Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Urgent Need for Disasters

* The Urgent Need Grant Program provides funding to help local governments address severe, unforeseen conditions that pose an immediate threat to public health or welfare. * The program is available for communities that have experienced a sudden and severe natural or other disaster. * Eligible expenses include activities designed to meet urgent health and welfare needs, reimbursement for project costs, and administration costs for grant funds. * The program has a total allocation of $100,000 for 2025, with a maximum grant amount of $100,000. * Applications are accepted from May 1 to November 14, 2025. * To qualify, communities must have an acceptable use project, meet the Urgent Need requirement, and demonstrate that no other financial resources are available to address the emergency. * The program requires a public hearing process, including two public hearings, to ensure community involvement and input.