Understand Phase 3 of the CDBG-DR program in Month 6 of disaster recovery. Get guidance on grant navigation, reconstruction planning, and survivor support strategies.
By Murray Wennerlund, published , updated .
Implementation plan and public action plan approved by HUD.
HUD will review the grantee’s DRGR action plan and will unblock access to federal funds.
What key milestones occur during Phase 3 of the HUD CDBG-DR grant process in Month 6?
Phase 3 marks the formal activation of federal disaster recovery funding. During this stage, HUD and the grantee finalize their agreement, establish a line of credit, and publish public-facing policies. The grantee must enter all projects and proposed outcomes into the DRGR system and complete their first drawdown of funds within 180 days, enabling access to allocated federal resources.
