IDHS Delivers Record Number of State Disaster Relief Funds

IDHS has received and reviewed over 50,000 applications for disaster assistance from the August 2026 storm event

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) continues to deliver a record number of State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) grants to survivors of the August disaster.

To date, IDHS has received and reviewed more than 50,000 applications for disaster assistance from the August 2026 storm event alone. Due to the historical volume of applications, some applicants may experience delays in payment processing times. IDHS processes applications as quickly and responsibly as possible to ensure eligible survivors receive the assistance for which they qualify. 

Payments are issued in phases and may not appear in all applicants' accounts at the same time. Applicants should monitor their bank accounts and the contact information associated with their applications.

"This is an historic event that requires significant coordination, thorough review and the implementation of extensive processes," said IDHS Executive Director Jonathan Whitham. "In previous events involving SDRF, we may typically receive a few hundred applications. At its peak, our team was reviewing more than a thousand cases each day, which requires an extraordinary effort to deliver these payments as quickly and accurately as possible. We have all hands-on deck to ensure this important work gets done."

New applications continue to be received, and they are reviewed on a rolling basis. The deadline to apply for the SDRF is Nov. 24, 2026.

By the numbers

50,000+ applications received
$33+ million awarded
More than 9K Hoosier households served

Who to contact for support

IDHS reminds survivors that Indiana 211 is available for support. By calling 211, survivors will be connected with live representatives who can assess their unmet needs and provide assistance with SDRF-related questions, including starting an application, technical support, payment updates and next steps in the application process.

The 211 disaster response center is available from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. For support, please dial 2-1-1 or 866-211-9966. Callers will be prompted to dial #9 for disaster resources. Individuals call also text IN211HELP to **898-211** for additional disaster resources.

For the latest disaster-related updates, survivors should visit on.in.gov/August2026Disaster.