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CDBG Disaster Recovery Program

Disaster Recovery

This page provides access to key resources and updates related to Indiana’s Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. It supports recovery efforts from the March 31, 2023, tornado disaster and outlines how funds are being used to rebuild and strengthen communities.

Program Overview

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated over $7,6 million in long-term recovery funds to the State of Indiana to support recovery and mitigation efforts following the severe storms and tornadoes under FEMA Disaster Declaration 4704. This funding, made available through the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025 (Public Law 118-158), is intended to address major disasters that occurred in 2023 and 2024.

CDBG-DR Funding Uses & Requirements
  • At least 80 % of funds must support projects in HUD-designated Most Impacted & Distressed (MID) areas (Sullivan County, ZIP 47882).
  • At least 70 % of total funding must benefit low- and moderate-income people.
  • At least 15 % of funds must be used for mitigation projects to reduce future disaster risk.
How Can Funds Be Used?

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Projection of Expenditures and Outcomes

Review projected spending across housing, infrastructure and economic revitalization programs, including expected impacts and timelines.

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Explore the Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ comprehensive strategy for disaster recovery, including funding allocations, program descriptions and mitigation planning.

CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY APPROPRIATION 1 ACTION PLANS

CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY APPROPRIATION 2 ACTION PLANS

Learn how the Office of Community and Rural Affairs engages residents, stakeholders and local governments in shaping recovery efforts through public hearings, outreach and feedback.

Access quarterly performance reports submitted through HUD’s Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting system, detailing progress and outcomes.

  • Contracts

    Browse executed contracts funded through CDBG-DR, including agreements with subrecipients and vendors.

  • Current Procurements

    Stay informed about active procurement opportunities.

CDBG-DR Contact Information

Questions can be sent to: cdbg@ocra.in.gov. Please remember to write “Question” in the subject line of your email. Below are questions received with corresponding answers:

  • Frequently Asked Questions (coming soon)

Previous Disaster Allocations

2008 Disaster Recovery Assistance

In response to the severe storms and flooding that affected numerous Indiana counties in 2008, the State of Indiana was awarded separate allocations from the U.S. Congress totaling $372,546,531 in emergency disaster assistance. These funds were designated to support long-term recovery efforts and address extensive damage resulting from the disaster.

Assistance was provided under Presidential Emergency Declarations FEMA DR-1740, DR-1766, and DR-1795. Allocated funds supported counties in rebuilding essential infrastructure and restoring housing stability. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs acted as the state’s primary liaison to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and partnered with the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority to administer all housing-related initiatives.

2008 Disaster Performance Reports