Allocation and Action Plan - Hurricane Ian
Action Plan - Hurricane Ian Allocation
Action Plan Amendments
The draft action plan available in Spanish.
versión en español (this document was published on August 18 - September 22, 2023)
Any persons who would like information available in an alternative format or a language other than English can contact Volusia County’s ADA/Title VI Coordinator via email at tking@volusia.org. A request may also be made by emailing transform386@volusia.org.
All programs and activities Volusia County conducts using CDBG-DR funds must follow all guidelines as determined in Federal Register notice 88 FR 32046.
Action Plan Public HearingAction Plan Substantial Amendment - Public Comment
The Action Plan substantial amendment is now available in both English and Spanish. This amendment incorporates the removal of the Rental Repair and Job Training programs, and reallocating those funds toward Mitigation. It also expands infrastructure eligibility to include state government units and public housing authorities, adds the option of state and local match requirements to mitigation efforts, and provides for the interchangeability of grant funds. We encourage the public to review this amendment and share feedback, as your input helps shape the program to better serve our community. Comments can be submitted here or via email at transform386@volusia.org until Monday, March 24, 2025.
Action Plan Version 3.0 Substantial Amendment
The draft action plan is available in Spanish.
Any persons who would like information available in an alternative format or a language other than English can contact Volusia County’s ADA/Title VI Coordinator via email at tking@volusia.org. A request may also be made by emailing transform386@volusia.org.
Action Plan Public Hearing - Hurricane Ian Allocation
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, in the County Council Chambers at the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
The public hearing was live-streamed:
Action Plan Development
The county will develop an Action Plan, with input from the community, to identify the unmet needs resulting from the hurricane and strategies to address them. Public participation is strongly encouraged and will be conducted through several means, such as surveys and a community engagement series. Once those are completed, a draft of the Action Plan will be published for the community to review and provide feedback.
- Volusia County will develop an Action Plan detailing how the county intends to use CDBG-DR funds
- Unmet needs assessment required – will include input with stakeholders groups, data required from FEMA, SBA, and public meetings
- Draft Action Plan requires a 30-day public comment period and at least one public hearing
- Action Plan submitted to HUD for approval before funds are released and programs can begin
Allocation of CDBG-DR Funds
Allocation of $328.9 million in CDBG-DR Funds
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds
Volusia County has received an allocation of $328.9 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. The disaster funds were allocated as a result of the devastating storms and flooding events that occurred during Hurricane Ian. CDBG-DR funds are to be used for disaster relief, long-term recovery, restoration of infrastructure, housing, economic revitalization, and mitigation in the most impacted and distressed areas.
CDBG-DR funds are usually distributed at the state level, but Volusia County has received a direct allocation from HUD.
|
Florida Grantees |
Total Allocations |
|---|---|
|
State of Florida |
$910,624,000 |
|
Lee County |
$1,107,881,000 |
|
Volusia County |
$328,910,000 |
|
Orange County |
$219,712,000 |
|
Sarasota County |
$201,535,000 |
Volusia County Action Plan Timeline
