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OCRA: Community Development Block Grants: Home Community Development Block Grant Program COVID-19 Response Program Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Indiana's state-administered Community Development Block Grant program fosters growth and resilience in rural cities and towns by investing in local initiatives that encourage communities to build, strengthen and thrive.
Rural communities frequently face substantial challenges that require additional financial assistance. The State of Indiana, via the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, manages Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).
These federal funds aim to support non-entitlement towns, cities, and counties throughout Indiana with various initiatives, such as improving water infrastructure, enhancing public facilities, preserving historical sites, addressing residential and commercial blight, and revitalizing Main Streets.
CDBG funding plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life in Indiana communities while ensuring the health and safety of their residents. To explore how the CDBG programs offered by OCRA can boost your community's vitality, review the programs highlighted above. Certified Grant Administrators The State CDBG Program provides grants exclusively to Indiana’s non-entitlement local governments.
These include cities with populations under 50,000 (excluding cities of Metropolitan Statistical Areas) and counties with populations under 200,000. Non-entitlement local governments that meet the general selection criteria and are not listed on the CDBG Project Timeliness Report may apply for CDBG-funded programs offered by the Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
To confirm that your non-entitlement local government is not included on the CDBG Project Timeliness Report, please check the table below. The Office of Community and Rural Affairs offers training for individuals interested in becoming certified grant administrators. These administrators assist non-entitlement local governments in applying for and managing CDBG funds.
To find a certified grant administrator, please refer to the Grant Administrator Certification page . Grant administrators can work on CDBG applications through the electronic Grants Management System . For important information regarding funding rounds, grant deadlines, and training for grant administrators, visit OCRA’s calendar .
If you have specific questions regarding project eligibility, please contact your Community Liaison. You can find the map of the Community Liaison regions here . For questions regarding CDBG Programs, please email cdbg@ocra.
in. gov and a program managers will assist you.
CDBG Project Timeliness Reports GRANTEE GRANT NUMBER DUE DATE (MISSED) ADMIN ENGINEER/ARCHITECT PRIME CONTRACTOR COMPLETION DEADLINE MISSED Ridgeville, Town of WW-21-118 12/31/2023 Kenna Consulting Curry & Associates Jutte Excavating Cromwell, Town of WW-21-111 2/11/2024 Region 3A DLZ Engineering Kirk Brothers Inc Marengo, Town of WW-22-105 3/31/2024 Indiana Region 15 HMB Professional Engineers Mitchell & Stark Lynn, Town of WW-21-123 2/28/2025 Kleinpeter Consulting Choice One Engineering Pittsburg Tank & Tower Vevay, Town of PF-22-107 12/31/2025 SE IN Regional Planning Commission Hrezo Engineering Thoro-Clean Pressure Washing New Market, Town of WW-23-103 1/30/2026 Kleinpeter Consulting Commonwealth Engineering Ottenwell Contracting Gosport, Town of WW-23-105 2/15/2026 Kenna Consulting Curry & Associates Graves Construction Services, Inc. Martin County PF-22-105 2/28/2026 Southern Indiana Development Commission RQAW Corporation Tabor Ownes Construction Group, Inc. Clay City, Town of WW-22-122 2/28/2026 Kleinpeter Consulting Midwestern Engineering Caldwell Tanks, Inc. Losantville, Town of WW-23-102 2/28/2026 Kleinpeter Consulting Commonwealth Engineering Indiana Earthworks Mulberry, Town of WW-23-104 2/28/2026 Northern Indiana Redevelopment Commission FA Wilhelm Construction Miller Pipeline MONITORING DOCUMENTS OVERDUE Dale, Town of WW-20-119 11/23/2025 Indiana Region 15 Midwestern Engineering Koberstein Contracting Ripley County WW-22-113 12/15/2025 SE IN Regional Planning Commission Curry & Associates Pittsburg Tank & Tower Laurel, Town of PF-CV3-405 1/18/2026 SE IN Regional Planning Commission SHP Whisenhunt Construction Lt.
Governor Beckwith, OCRA announce 15 rural communities to receive more than $10. 8 million in federal grants Lt. Governor Beckwith, OCRA announce four Indiana communities to receive more than $1.
5 million in federal grants Community Development Block Grants now open for applications Lt. Governor Beckwith, OCRA announce 15 communities to receive over $9. 4 million in CDBG funding For more CDBG and OCRA news, click here .
Below is a map of all the CDBG funded projects, including planning grants and disaster recovery, from 2013 to 2018 Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs More IN. gov Online Services Find out who my legislator is. Find out more about the Lt.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Non-entitlement local governments in Indiana, including cities with populations under 50,000 and counties under 200,000. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $600,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 7, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Community Economic Development Projects is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). This program awards discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. The goal is to address objectives such as decreasing dependency on federal programs, chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in urban and rural areas.
San Diego County Housing and Community Development Grant Program is a grant from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors that funds community improvement projects benefiting low- and moderate-income persons in the unincorporated area of San Diego County. Administered through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the program provides federal funds for projects aligned with county priorities. Eligible applicants are residents and nonprofit entities operating in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County whose projects benefit low- and moderate-income populations. Awards range from $10,000 to $100,000. The application deadline was October 31, 2025.