Community Development Block Grants Mitigation
Forecasted
The Community Development Block Grants Mitigation program funds Missouri communities to upgrade infrastructure and implement scientific disaster mitigation strategies for greater resilience.
Funder: Missouri Department of Economic Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding varies by project; typical awards support critical facility upgrades, planning, and infrastructure hardening.
Summary: Supports Missouri communities in disaster mitigation by funding critical facility upgrades, planning, infrastructure hardening, and warning systems to boost resilience against future disasters.
Key Information: Only cities and counties in the 55 DR-4317 disaster-declared Missouri counties are eligible.
Description
This program, administered by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, provides funding to help Missouri communities impacted by the DR-4317 disasters—primarily in the southern part of the state—strengthen resilience to future disasters. Funding supports a range of mitigation projects, including:
- Installation of generators at critical public facilities (e.g., emergency services, hospitals, shelters)
- Updating hazard mitigation plans, building codes, and land use regulations
- Hardening public infrastructure (e.g., water and wastewater treatment plants)
- Installing warning systems to alert vulnerable populations
The goal is to reduce disaster risks, protect lives, and minimize property loss in future events.
