URGENT NEED FOR DISASTERS
This program helps communities address an urgent need resulting from a sudden and severe natural or other disaster where no other financial resources are available.
FUNDING
$100,000
maximum
MATCH
Not Required
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Funding Amounts
$100,000 is allocated for the Urgent Need for Disasters program in 2024. Communities can request up to $100,000 for eligible expenses.
Qualifying Projects
This program funds projects that address an urgent need resulting from a sudden and severe natural or other disaster. Eligible expenses include:
Selection Criteria
Grant applications are evaluated for funding based on project need, readiness, impact, matching funds source and availability. Key considerations include:
Applicants should provide matching funds, when available. The applicant is responsible for paying for the cost of the Environmental Review and the cost for such should be included on the application Project Budget Form. All insurance proceeds must be secured in an escrow account prior to the city/county applying for Urgent Need funding.
No certifications are required.
Cities are eligible to submit only one application per year for our Annual Competition. Counties may apply for two. They may apply for one for themselves or one on behalf of another organization or entity.
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Qualify
LMI help The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program requires that each CDBG funded activity must either principally benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons, aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or meet a community development need having a particular urgency.
| Persons in Family |
LMI Family Income Limit* |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 | |
| 7 | |
| 8 |
*LMI calculations are from 2015 Census and LMI by household are from 2023 HUD Section 8. Final LMI will be confirmed upon application review.
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Assistance from a professional with CDBG grant experience can help you streamline and strengthen your application. Some or all of the costs to engage help can be covered by your award.
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Grant Guidelines (.pdf) Application Checklist and Documents (.pdf) CDBG General Application Requirements (.pdf) view all resources ApplicationApplication Deadline: January 29 through December 2, 2024, or until funds are depleted
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