2020-2021 Disasters

Overview

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated $84,980,000 in long-term recovery funds to the State of Tennessee to support recovery and mitigation efforts following severe storms, tornados, and flooding in 2020 (DR-4476-TN, DR-4541-TN) and 2021 (DR-4609-TN). Tennessee received $42,740,000 in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for 2020 disasters and $42,005,000 in CDBG-DR funds for 2021 disasters. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) has been designated as the agency to administer this program and funding in Tennessee. 

Areas in Davidson, Putnam, Hamilton, Humphreys counties were identified by HUD as most impacted and distressed (MID) and will receive at least 80% of the overall funding.  Based on the available data and unmet recovery needs, TNECD has also identified Bradley, Wilson, Dickson, Hickman, and Houston counties as state-identified MID areas. According to the State of Tennessee Action Plan this is how the funding is allocated across all the MID counties: 

2020 Disasters                                                    2021 Disasters
Davidson County:     $10,827,467                  Humphreys County:     $34,000,000        
Hamilton County:     $10,827,466                  Dickson County:             $3,000,000
Putnam County:        $10,827,466                  Hickman County:           $1,904,750
Bradley County:         $2,120,600                    Houston County:           $1,000,000    
Wilson County:          $6,000,000

 

Public Hearings and Notices

Information for public hearings and notices relating to this grant will be posted here. Information will include upcoming
and past public-hearing announcements, comment-period timelines, and links to associated presentation materials or recordings.

Current Public Hearings

There are no current or upcoming public hearings at this time.

Past Public Hearings

Documentation from previous public hearing can be found here: 2020-2021 Disasters (P-21-TN-47-LDZ1).

Once you click the link, select the folder labeled Public Hearings and Notices to see the current status of each subrecipient application that has been submitted for funding.

Activity Application Form

Please click here to access the 2020-2021 CDBG-DR Activity Application.

The Acitvity Application was available in April 2025, and will remain open and active until all CDBG-DR funding is awarded. Eligible local governments are asked to submit separate applications for individual activities. This application form is only for proposed activities related to the 2020-2021 CDBG-DR grant.

Subrecipient Application Status

Files and resources for subrecipients and funded activities and projects can be found here: 2020-2021 Disasters (P-21-TN-47-LDZ1).

Once you click the link, select the file labeled 2020-2021 CDBG-DR Application Status to see the current status of each subrecipient application that has been submitted for funding.

Action Plan  and Amendments

Below are links to the initial Action Plan and any subsequent substantial amendments.

Initial Public Action Plan

State of Tennessee Action Plan for 2020 and 2021 Disasters (English)
Plan de acción del estado de Tennessee para los desastres de 2020 y 2021 (Spanish)
2021مسودة خطة عمل ولاية تينيسي للكوارث لعامي 2020 و (Arabic)

 

Amendments

 

 

Policies, Procedures, and Program Guidelines

Files and resources for subrecipients and funded activities and projects can be found here: 2020-2021 Disasters (P-21-TN-47-LDZ1).

Once you click the link, select the folder labeled Policies, Procedures, and Program Guidelines to access files specifically related to this CDBG-DR allocation. Files include but are not limited to the following:

  • Program policies and procedures (PnPs) governing CDBG-DR activities including  a projection of expenditures and outcomes;
  • Applicant and subrecipient guidance documents; and
  • Procurement, contracting, and financial-management policies relevant to CDBG-DR implementation.

Performance and Financial Reporting

Files and resources for subrecipients and funded activities and projects can be found here: 2020-2021 Disasters (P-21-TN-47-LDZ1).

Once you click the link, select the folder labeled Performance and Financial Reporting to access files specifically related to this CDBG-DR allocation. Files include but are not limited to the following:

  • HUD-approved Quarterly Performance Reports (QPRs)
  • Program-level summaries of obligations, expenditures, and outcomes;
  • Progress by county or project; and
  • Narrative updates highlighting milestones, challenges, and success stories.

Contracts and Procurement

Files and resources for subrecipients and funded activities and projects can be found here: 2020-2021 Disasters (P-21-TN-47-LDZ1).

Once you click the link, select the folder labeled Contracts and Procurement to access files specifically related to this CDBG-DR allocation. Files include but are not limited to the following:

  • Summaries of all procurement actions exceeding $10,000, including the contractor name, amount, and purpose;
  • Executed contracts for CDBG-DR–funded services and construction (redacted as needed for confidentiality); and
  • A statement of compliance with 2 CFR 200.317–326 procurement standards.

TNECD is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users. If you need assistance accessing program documents or require translation or accommodation, please contact ecd.cdbgdisasterrecovery@tn.gov or (615) 354-3591.