FEMA Opens Applications for $800M Flood Mitigation Assistance Program
Eligible applicants: states, territories, tribal entities, District of Columbia. Applications are due: Jan 27, 2023
Opportunity: Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FEMA)
Announcement Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (the program is now open to applications)
Overview and Eligible Uses: The FMA grant program 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). Funding is available for three different categories of projects: Capability and Capacity Building, Localized Flood Risk Reduction projects, and Individual Flood Mitigation projects.
Amount: About 40 awards, averaging $20M each, for a total of $800M. Generally, a non-federal cost-share of 25% is required.
Award Type: Competitive grant
Eligible Applicants: States, US territories, Federally recognized tribal governments, and the District of Columbia.
Key Dates: Applications are due on Jan 27, 2023
Key Links:
Full Notice of Funding Opportunity
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