CDBG Disaster Recovery – 2025

CDBG-DR grant funds are appropriated by Congress and allocated by HUD to rebuild disaster-impacted areas and provide crucial seed money to start the long-term recovery process. These flexible grants help cities, counties, Indian tribes, and States recover from Presidentially declared disasters, especially in low-income areas, subject to availability of supplemental appropriations. Since CDBG-DR assistance may fund a broad range of recovery activities, HUD can help communities and neighborhoods that otherwise might not recover due to limited resources.

For more information contact: lori.brockway@arkansas.gov.

About the Program

ADFA received the following allocations:
2020- $8,940,00 for Jefferson and Perry Counties
2025- $59,048,000 for Benton, Cross, and Pulaski Counties

About CDBG-DR Funds

These long-term recovery funds are used to help the most impacted and distressed areas recover. Funds are used to support long-term recovery needs that aren't fully covered by insurance, other federal programs (like FEMA), or private/non-profit assistance.

CDBG-DR is a flexible source of recovery funding that can be used for infrastructure, housing, economic revitalization, and other areas where there is still an unmet recovery need.

CDBG-DR funds must meet certain requirements:

• Projects must be recovery activities caused by the disaster events or they must help mitigate against future disasters
• 70% of the funds must be spent on projects that benefit low-to-moderate (LMI) individuals, households and/or areas. The remaining funds can be spent on meeting an urgent need..

Developer Training for CDBG-DR was held at 10 AM, November 13, 2025 - GO TO VIDEO
This training is designed to help contractors understand the requirements and responsibilities under the CDBG-DR Program to ensure quality construction, adherence to HUD standards, and full compliance with federal regulations.

ADFA Homebuyer's Assistance Program Webinar - GO TO VIDEO
ADFA and GrantWorks provides the initial design of the Homebuyer's Assistance Program funded through the 2025 CDBG-DR allocation.   

The Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) is soliciting public comment on the 2025 CDBG-DR Action Plan – Amendment 1 Draft and 2025 CDBG-DR Action Plan Substantial Amendment 1 Summary

Comment Period: 8:00 a.m., September 16, 2026 – 4:30 p.m., October 15, 2026

- "Public Comment Period: 2025 CDBG-DR Action Plan Substantial Amendment 1 Draft"

Comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on October 15, 2026, to be considered.

Primary Documents

Contact Our Team

Lori Brockway

Federal Housing Programs Manager

Blake Bumgardner

CDBG-DR Specialist

Patricia Cearns

Grant Administrative Assistant