Eligible Grantees
CDBG Disaster Recovery funds are made available to states, units of local governments and insular areas designated by the President of the United States as disaster areas. Communities must have significant unmet recovery needs and the capacity to carry out a disaster recovery program.
Eligible Activities
Disaster Recovery funds are most appropriate for long-term recovery needs. Grantees may use funds for recovery efforts that involve: housing, economic development, infrastructure and prevention of further damage to affected areas.
Activities must meet at least one of three program national objectives:
- Benefit persons of low and moderate income
- Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
- Meet other urgent community development needs
Examples of Activities
- Rehabilitation and Preservation of Housing
- Water and Sewer Improvements
- Street Improvements
- Economic Development Activities
- Downtown Revitalization
- Parks & Recreation Projects
- Drainage Improvements
Disaster Recovery Brochure
Disaster Recovery Toolkit
Key Facts
- The Disaster Recovery Initiative has allocated more than $318 million to communities across the state
- Disaster Recovery projects rehabilitate damaged housing and infrastructure, strengthen housing and public structures
- More than 40 Florida counties have benefited from disaster recovery grants during the initiatives three funding cycles
- Residential recovery funds have repaired storm-damaged houses, provided funding for buy-outs, and relocation for flood plain residents
- Infrastructure funds have provided much needed storm water, sewer, drainage, and street improvements
Disaster Recovery Funding Cycles
- $107,680,530 in grant funds were released following Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Funds were directed to areas facing the greatest need.
- $26,894,183 in supplemental grant funds were released to further the state's long-term disaster recovery efforts.
- $82,904,000 in grant funds were released following Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma. Disaster recovery funds were distributed to 20 Florida counties.
- $100,915,626 in grant funds were issued following Tropical Storm Bonnie and Hurricanes Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne.
Spotlight
Disaster Recovery Enhancement Funds
Contacts
Bob Dennis, Community Program Manager
bob.dennis@deo.myflorida.com
(850) 717-8445
Melanie Alexander, Community Assistance Consultant
melanie.alexander@deo.myflorida.com
(850) 717-8443
Territory:
- Baker County
- Clay County
- Hardee County
- Osceola County (includes Kissimmee)
- Palm Beach County
- Seminole County
- St. Johns County
Adriane Burgess, Community Assistance Consultant
adriane.burgess@deo.myflorida.com
(850) 717-8444
Territory:
- Escambia County
- Gadsden County
- Highlands County
- Miami-Dade County (includes Miami Beach Public Housing Authority)
- Monroe County (includes City of Key West)
- Okaloosa County
- Santa Rosa County
- St. Lucie County
Carlos Collins, Community Assistance Consultant
carlos.collins@deo.myflorida.com
(850) 717-8438
Territory:
- Broward County
- Brevard County
- Duval County (includes Jacksonville)
- Hendry County
- Leon County
- Martin County (includes Stuart)
- Wakulla County
Enid Ehrbar, Community Assistance Consultant
enid.ehrbar@deo.myflorida.com
(850) 717-8446
Territory:
- Alachua County
- Flagler County
- Glades County
- Jefferson County
- Lake County
- Nassau County
- Okeechobee County
- Putnam County
- Volusia County