Access a comprehensive, state-by-state directory of HUD Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grantee websites. This portal empowers disaster survivors—homeowners, renters, and community advocates—with direct links to state-managed services funded by HUD and coordinated with FEMA. These resources support long-term recovery after presidentially declared disasters.
By Murray Wennerlund, published , updated .
This index replaces the discontinued annual updates once maintained by federal interagency partners and state emergency managers. It restores public visibility into where citizens can apply for housing assistance, infrastructure repair, and community resilience programs funded by HUD CDBG-DR allocations.
Step-by-step guide to locating your state’s disaster recovery programs funded by HUD CDBG-DR grants, including housing aid, infrastructure repair, and FEMA coordination.
Published: September 28, 2023 | Last Modified: October 27, 2025
Begin by verifying that your area is covered under a presidentially declared disaster. This triggers eligibility for HUD CDBG-DR funding and FEMA coordination.
Each state designates a lead agency to manage HUD CDBG-DR funds. Common examples include Offices of Community Development, Housing Authorities, or Land Offices. Use the WindRainFlood State Index to locate yours.
Visit your state’s official CDBG-DR website. Look for active grant programs, application portals, eligibility criteria, and public notices. These portals are often hosted on .gov domains.
HUD CDBG-DR funds support housing repair, rental assistance, infrastructure, and economic revitalization. Review program descriptions to determine which apply to your household or community.
States publish Action Plans and Quarterly Performance Reports detailing how funds are used. These documents are required by HUD and help you monitor progress and hold agencies accountable.
HUD CDBG-DR is designed to complement FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA disaster loans. Check whether your state’s portal links to these federal programs or offers integrated application support.
If information is missing or unclear, submit a public records request or use the contact form on your state’s CDBG-DR site. States are required to maintain transparency and respond to citizen inquiries.
Editors Note:
Soon, a comprehensive scorecard rating system for each state will be published in the index. As a nation, we are witnessing far too many states failing to deliver the assistance that Congress has authorized. If states are taking on responsibilities traditionally managed by the Federal Government, then outreach services such as the ones I provide here must be accessible, transparent, and easy to navigate.
If I am tasked with creating an index for each state, I should also have the opportunity to assist with your Master Action Plan, as well as every Action Plan Amendment. This is not just a matter of convenience it is your responsibility to your state's citizens. They deserve leaders who are proactive and committed to fulfilling their needs. Step up, take ownership of your role, or make way for someone who will.
While HUD provides general guidelines for transparency, the specific requirement for grantees to create and maintain a public website displaying this information is typically outlined in the Federal Register notices or grant agreements issued for each CDBG-DR allocation.
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Allocations 118-158 Congress: $11,889,437,000 updated for 2025.
What does the State Index of HUD CDBG-DR Grantee Websites provide?
This index offers direct links to each state's HUD CDBG-DR grantee website, enabling citizens to access disaster recovery action plans, funding updates, and public accountability documents. It is designed to prevent obscured aid and ensure transparent oversight of federal recovery programs.
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