Deadline: 18-Apr-25
Applications are now open for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program that makes federal funds available to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and within NFIPparticipating communities.
It does so by recognizing the growing flood hazards associated with climate change, and of the need for flood hazard risk mitigation activities that promote climate adaptation, equity, and resilience with respect to flooding. These include both acute extreme weather events and chronic stressors, which have been observed and are expected to increase in intensity and frequency in the future. The program is partially funded through the IIJA, also known as Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which infused $3.5 billion in FMA grants over a 5-year period.
Purpose
- The purpose of the FMA program is to reduce or eliminate the flood risk of repetitive flood damage to structures and buildings insured by the NFIP and to enhance community flood resilience within NFIP-participating communities. The FMA grant program funds three types of activities and projects:
- Capability and Capacity Building Activities
- Localized Flood Risk Reduction Projects
- Individual Flood Mitigation Projects
Funding Information
- Available Funding for the NOFO: $600,000,000
- Capability and Capacity Building Activities subtotal: $60,000,000
- Localized Flood Risk Reduction Projects subtotal: $420,000,000
- Individual Flood Mitigation Projects subtotal: $120,000,000
- Period of Performance: 36 months
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants
- States
- District of Columbia
- U.S. territories
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Each state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, and federally recognized tribal government must designate one agency to serve as the applicant for FMA funding.
- Applicant Eligibility Criteria
- All applicants must be participating in the NFIP and not be withdrawn, on probation, or suspended.
- Structures eligible for Individual Flood Mitigation Projects must have an NFIP policy (including a Group Flood Insurance Policy) in effect prior to the opening of the application period and the policy must be maintained throughout the life of the structure. The requirement of maintaining flood insurance will apply during the life of the property, regardless of transfer of ownership of such property. If the subapplicant does not comply with this requirement, FEMA may take one or more actions as remedies for noncompliance, as appropriate.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
