Blight Clearance Program (CDBG Construction Grants)
The Blight Clearance Program funds removal and remediation of hazardous properties in rural Indiana to improve public safety and revitalize communities, led by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Funder: Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs
Due Dates: October 4, 2026 (Proposal) | December 4, 2026 (Pre-Approval) | December 13, 2026 (Application) | April 5, 2026 (Proposal, Round 1) | May 22, 2026 (Pre-Approval, Round 1) | June 7, 2026 (Application, Round 1)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per project; 10% local match required; funding capped at $5,000 per project beneficiary.
Summary: Supports rural Indiana local governments in acquiring, demolishing, clearing, or remediating blighted properties to enhance public safety and neighborhood stability.
Key Information: Only non-entitlement (rural) local governments in Indiana are eligible; two-stage application process via eGMS.
Description
The Blight Clearance Program, administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Construction Grants, provides funding to rural Indiana communities to address and eliminate blighted residential and non-residential structures. The program aims to stabilize neighborhoods, improve public safety, and foster community revitalization by supporting the acquisition, demolition, clearance, and remediation of properties that pose threats to health, safety, and quality of life.
