08/19/2026
STATE DISASTER RELIEF FUND ASSISTANCE NOW AVAILABLE
*Note: This is a separate program from FEMA Individual Assistance (IA), which has not been released yet.
If your primary residence was impacted by the August 11, 2026 disaster, you may be eligible to apply for financial assistance through the Indiana State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF).
This program may provide assistance for uninsured disaster-related damages and expenses at your primary residence. Eligible assistance may include:
* 🏠 Certain home repairs
* 🛋️ Essential furniture and household furnishings
* 🔌 Essential appliances
* 🧰 Essential tools
* 🧹 Debris removal
* 🩺 Medical devices
* 🚗 Essential transportation
**Important:** Assistance is limited to eligible, uninsured losses. Your primary residence must be located in a jurisdiction that has issued a local disaster declaration and where state assistance is determined to be necessary.
APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE
Complete the State Disaster Relief Fund application here:
SDRF Application:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a019f5a4457f0495bbef680cff9c75
After your application is submitted, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) will review it to determine eligibility. You may be contacted for additional information or documentation needed to process your application.
More information about expenses and items that may qualify is available here:
Eligible Items:
https://iar.iga.in.gov/code/current/290/1 #290-1-2-6
⚠️ Submitting an application does not guarantee assistance. Eligibility and the amount of assistance are determined through the State Disaster Relief Fund review process.
Please share this information with friends, family, neighbors, and others affected by the recent flooding so eligible households are aware that assistance may be available.
More info from IDHS:
https://www.in.gov/dhs/emergency-management-and-preparedness/august-2026-disaster
