National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC)

CDBG - National Disaster Resilience Grant (CDBG-NDR)

Program Details

Overview

The NDRC is a $1 billion program being administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The NDRC is designed to provide grants to communities to rebuild in a more resilient way following major disaster.  States that had presidential disaster declaration in 2011, 2012, or 2013 are eligible to apply.  This competition encourages American communities to consider not only the infrastructure needed to become resilient, but also the social and economic characteristics that allow communities to quickly bounce back after a disruption. For example, applicants need to consider how their projects will promote community development goals, ensure meaningful public engagement and participation, and build collaborations with neighboring jurisdictions and stakeholders who are critical partners in preventing, mitigating, and recovering from disasters.  The NDRC is modeled on the Rebuild by Design Competition, which was held in the Hurricane Sandy-affected region following that disaster.  The intention is to look at rebuilding in a more resilient and holistic way and to consider multiple dimensions and benefits of such an approach.

For more information on the program, visit HUD Exchange - CDBG-DR Programs and HUD CDBG-DR Laws, Regulations, and Federal Register Notices .

HUD NDRC Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) - (PDF)

Federal Register Notice - 2016 – NDR Awardees and updated Appendix A - (PDF)

Federal Register Notice - 2017 – NDR Waiver Approvals - (PDF)

Defining Resilience

A resilient community is able to resist and rapidly recover from disasters or other shocks with minimal outside assistance.  Reducing current and future risk is essential to the long-term vitality, economic well-being, and security of all communities.  By identifying future risk and vulnerabilities, resilient recovery planning can maximize preparedness, save lives, and bring benefits to a community long after recovery projects are complete.

California's Award

California’s Perspective

The competition was an opportunity to put into action many of the principles that we have developed in the around climate adaptation and resilience, hazard mitigation, and other sustainability efforts. The NDRC Core Team, a partnership lead by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research  (OPR) , and comprised of HCD, Tuolumne County , the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, California Environmental Protection Agency  (CalEPA), California Office of Emergency Services  (CalOES), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection  (CalFire), and the U.S. Forest Service submitted a successful Phase II application for the NDRC that targeted the Rim Fire resilient recovery needs.  The program proposed by the application is called the Community and Watershed Resilience Program.

Tuolumne County website Sierra Nevada Conservancy website US Forest Service website Office of Planning and Research website California Environmental Protection Agency website CalFire website

The Community and Watershed Resilience Program is designed to address the unmet recovery needs from the 2013 Rim Fire in Tuolumne County. The Program will support community protection and resilience from future fires, foster economic development, and provide long-term environmental and economic benefits. The State of California was awarded $70.4 million from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the National Disaster Resilience Competition. The State of California signed its Grant Agreement with HUD in January 2017, and all funds must be expended by September 30, 2022. Read the full press release (PDF).
The State of California will pursue three activities within the Community and Watershed Resilience Program, for a total funding amount of $70,359,459:

  • Forest and Watershed Health - $28,604,459
  • Community Resilience Center - $19,755,000
  • Biomass Utilization Facility - $22,000,000

Overview of the Community and Watershed Resilience Program (PDF)

NDRC Application Documents

Program Pillars

As more details are made available, they will be posted on this site.  If you have questions, as always, you may e-mail us at CA-NDRC@hcd.ca.gov.

Public Notices

2017

  • Public Notice of Availability – Adoption of Final U.S. Forest Service Environmental Impact Statement – 2014 Rim Fire Recovery (PDF)
  • Public Notice of Availability – Adoption of Final U.S. Forest Service Environmental Impact Statement – 2016 Rim Fire Reforestation (PDF)

National Disaster Resilience (NDR) Contracts

Procured Contracts

Grant Administration Contracts - State of California: B13DS060001 (Updated as of 6/7/19)

A. Contractor
Name		 B. DUNS
Number		 C. Procured
By		 D.Contract
Execution
Date		 E. Contract
End
Date 		F. Total
Contract
Amount 		G. Amount of
CDBG-NDR
Funds 		H. Brief
Description of
Contract
GCR, Inc. 021019674 HCD 3/2/2017 1/31/2019 $489,779 $489,779 Grant Management Technical Assistance (PDF)
GCR, Inc. 021019674 HCD 6/28/2019 6/30/2023 $387,751 $387,751 Grant Management Technical Assistance (PDF)

Community Resilience Center Pillar - County of Tuolumne:

A. Contractor
Name		 B. DUNS
Number		 C. Procured
By		 D.Contract
Execution
Date		 E. Contract
End
Date 		F. Total
Contract
Amount 		G. Amount of
CDBG-NDR
Funds 		H. Brief
Description of
Contract
Lionakis 969000907 Tuolumne County 8/15/2017 7/30/2019 $566,240 $566,240 Phase I - Programing Document - (PDF)
Cox Consulting 79173625 Tuolumne County 9/5/2017 7/30/2019 $24,500 $24,500 NDRC-CDBG DR Consulting Services - (PDF)
Ascent Environmental, Inc. 23390109 Tuolumne County 8/7/2018 3/30/2019 $135,200 $135,200 Environmental Services - (PDF)
Wallace Kuhl & Associates 040592791 Tuolumne County 6/5/2019 12/31/2019 $38,669.40 $36,669.40 Geo-technical Services (PDF)

Forest and Watershed Health Program Pillar – U.S. Forest Service/Stanislaus National Forest

A. Contractor
Name		 B. DUNS
Number		 C. Procured
By		 D.Contract
Execution
Date		 E. Contract
End
Date 		F. Total
Contract
Amount 		G. Amount of
CDBG-NDR
Funds 		H. Brief
Description of
Contract
Helix Environmental Planning, Inc. 826446890 HCD 03/05/2019 06/030/2021 $253,800 $253,800 Environmental Review – Fuel Breaks (PDF)
West Forest, Inc. 826323789 USFS 03/08/2019 12/02/2020 $3,488,230.00 $3,488,230.00 Fuels Reduction and Site Preparation - Items 2-5
GE Forestry Inc. 54639971 USFS 03/08/2019 12/02/2020 $416,100.00 $416,100.00 Fuels Reduction and Site Preparation - Items 2-5
Crook Logging Inc. 137380663 USFS 03/20/2019 10/31/2020 $4,611,068.81 $4,611,068.81 Biomass Removal and Fuels Reduction
Cutting Edge Forestry, Inc. 7748614 USFS 04/11/2019 05/30/2019 $466,302.00 $466,302.00 2019 Reforestation Herbicide Site Preparation
Cutting Edge Forestry, Inc. 7748614 USFS 04/11/2019 05/14/2019 $500,902.80 $500,902.80 2019 Jawbone Noxious Weed Treatment
McConnell, Mike Construction 931615058 USFS 05/03/2019 06/29/2019 $94,067.28 $94,067.28 Duckwall Ridge Fence

Biomass Utilization Pillar – Rural Communities Assistance Corporation

A. Contractor
Name		 B. DUNS
Number		 C. Procured
By		 D.Contract
Execution
Date		 E. Contract
End
Date 		F. Total
Contract
Amount 		G. Amount of
CDBG-NDR
Funds 		H. Brief
Description of
Contract
Beck Group 949341663 HCD 3/22/2018 6/30/2019 $172,755.00 $172,755.00 Biomass Feasibility Study - (PDF)

BUF Feasibility Study Documents

NDR Action Plan and Performance Reports

NDR Action Plan and Substantial Amendments

CDBG-NDR Administration Manual

This administration manual outlines HCD’s process for administering CDBG-DR and CDBG-NDR grant programs. This manual is a living document and will be updated as necessary.

Sections:

NDR Grant Management Forms

Contact Information