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The Indianapolis Foundation established this fund to support flood relief and recovery efforts in Marion County. 100% of donations support local relief. This is a community fund accepting donations — not a direct-application fund for individuals.

Free, confidential statewide service connecting Hoosiers with local resources for rent, utilities, food, housing and disaster help. Navigators available 24/7. If you don't know which program you qualify for, 211 will help you find it.

Indiana's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program provides cash assistance to eligible low-income families with children. Apply through Indiana FSSA / Division of Family Resources. Not a disaster program — but available alongside disaster relief.

Indiana township trustees can provide temporary emergency assistance that may include rent / shelter assistance, utility bills, food, medical expenses, household necessities and transportation in some townships. Availability and rules vary by township — check your local trustee's office.

Indiana's HOME TBRA program can help qualifying households with rent, security deposits and utility deposits. Administered through participating local organizations, so availability depends on location and program capacity.

The Housing Choice Voucher program provides income-based rental assistance. Eligible households generally contribute a portion of their income toward rent while the voucher subsidizes the remaining eligible amount. Waitlists often apply — this is not emergency assistance.

Indiana's Energy Assistance Program helps qualifying households with heating and electricity costs. The 2025–26 application period is currently CLOSED. Indiana says it will reopen in FALL 2026 — check back for the reopening date.

SBA disaster loans can be available to businesses of all sizes, homeowners, renters and private nonprofits. Currently, applicants must check current declaration eligibility — Indiana's August 11 federal declaration is an Emergency Declaration, and Indiana is pursuing additional federal disaster assistance. Homeowners may qualify for up to $500,000 for a primary residence; renters / homeowners up to $100,000 for personal property; businesses / nonprofits up to $2 million for physical disaster losses.

EIDL can help eligible small businesses handle ordinary expenses they could have paid if the disaster had not occurred, such as rent, utilities, health benefits and fixed debt payments. Physical property damage is not necessarily required, but the business must be in an eligible declared area / program.

USDA's Farm Service Agency maintains several disaster-recovery programs for farmers and ranchers, including Emergency Loans, Emergency Conservation Program, Livestock assistance, Crop-loss programs, Disaster Set-Aside and Forest restoration assistance. The Emergency Conservation Program specifically helps qualifying producers repair farmland damaged by disasters such as floods.

USDA emergency loans can help eligible producers recover from physical or production losses. Uses can include replacing equipment or livestock, reorganizing farm operations and, in some circumstances, refinancing debts. County disaster designation required.

Indiana's IDA program provides qualifying low-to-moderate-income Hoosiers a 3-to-1 state savings match, with up to $4,500 in state match funds. Approved uses include primary home purchase, education / job training, starting or expanding an Indiana business, essential repairs to an owner-occupied home and vehicle purchase for employment or education.

Existing Indiana SNAP households that lost food because of the storms, flooding or power outages may qualify to have those benefits replaced. The replacement affidavit generally must be submitted within 10 days of the loss/event, and the loss must be verified. Submit through the FSSA Benefits Portal, fax or a Division of Family Resources office.

Hamilton County Community Foundation states 100% of donations to its flood relief fund will support local flood relief and recovery efforts in Hamilton County. A community fund accepting donations — not generally a direct-application fund for individuals.

Henry County Community Foundation, working with Henry County Emergency Management and Heart of Indiana United Way, is collecting funds for individuals and families affected by flooding in Henry County — including longer-term recovery if funds remain after immediate needs. A community fund accepting donations.

Heart of Indiana United Way's long-term recovery fund supports individuals and families across Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Madison and Randolph counties with longer-term flood recovery. 100% of contributions support long-term recovery. A community fund accepting donations.

Legacy Foundation has launched the Lake County Disaster Relief Fund to support immediate disaster needs and local recovery following the August 11 storms in Lake County. A community fund accepting donations.

Wayne County Foundation's Wayne County Cares Fund is supporting communities affected by flooding, with donations distributed toward impacted communities in Wayne County. A community fund accepting donations.

Indiana currently has a Presidential Emergency Declaration for the August 11, 2026 storms and flooding. The declaration provides federal assistance for certain emergency response / protective measures, but does not currently mean individual FEMA cash assistance is open to homeowners and renters. Indiana is pursuing a Major Disaster Declaration that could unlock additional programs, including Individual Assistance.

Indiana 211 connects Hoosiers with food, housing, utilities, health care, transportation and other disaster resources statewide. Dial 211 or 866-211-9966, or search online.

Report flood damage through Indiana 211 (residential) or your county emergency management agency (commercial/government). Agricultural damage has a separate USDA process.

The Indianapolis Foundation has created the Indianapolis Flood Relief Fund to support local organizations meeting immediate needs and longer-term recovery in Marion County.

The American Red Cross is providing shelter, meals, relief supplies and recovery assistance for families affected by Central Indiana flooding.

Collecting menstrual products, wipes, socks and deodorant for people needing essential personal-care items following displacement.

The Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever and Noblesville Boom jointly contributed $250,000 to the American Red Cross for Central Indiana flood relief. The Colts contributed $125,000; the Pacers, Fever and Boom contributed the other $125,000.

Currently responding to Indiana storms with shelters, food, relief supplies and disaster assistance. Red Cross service sites can also provide health services, emotional support, cleanup supplies and recovery casework.

Teams are actively serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Madison and Henry counties with meals, water, shelter, clothing, supplies and other disaster assistance.

Indiana VOAD helps coordinate nonprofit and voluntary disaster organizations across the state. Indiana DHS specifically directs survivors toward VOAD resources for longer-term recovery coordination.

Actively assembling flood cleanup buckets, collecting supplies and recruiting volunteers to distribute them across Central Indiana.

Building a coordinated flood-recovery volunteer roster with emergency agencies and community organizations for debris removal, cleanup, supply distribution and transportation across Hamilton County.

Provides financial and material assistance to eligible Hamilton County residents, depending on available funding. Includes help with rent / shelter, utilities, food and basic household needs.

Provides essential furniture and household goods to qualifying families referred through partner agencies across Central Indiana.

Coordinates a countywide food-pantry network and accepts food donations, financial support and volunteers. Coordinating county-wide collection of cleanup and recovery supplies alongside its usual food distribution.

Currently collecting diapers, wipes, formula, food, water, sleeping supplies, cleaning products and other essentials for families affected by flooding. Drop-off at 1575 Doctor M.L.K. Jr. St., Indianapolis — Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Collecting disaster supplies and recruiting volunteers to deliver relief kits directly into affected neighborhoods across Indianapolis.

Its Fishers operation is offering free inspections of outdoor power and compact equipment affected by floodwater — helping residents determine whether flood-damaged equipment can be safely repaired or returned to service.

Provides an established food pantry and crisis-support resource in Indianapolis for individuals and families in need.

Operates a food pantry on the north side of Indianapolis for qualifying residents in need.

Provides recurring food assistance on Indianapolis' south side through its Love Your Neighbor Food Pantry.

Runs a food pantry with no eligibility requirement, per the current Indianapolis resource guide. Supports any resident in need.

Currently collecting blankets, clothing, food, hygiene items, toys and pet supplies for flood relief across Indianapolis.

Indianapolis small business collecting nonperishable food for its pantry and for additional distribution to flood victims — a community-business relief drive.

U-Haul announced disaster relief at 34 Indiana stores, including 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box use for qualifying residents affected by Indiana flooding, subject to availability.

Indiana activated emergency grants of up to $5,000 for eligible Hoosiers affected by the August 2026 storms and flooding. Funding covers immediate needs such as food and clothing while displaced. Call Indiana 211 to start and to find out if you qualify.

For the August 11, 2026 disaster, Indiana is accepting applications from qualifying people whose primary residence was affected. Assistance is limited to qualifying uninsured damage and can include certain home repairs, essential furniture, essential appliances, tools, debris removal, medical devices and essential transportation.

IHCDA has activated temporary housing assistance for eligible displaced Hoosiers. Assistance is intended to help people move out of emergency shelters and into hotels, apartments or other temporary accommodations. Access is being coordinated through Indiana 211.