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CDBG - Disaster Response

On June 30, 2026 Governor Pritzker issued a state disaster proclamation following months of severe weather and flooding that caused widespread damage across Illinois. The proclamation covers communities impacted by severe weather across the following counties:

  • Coles (June 17)
  • Cook (June 10)
  • Effingham (June 17)
  • Jefferson (June 21)
  • Kankakee (March 10)
  • LaSalle (June 11)
  • McLean (April 17-18)
  • Stephenson (April 14 and April 17)
  • Warren (June 17)
  • Winnebago (April 17)
  • Woodford (June 11)

The Disaster Response program is designed for communities experiencing an imminent and urgent threat to public health and safety as indicated by a disaster declaration by the Governor of the State of Illinois. Communities that do not receive a direct allocation of CDBG funds may apply for interim assistance reimbursement. Depending on funding availability, grant awards may be made up to $250,000.

To learn more about the Disaster Response program, please access the presentation, Section VI of the Guidebook, and Notice of Funding Opportunity, all linked below. Further questions can be directed to ceo.ocd@ilinois.gov.