Stormwater Improvements Program (CDBG Construction Grants)
The Stormwater Improvements Program funds rural Indiana communities to upgrade stormwater systems, reduce flooding, and protect water quality through science-driven infrastructure projects.
Funder: Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs
Due Dates: October 4, 2026 (Proposal) | December 4, 2026 (Pre-Approval) | December 13, 2026 (Full Application) | April 5, 2026 (Proposal, Round 1) | May 22, 2026 (Pre-Approval, Round 1) | June 7, 2026 (Full Application, Round 1)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per grant; 10% local match required; $5,000 per beneficiary cap.
Summary: Supports rural Indiana communities to upgrade stormwater infrastructure, reduce flooding, and improve water quality through CDBG-funded construction projects.
Key Information: Highly competitive; only non-entitlement units of local government in rural Indiana are eligible.
Description
This program provides competitive construction grants to rural (non-entitlement) Indiana communities for stormwater improvements. Funded by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, it aims to address aging or inadequate stormwater management systems that contribute to flooding, sewer backups, and water quality degradation. Projects are expected to reduce flooding, lower treatment and energy costs, and incorporate green infrastructure to protect local rivers, lakes, and water resources while enhancing community resilience.
