New Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) tools are now available in the redesigned CDBG-DR Toolkit. This toolkit is designed for both new and experienced CDBG-DR grantees.

Program Launch walks through the key things you need to know when you receive a CDBG-DR allocation. It provides critical information on program rules and offers tips and tools for establishing the systems, procedures, and capacity you need to implement compliant and effective CDBG-DR-funded programs.

• Don't know where to start? The Introduction and Key Things to Know about CDBG-DR summarizes CDBG-DR rules, terminology, and expectations.
• Developing your Unmet Needs Analysis? An Unmet Needs Analysis Kit is available to assist with data collection and analysis necessary for determining unmet needs.
• Need help on system and process set up? The toolkit provides operational guidance for ten key functions including financial management, grants management, training, and more.
• Struggling with staffing? Download a Staffing Analysis Worksheet, and check out guidance on various operational models and potential partners for ideas about how to supplement existing capacity.

Program Implementation describes important design considerations and provides implementation tools for common CDBG-DR activities including Homeowner Rehabilitation, Homebuyer, Small Rental Rehabilitation, Multifamily Rental Housing, Buyout, and Small Business Loan and Grant programs.

• Want a jumpstart on your program forms or procedures? Each program section has tools including sample applications, program guidelines, and sample agreements.
• Wondering if a program is right for your community? See the Program Overview, Considerations, and Strategies for the Homeowner, Small Rental, Small Business and Buyout programs.
• Looking for a specific tool? The Toolkit allows users to download all tools in a zip file.

View the CDBG-DR Toolkit.