Blight Clearance Program (CDBG Construction Grants)
The Blight Clearance Program funds rural Indiana communities to remove or remediate unsafe structures, improving public health, safety, and community resilience.
Funder: Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Proposal) | May 2027 (Pre-approval) | June 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per project; 10% local match required; awards based on $5,000 per project beneficiary.
Summary: Supports rural Indiana local governments in acquiring, demolishing, or remediating blighted structures to improve public safety and community resilience.
Key Information: All dates are anticipated/projected; monitor program page for updates.
Description
The Blight Clearance Program (BCP), part of Indiana's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Construction Grants, provides financial support to rural Indiana communities for the acquisition, demolition, clearance, or remediation of blighted, unsafe, or abandoned structures. The program aims to eliminate conditions detrimental to public health and safety, enhance neighborhood livability, and support local economic development. Properties improved with grant funds must retain their designated use for five years post-completion, with ongoing compliance monitored by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA).
