CDBG 2024 Disaster Recovery - Buyout

About this archived opportunity

Purpose This grant program is designed to help local jurisdictions move forward with critical infrastructure and recovery efforts following a disaster. FEMA requires state and local governments to contribute a “local share” or “match” toward eligible projects, but these costs can be difficult for communities already stretched thin by emergency response, recovery needs, and reduced revenues. The Non‑Federal Match Program provides CBG-DR funding support as match to ease that burden for FEMA’s HMGP and FEMA-Project Assistance Programs. In addition to assisting with required match funding, CDBG‑DR resources may also be used to enhance HMGP Buyout projects when communities can demonstrate remaining unmet recovery needs, lack of alternative funding options, and a clear connection to long‑term resilience and restoration goals. Administration This program is administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). IEDA is a state agency which administers Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) awards issued to the State of Iowa by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). Administrative activities are led by the IEDA Disaster Recovery Team Lead and members of both the Disaster Recovery and Federal Programs teams. Available Funds Program Budget FEMA Non-Federal Match $15,000,000 Eligible Activities All activities must be CDBG-DR eligible and approved under a FEMA program. HCDA Section 105(a)1, 2, 4, 9 and 12 are the applicable eligible activities for the program and will include applicable waivers identified in the Allocation Announcement Notice (90 FR 4759) and Universal Notice (90 FR 1754). Eligible Applicants All entities that are eligible for FEMA PA and FEMA HMGP may be eligible for the FEMA Non-Federal Match Program. These entities include, but are not limited to: Local governments; State agencies and authorities; Public schools (K-12;) Universities; Other local program applicants eligible to receive federal recovery funds, including eligible private nonprofit organizations. Eligible Areas CDBG-DR funding will be provided to HUD-identified MID areas: Cherokee County, Clay County, Sioux County and Woodbury County. The State-identified MID Areas are Buena Vista, Lyon and Pottawattamie Counties. As needs are identified, IEDA may provide funding to other state-identified MID areas that were also impacted. Application Priorities LMI communities will be prioritized for funding, as 70% of all funding must be allocated to LMI beneficiaries in the disaster-affected area. During the review of projects, IEDA will assess projects on the following criteria: National Objective: use of the LMI benefit national objective criteria. HUD Requirements: determine if the costs can be made HUD eligible. Funding Threshold: determine if the match amount is worth pursuing. Funding Leverage: other available funding options for local match. Benefit: document the needs stated by the impacted community. Quality Control: assess the quality of documentation to justify the local match. Commitment: determine if the final Project Worksheet (PW) amount and project cost is settled. Resiliency Measures: assess if there are mitigation activities being undertaken. Details found at: 2024 CDBG-DR Flood Recovery | Economic Development & Finance Authority