Fiscal Year 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance

The Flood Mitigation Assistance program is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This program is authorized under the National Flood Insurance Act and is funded through congressional appropriations, including support from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The program is designed to reduce or eliminate long-term flood risk to properties insured under the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA has historically invested significant funding into mitigation efforts, supporting thousands of properties nationwide and aligning with federal resilience and climate adaptation strategies. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to support activities that reduce repetitive flood damage to buildings and infrastructure. The program emphasizes proactive mitigation, particularly for properties that have experienced repeated losses under the National Flood Insurance Program. Projects funded under this opportunity may include property acquisition and demolition, relocation, elevation of structures, localized flood risk reduction infrastructure, and floodproofing for eligible structures. The program also supports planning and capacity-building activities that enhance long-term mitigation strategies. Funding is made available to support a range of project types, including individual mitigation projects, localized flood risk reduction efforts, and broader planning initiatives. Allowable uses of funds include costs associated with engineering, construction, project scoping, and mitigation planning. All projects must demonstrate technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with environmental and historic preservation regulations. Funding is generally structured as project grants, and recipients are responsible for managing and distributing funds to subrecipients as applicable. Eligible applicants include state governments, territorial governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments, though local entities must apply through their respective state or territorial applicant. All applicants and subapplicants must participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and maintain compliance with its requirements. Additionally, applicants must have FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plans in place at the time of application and award. Subapplicants must also meet local mitigation planning requirements unless applying for planning-specific funding. Applications must be submitted through FEMA’s Grants Outcomes system by the established deadline. The application process involves submission of a full application package, including project proposals, technical documentation, and compliance information. FEMA reviews applications based on eligibility, technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with program priorities such as reducing repetitive loss properties and benefiting disadvantaged communities. Selected applicants may be required to address questions or provide additional documentation prior to award issuance. The current funding cycle opened on January 6, 2025, and the application deadline is August 6, 2026. The program is recurring and historically offered on an annual basis. While specific award notification timelines are not explicitly stated, FEMA conducts application reviews following the deadline and communicates results thereafter. Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with state hazard mitigation officers and ensure all required documentation is complete prior to submission. Program support is available through the FEMA GO Help Desk, which provides assistance with system access and application submission.

Focus on projects that reduce repetitive loss properties and demonstrate cost effectiveness and compliance with environmental and planning requirements