Before receiving CDBG-DR funding, grantees and subgrantees must conduct an unmet needs assessment to prioritize their recovery projects and determine how their CDBG-DR funding will be allocated into housing, economic development, and infrastructure recovery programs. A comprehensive assessment requires compiling a large amount of data both from residents and from local, state, and federal sources.… Read more
can be one of the most difficult compliance requirements for both program administrators and homeowner applicants to grasp. A duplication of benefits occurs when any person, business, or entity uses federal funds to cover losses for which they have already received assistance from another source. This applies to both grantees and to individuals, and must… Read more
Before grantees can receive funds, they must develop an Action Plan that details the unmet needs analysis, strategic priorities, and the plan for allocating funds to housing, economic development, infrastructure, and/or services programs. This Combined Action Plan consolidates the State of Colorado’s original CDBG-DR Actions Plan that approved by in 2014, and all subsequent Substantial… Read more
The purpose of 2 CFR part 200 is to streamline the Federal government’s guidance on administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements to more effectively focus Federal resources on improving performance and outcomes, while ensuring the financial integrity of taxpayer dollars in partnership with non-Federal stakeholders. 2 CFR 200 – Uniform Guidance
This document details all of the administrative requirements for grants and cooperative agreements to state, local, and federally-recognized Indian tribal governments. 24 CFR 85 – Title 24 of Housing Urban Development Part 85
This document describes policies and procedures applicable to the following programs authorized under title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended: Entitlement grants program Non-entitlement funds: HUD-administered Small Cities and Insular Area programs State program: state-administered Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) non-entitlement funds Special purpose grants Urban Development Action Grant… Read more
This guide serves ad the central technical resource for the interpretation and application of Federal, State, and Local requirements related to the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grantee’s program implementation. It provides information on how to plan for the use of CDBG-DR funds, addresses questions related to rules and regulations, and tracks and disseminates… Read more
Situation reports issued after the initial damage assessment provide an overview of areas within local jurisdictions that have sustained damage and need to be surveyed to determine the extent of damage. Following an initial damage assessment, emergency managers are responsible for issuing the situation report. This should occur within 24 hours following the disaster event.… Read more
Part of disaster preparedness includes creating a community culture of disaster awareness. While this begins internally with city or county emergency management, the entire local government organization – including elected officials – must be involved in community capacity and awareness building during disaster planning. This allows for successful emergency management services plan activation. Suggestions for… Read more
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grantees and subrecipients must follow all local, state and federal procurement requirements. Many localities are unfamiliar with federal procurement policies, making it easy to overlook requirements that can lead to noncompliance and repayment of funds. Download this sample procurement checklist from HUD to ensure compliance at each step… Read more
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