Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) via U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grants: Planning Grants Community Development Block Grants: Planning Grants is sponsored by Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) via U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This program leverages Community Development Block Grant funding to help Indiana communities plan for long-term, holistic improvement. Grants are available for comprehensive plans, COVID-19 economic recovery plans, broadband readiness plans, and environmental assessment plans, aiding in land use, government capacity, public services, placemaking, economic development, housing, transportation, agriculture, natural resources, broadband access, and historic resources.
Up to $60,000 for communities over 10,000 population; up to $50,000 for communities under 10,000 population (Comprehensive Plans); up to $50,000 (COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan); up to $50,000 (Broadband Readiness Plans for single community) or $70,000 (Broadband Readiness Plans for regional applicants) Deadline: Check Source