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Don't Sleep on EDA's $1.45 Billion Disaster Recovery Fund
The EDA's Disaster Supplemental Grant Program offers major economic recovery funding for disaster-hit communities — but only if they think beyond short-term fixes.
Your Recovery Doesn't Need Ten Programs
The pressure to offer a buffet of recovery programs is real, but states that focus on one or two pressing needs and deliver them well consistently outperform those that try to do everything.
CDBG-DR Rules Are More Flexible Than You Think
The most common mistake in disaster recovery is assuming federal guidelines are more restrictive than they actually are. Grantees who start with community needs and request flexibility with solid justification get better results.
Is Your Rental Assistance Actually Helping Renters?
Post-disaster rental assistance programs often benefit landlords more than the renters they're designed to help. Careful program design is essential to ensure benefits reach the families who need them.
Your Action Plan Should Be Ready Before the Money Shows Up
States that wait for HUD funding announcements to start their action plans are already behind. Proactive preparation with templates and early needs data separates effective recovery from costly delays.