Disaster Recovery Funding

Disaster Recovery Funding Disaster Recovery Funding in South Dakota The State of South Dakota is receiving $15,375,000 in long-term recovery funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds are provided through the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program and will aid in the ongoing recovery following the severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding (DR-4807) that hit the state in 2024. To ensure that CDBG-DR funds are being used to address the most pressing recovery needs, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) must conduct an unmet needs analysis, collect stakeholder feedback, and develop an Action Plan which outlines how the funds will be used to help individuals and communities. Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery CDBG-DR funding can be used for long-term recovery projects. The funds are flexible but must meet the following requirements: Funds must be spent in areas defined as most impacted and distressed (MID). HUD has identified Union County and the 57049 and 57038 zip codes as MID areas. At least 70% of the total CDBG-DR funding must go toward projects that will directly benefit low-and-moderate-income (LMI) persons. At least 15% of the funds must be used for mitigation projects that strengthen recovery efforts from disasters and reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of loss in future disasters. All projects must address a direct or indirect impact from the disaster in a MID area, or be an eligible mitigation-activity. All projects must be a CDBG-eligible activity as defined by HUD. All projects must meet a national objective of either supporting low-to-moderate-income persons or addressing an urgent need. Questions and Answers Questions can be sent to: [email protected] . Please write “question” in the subject line of your email. General Procurement Reporting General Action Plan This plan details how funds will be used to address remaining unmet need in South Dakota with a focus on the HUD-designated most impacted and distressed parts of Union County. HUD Approved Action Plan (PDF) The Administrative Action Plan outlines how the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development will use up to five percent of its CDBG-DR allocation for necessary administrative expenses to support the launch and oversight of long-term recovery programs. Admin Action Plan (PDF) Policies: South Dakota Local Infrastructure Recovery and Resiliency Program Policy South Dakota Local Planning Program Policy Fraud, Waste, & Abuse Policy More Resources: South Dakota Application Workshop – Infrastructure South Dakota Application Workshop – Planning Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan (RARAP) Citizen Participation Plan Q2 2026 South Dakota CDBG-DR Program and Outcome Projections Procurement Procurement Policy Procured Contracts: ICF Contract SECOG CDBG-DR Reporting January 2026 October 2025 April 2026 General General Action Plan This plan details how funds will be used to address remaining unmet need in South Dakota with a focus on the HUD-designated most impacted and distressed parts of Union County. HUD Approved Action Plan (PDF) The Administrative Action Plan outlines how the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development will use up to five percent of its CDBG-DR allocation for necessary administrative expenses to support the launch and oversight of long-term recovery programs. Admin Action Plan (PDF) Policies: South Dakota Local Infrastructure Recovery and Resiliency Program Policy South Dakota Local Planning Program Policy Fraud, Waste, & Abuse Policy More Resources: South Dakota Application Workshop – Infrastructure South Dakota Application Workshop – Planning Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan (RARAP) Citizen Participation Plan Q2 2026 South Dakota CDBG-DR Program and Outcome Projections Procurement Procurement