Proposal window closed — 2026 Round 2 proposals were due October 4, 2026; the full-application deadline remains December 13, 2026 for applicants eligible to advance.Atlas Opportunity Score 86/100
Indiana OCRA CDBG 2026 Round 2 Facilities Program — Healthcare & Fire/EMS Facilities
Indiana OCRA is accepting 2026 Round 2 CDBG Facilities Program proposals from eligible non-entitlement local governments for public-facility projects including healthcare centers, Fire/EMS stations, special-needs facilities and learning centers. Facilities awards are up to $750,000 with a required 10% local match. Proposals are due October 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET; invited full applications are due December 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.
FundingUp to $750,000 for Facilities Program grants. A local match equal to 10% of total project cost is required. CDBG funding is also limited to $5,000 per project beneficiary.
DeadlineRequired proposal due October 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET via eGMS; full application due December 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.
Last verifiedOctober 8, 2026
Required next actionApplicants who submitted the required Round 2 proposal by October 4, 2026 and remain eligible to proceed should complete the full application in eGMS by December 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Applicants who missed the proposal deadline should check with OCRA or monitor later rounds rather than assume late proposals are accepted.
Broad Eligibility
Direct applicants are Indiana counties, cities and incorporated towns that are not located within a CDBG entitlement community; unincorporated areas must apply through their county. A qualifying nonprofit may partner with the local government but must document nonprofit status with the IRS, Indiana Department of Revenue and Indiana Secretary of State. Projects must meet a federal CDBG national objective and all OCRA threshold/readiness requirements.
Atlas Analysis
Indiana OCRA 2026 Round 2 Facilities Program supports rehabilitation and restoration of public facilities, including healthcare centers, Fire/EMS stations, facilities for special-needs groups, learning centers, senior centers, and youth centers. The maximum Public Facility Program grant is $750,000, a 10% local match of total project cost is required, and CDBG assistance is limited to $5,000 per project beneficiary. Fit depends on an eligible non-entitlement local government project that meets CDBG national-objective and OCRA readiness requirements.
Source verificationOfficial government source · www.in.govAtlas last verified this record October 8, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
