IDHS Provides Important State Disaster Relief Fund Update

Completing the application includes providing payment information: either direct deposit or an address for a physical check.

(Indiana) - More than 40,000 Hoosiers have applied for the State Disaster Relief Fund. This week, payments began processing for applicants who completed their application and met all eligibility requirements.

Due to the high volume of applicants, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) has enlisted the help of a vendor, Bright Harbor, to process these applications. If an applicant receives an email from IDHS or insdrf@brightharbor.com, please follow the instructions.

IDHS sent an email to applicants on Wednesday, Sept. 2, asking for more information after an initial assessment of their application was complete:

• Proof of identity
• Proof of ownership (renter or homeowner)
• Payment information

Completing the application includes providing payment information: either direct deposit or an address for a physical check.

If an applicant chooses direct deposit, bank account details must be verified by either connecting the account (fastest) or via manual entry.

If an applicant chooses manual entry, they will need to enter their routing number, account number and account type. Two very small deposits will arrive in 1-2 business days to verify the account. These credits and debits will be originated from Bright Harbor Recovery, Inc., which may show on statements at “Bright Harbor Re.” Bank statements may also show “ACCTVERIFY” in the statement description of these transactions. The applicant will need to return to the portal and enter this information for the verification step to be complete.

Providing these details is not a guarantee that the grant will be awarded but will complete the application for final review.

To apply for SDRF, or complete the application, visit https://app.brightharbor.com/signup/indiana-sdrf-june-august-2026.

To find more resources for the August 2026 disaster, visit on.in.gov/August2026Disaster.