Arkansas Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)

Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Waitlist Disaster Relief

About This Program

Federal funds administered by Arkansas for unmet disaster recovery needs after presidentially declared disasters. Assists homeowners with repairs not covered by insurance or FEMA. Availability depends on federal allocations for specific disasters.

Award varies by disaster damage and unmet needs; income-qualified

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Disaster recovery for presidentially declared disasters
  • Covers unmet needs after insurance and FEMA
  • Income at or below 120% AMI typical
  • Availability depends on disaster allocation
  • Contact state for current programs

How to Apply

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Deadline: Contact state for current disaster recovery programs

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