Disaster Recovery & Resiliency
When disaster strikes, recovery demands more than just rebuilding—it requires resilience, expertise, and trusted support. GrantWorks delivers the tools, resources, and professionals needed to restore what was lost and emerge even stronger.
Empowering Communities Through Resilient Recovery
Backed by federal and state funding—including support from HUD and FEMA—GrantWorks helps families and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters with strength and foresight. Our programs are designed to reduce costs, protect lives and property, and build long-term resilience through effective mitigation and recovery strategies. Our team manages all project types, such as Housing, Infrastructure, Public Facilities, Economic Revitalization, Buyouts, Affordable Housing, Public Services, Planning, and others.
People First, Always
At GrantWorks, we deliver high-quality services with precision, care, and a deep commitment to those we serve. Every solution is tailored to meet the unique needs of each community—ensuring the right support reaches the right people, exactly when it’s needed most.
Our Disaster Recovery Services include:
- Application Development & Implementation
- Program Design Assistance
- Procurement Assistance & Contractor Oversight
- Robust Community Outreach
- City & County Planning
- Hazard Mitigation Planning
- Environmental Review & Clearance
- Housing Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, & New Construction
- Affordable Housing Financing & Development
- Case Management Services
- Cross-Cutting Regulatory Compliance Assistance
- Audit & Monitoring Support
- Construction Management
- Duplication of Benefits
- Grant Management
- Project Management
Community Voices
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“I unequivocally recommend GrantWorks. Their professionalism, expertise, innovative spirit, and unwavering commitment to partnership have been instrumental in the success of our Resilient SRQ CDBG-DR Program."
Steve Hyatt | Division Manager, Sarasota County -
“GrantWorks has shown exemplary work through the last 9 years of the partnership we have had....I would be honored to work with them in the future.”
Trina Jankowski | Project Manager, City of Galveston -
“GrantWorks’ dedication to ensuring program integrity and compliane has been instrumental in the successful implementation of our disaster recovery initiatives. They’ve consistently exceeded expectations."
Thao Costis | Harris County Housing & Community Development
Our FEMA Services
Simplify Grant Management with GrantWorks
Managing a federally funded grant program in-house can be complex and resource-intensive. Partnering with GrantWorks alleviates that burden—allowing your staff to stay focused on their core mission while we handle the intricacies of federal fund administration and compliance. Our team brings a deep understanding of state and federal programs, hands-on experience, and a full suite of in-house specialists to support your success from start to finish.
Practical Experience That Drives Results
GrantWorks has extensive expertise across FEMA programs, including:
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
- Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)
- Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
- Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
- Public Assistance (PA)
We’ve prepared a multitude of hazard mitigation plans—both multi- and single-jurisdictional—serving 120 participating entities, and have successfully secured and managed billions in disaster recovery and mitigation projects.
Regulatory Mastery
Our experts are fluent in the language of compliance. We specialize in FEMA’s Public Assistance Program Delivery Model, Simplified Procedures, and grant management systems—including the FEMA Grants Portal and state-specific platforms. Our regulatory expertise spans:
- Robert T. Stafford Act
- Disaster Recovery Uniform Act
- 2 CFR Part 200
- 24 CFR Part 570
- Uniform Relocation Act
With GrantWorks, you gain a partner who not only understands the rules—but knows how to navigate them effectively.
Our CDBG-DR Services
We’re passionate about the communities we serve – that passion has guided our work for over four decades, helping the nation’s most disaster-affected regions manage and implement more than $10 billion in recovery assistance and rebuild with greater strength, resilience, and foresight.
Industry-Leading CDBG-DR Expertise
GrantWorks brings unmatched experience in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) programs. We’ve successfully secured and managed billions in HUD disaster recovery funds, delivering results that matter.
Experience That Delivers
As one of the nation’s leading grant administrators, more than 25% of our team of professionals are certified CDBG-DR administrators. From planning to closeout, we guide every phase of your project with precision and care—ensuring you receive focused, personalized support without getting lost in the shuffle.
Specialized Expertise, All In-House
Our grant managers are backed by a robust team of subject matter experts in:
- Labor Standards & Davis-Bacon Compliance
- Acquisition & Procurement
- Low/Moderate Income Beneficiary Tracking
- Application Development & Fair Housing
- Environmental Review & NEPA Coordination
We also offer direct access to construction managers, multifamily housing developers, urban planners, and GIS specialists—providing comprehensive, in-house consulting to meet the full scope of your recovery and mitigation needs.
