The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program requires grantees to maintain transparency and public accountability.
This includes making certain information publicly available, such as announcements, action plans, amendments, and other grant-related activities.
By Murray Wennerlund, published on updated on .
While HUD provides general guidelines for transparency, the specific requirement for grantees to create and maintain a public website displaying this information is typically outlined in the Federal Register notices or grant agreements issued for each CDBG-DR allocation.
Key Points:
- Federal Register Notices: HUD publishes Federal Register notices for each CDBG-DR allocation, which include specific requirements for grantees. These notices often mandate that grantees create a dedicated website to share information about their CDBG-DR activities, including action plans, amendments, and other relevant documents.
- Action Plans and Amendments: Grantees are required to develop and submit action plans detailing how they will use CDBG-DR funds. These plans, along with any amendments, must be made publicly available. HUD often requires grantees to post these documents on their websites and provide opportunities for public comment.
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Public Transparency: HUD emphasizes the importance of transparency in the use of CDBG-DR funds. Grantees are typically required to maintain a public-facing website that includes:
- Action plans and amendments
- Notices of funding availability (NOFAs)
- Public hearing announcements
- Reports on grant activities and progress
- Other relevant documents and updates
- Grant Agreements: The specific requirements for maintaining a public website may also be detailed in the grant agreements between HUD and the state or local grantees. These agreements often include provisions for public reporting and transparency.
How to Find the Policy:
- HUD Exchange Website: The HUD Exchange is a central resource for CDBG-DR grantees and subrecipients. It provides guidance, tools, and templates for compliance with CDBG-DR requirements, including public transparency.
- Federal Register: Search the Federal Register for the specific CDBG-DR allocation notices related to your state or locality. These notices will outline the transparency and reporting requirements for grantees.
- Grantee Websites: Check the websites of state or local CDBG-DR grantees. They are required to post their action plans, amendments, and other relevant documents publicly.
Allocations 118-158 Congress: $11,889,437,000 updated for 2025.
