The Department of Local Affairs’ funding programs help local communities and the state recover from the devastating physical and economic effects of natural disasters.
The programs help homeowners, businesses, local governments and communities rebuild after natural disasters. The programs aim to help Coloradans not only to rebuild, but also to produce healthier, safer and more resilient homes, businesses, and communities throughout the state.
Community Development Block Grant Guidebook
This guidebook has been developed by the State of Colorado to assist local governments and subgrantees in the implementation and administration of local public facility, housing, and economic development projects undertaken through funding from the State administered Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Disaster Resilience Rebuilding Program
Since 2018, twenty-seven state or federal natural disasters have been declared across Colorado and extensive property loss and environmental impact occurred. The Disaster Resilience Rebuilding Program was established to assist areas of Colorado impacted by those disasters. The program is available to assist homeowners, businesses, local governments and communities rebuild after natural disasters and is intended to help local communities and the state recover from the devastating physical and economic effects of natural disasters. The DRR Program includes three main areas to focus recovery efforts:
- Housing Recovery
- Economic Recovery
- Local Government and Neighborhood Recovery
Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery
- Marshall Fire Disaster Recovery
- Fires and Floods of 2012 and 2013
Contact Information
Disaster Resilience Rebuilding Contact
Tim Katers
tim.katers@state.co.us
Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery Program Contact
Will Cundiff
Grants Financial Administrator, Department of Local Affairs
will.cundiff@state.co.us
303.864.8477