date of Feb. 16, 2024.
  • All completed income survey documentation for this planning round should be submitted for final approval in eGMS by Feb. 2, 2024, to ensure OCRA has the full 10 days to complete its review.
  • As a reminder, the new Qualifications Based Selection Planning Grant Procurement Policy is in effect as of Aug. 15, 2022. In accordance with the policy, procurement of professional services for the planning study must be completed prior to the submission of the planning grant application in eGMS for quarter one of 2024.

The next round of planning grants is expected to continue quarterly until funds have been exhausted.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 holistic community development. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the planning grant process.


For further information on these programs, contact the assigned OCRA regional community liaison.


CDBG Awards

CDBG Awards Map

Below is a map of all the CDBG funded projects, including planning grants and disaster recovery, from 2013 to 2018

CDBG Grant Programs

Click below to learn more about the specific grants included in the CDBG program

Additional Information

Click to view the Community Liaison Map and contact information.