The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program distinguishes between four types of costs. This guides details the differences between these cost types in order for grantees to correctly classify costs Guidance on CDBG-DR Costs
This guide provides a list of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) resources for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. CDBG-DR Resources Summary
This guide provides a list of the commonly-used acronyms in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. CDBG-DR Common Acronyms List
This guide provides information on how to avoid common compliance errors and launch an effective Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Keys Things To Do When You Receive CDBG-DR Funds
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Exchange provides a guide on how to successfully launch a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. This includes a needs assessment kit, operational function summaries, capacity modules, and a staffing analysis worksheet. CDBG-DR Program Life Cycle Quick Guide
This fact sheet provides an introduction to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) program including information on who is eligible to receive this funding, how it can be used, and a basic overview of the process for implementing a CDBG-DR program. CDBG-DR grantees and subrecipients can use this fact sheet as a… Read more
Each CDBG-DR appropriation is authorized through a Public Law (PL) and the associated Federal Register (FR) Notice. Together, these detail the rules and regulations that govern the use of funds as well as any waivers to the CDBG rules. The following tips provide guidance to help grantees ensure they have a thorough understanding of… Read more
The International City/County Management Association’s (ICMA’s) Elizabeth Kellar provides insight into the challenges and the importance of thinking long-term in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. From updating building code to implementing home buyout programs, Kellar cites examples of measures that communities have taken after disasters to successfully build back stronger and more resilient to… Read more
As part of disaster planning, every community should have multiple shelter locations identified and assessed. These tips provide a starting point for communities to plan and prepare for getting fully-stocked, staffed and organized shelters in place quickly after a disaster. Pre-stock shelters with enough supplies. To avoid chaos, supplies like water, non-perishable food, chairs,… Read more
Trained staff are essential to making it through the initial 72-hour push after a disaster, when localities often have to go it alone. They also help ensure that the proper resources are attained in the weeks and months after a disaster and that the community is fully reimbursed for disaster recovery expenses. “The best work… Read more
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