Draft Action Plan for CDBG-DR Funds Now Available
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The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has released the draft Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program for public review and comment. This Action Plan outlines how the State of Georgia proposes to allocate the $265 million in federal disaster funds awarded to the state to support long-term recovery from the 2023 and 2024 disasters caused by Hurricanes Idalia, Debbie, and Helene.
What is the CDBG-DR Action Plan?
The Action Plan is a strategic document that identifies unmet needs and defines how CDBG-DR funds will be used to address housing, infrastructure, economic revitalization, and mitigation in the most impacted and distressed areas.
The Action Plan is a strategic document that identifies unmet needs and defines how CDBG-DR funds will be used to address housing, infrastructure, economic revitalization, and mitigation in the most impacted and distressed areas.
Why Your Feedback Matters:
This is your opportunity to shape how disaster recovery dollars are invested in Georgia communities. Your feedback ensures the plan reflects local priorities, strengthens resilience, and promotes equitable recovery.
This is your opportunity to shape how disaster recovery dollars are invested in Georgia communities. Your feedback ensures the plan reflects local priorities, strengthens resilience, and promotes equitable recovery.
How to Review and Comment:
The full draft Action Plan is available here.
The full draft Action Plan is available here.
Submit your comments by April 19, 2025 via email to CDBG-DR@dca.ga.gov.
Attend a Public Meeting
Join DCA at an upcoming public meeting to learn more and share your thoughts. These meetings are open to all and will be offered both in person and virtually to ensure broad access and participation.
Join DCA at an upcoming public meeting to learn more and share your thoughts. These meetings are open to all and will be offered both in person and virtually to ensure broad access and participation.
Click here for more information on meeting dates, times, and login details.
What’s In the Plan?
Some key programmatic areas covered in the plan include:
Some key programmatic areas covered in the plan include:
- Homeowner Housing Programs: Rehabilitation, reconstruction, and assistance for storm-damaged homes
- Rental Housing Programs: Investments in restoring and creating affordable rental housing to meet unmet needs and support displaced renters
- Public Infrastructure and Facilities: Repairing and rebuilding critical infrastructure like roads, water systems, and public buildings
- Mitigation Planning: Funding efforts that reduce future risks from natural disasters and strengthen community resilience
