CDBG Construction Grants

CDBG Construction Grants Community Development Block Grants Current: CDBG Construction Grants Overview Funding for all Community Development Block Grant programs is provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by the Office of Community and Rural Affairs. The State of Indiana distributes CDBG funds to rural communities to support a range of projects, including infrastructure enhancement, downtown revitalization, improvements to public facilities, and economic development initiatives. The state CDBG program offers competitive grants to units of local government to support rural areas. Within the CDBG program, there are five types of Construction Grants designed to enhance community resilience and livability: Blight Clearance Main Street Revitalization Public Facilities Stormwater Improvements Wastewater/Drinking Water Two rounds of Construction Grants are offered each year, with specific funding guidelines detailed in each round’s application Instructions document. For more information on OCRA’s program calendar visit the OCRA Calendar . Current Funding Round 2026 Round 1 proposals are due on Sunday, April 5, by 11:59 ET and must be submitted via  eGMS . Communities are encouraged to submit their applications prior to 3 on April 3, as technical assistance will not be available after that time. 2026 Round 1 applications are due on Sunday, June 7, by 11:59 ET and must be submitted via  eGMS . Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications prior to 3 on June 5, as technical assistance will not be available after that time. Application Instructions The instructions for the 2026 Round 1 Construction application are available for review here . The programs listed below are now accepting applications for the 2026 Round 1. Facilities Program Blight Clearance Program Stormwater Improvements Main Street Revitalization Wastewater/Drinking Water Community facilities enhance the lives of residents in numerous ways. In addition to community facilities, historic preservation projects are eligible for the Facilities Program grant. The goals of the Facilities Program are to support rehabilitation and restoration of historic buildings and public facilities. The maximum grant award is $750,000 for all Public Facility Program Grants. A local match of 10% of the total project cost will be required for consideration of funding. The maximum award is not intended to serve as a target figure for requests for grant assistance. OCRA will review the level of grant assistance requested and will consider the appropriateness of the project’s scope, the level of demonstrated need and the financial resources of the applicant. If OCRA determines that a lesser amount is appropriate, it may be necessary to revise the project before it is submitted in final form. The amount of CDBG funds granted will be based on a $5,000 cost per project beneficiary. General types of activities that are eligible for the Facilities Program funding include: Removal of architectural barriers for ADA accessibility Community centers Daycare centers Facilities for special needs groups Fire/EMS stations Healthcare centers Historic preservation Learning centers Libraries Senior centers Youth center The Blight Clearance Program (BCP) offers grants assistance for the or remediation of blighted structures. The maximum grant award is $500,000, this amount is not guaranteed, each application will be assessed based on the project scope to determine whether a reduced funding level is deemed appropriate. Grant funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is calculated at $5,000 per project beneficiary. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must provide a local match of 10% of the total project cost.