Emergency Watershed Protection and EWP Floodplain Easement Programs (USDA)
The Emergency Watershed Protection Program is a disaster recovery program that can be used to remove debris, protect eroded streambanks, fix damaged drainage infrastructure, repair levees, restore vegetative cover, buy out properties, and purchase floodplain easements. Does not require a cost share or matching funds Gives special consideration for small communities Allows in-kind services to […]
Community Development Block Grant Program
Does not require a cost share or matching funds Summary: Funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program can assist small municipalities with low- and moderate-income populations in addressing threats to community health and welfare, including threats stemming from flooding and sea level rise. The program […]
Tribal Heritage Grant Program (NPS)
NPS’ Tribal Heritage Grant Program supports Indian Tribes, Alaskan Native Villages and Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations with safeguarding and celebrating their distinct cultural heritage and customs. Grants fund research and project planning, repair and preservation work, and actions to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act. Does not require a cost share or matching […]
Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program (USDA)
USDA NRCS’ Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) Program provides grants and technical assistance to protect and restore watersheds up to 250,000 acres. These projects can help with flood prevention, watershed protection, public recreation, fish and wildlife habitats, agricultural water management, municipal and industrial water supply, and water quality management. Allows in-kind services to contribute […]
Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grant Program (EPA)
EPA’s Clean Water Act Section 319 grants help communities reduce water pollution caused by runoff from streets, fields, and other sources. These grants fund projects that improve flood resilience and clean up polluted waters. States and communities can use this funding to make measurable improvements in water quality through watershed-scale plans and projects. Allows in-kind […]
Rural Development Water and Environmental Programs (USDA)
Does not require a cost share or matching funds Gives special consideration for small communities Allows in-kind services to contribute toward nonfederal cost share requirements Summary: Small municipalities can leverage the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Water and Environmental Programs (WEP), the federal government’s only set of 10+ programs exclusively focused on the water […]
Public Assistance Program (FEMA)
Allows in-kind services to contribute toward nonfederal cost share requirements Requires a Presidential Disaster Declaration Summary: FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program supports disaster recovery by providing grants for debris removal and life-saving emergency protective measures and restoring public infrastructure. If your community qualifies for repairs through FEMA’s PA Program, you may also be eligible for […]
Interagency Nonstructural Flood Risk Management Projects (USACE)
Allows in-kind services to contribute toward nonfederal cost share requirements Application cycle: The call for FY 2023 proposals to the USACE District Office occurred in November 2021. Proposals from the USACE District Office were due to the USACE Division Office in March 2022. Summary: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Floodplain Management Services (USACE FPMS) […]
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (FEMA)
FEMA’s post-disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Program helps communities create and update hazard mitigation plans, and reconstruct and reduce long-term flood risk to properties through buyouts, enforcing building codes, elevation, building retrofits, and floodproofing. Allows in-kind services to contribute toward nonfederal cost share requirements Requires a Presidential Disaster Declaration Application cycle: Communities can apply for this […]
Flood Plain Management Services Program (USACE)
USACE’s FPMS program provides communities with technical assistance for obtaining, developing, and interpreting flood data, and for planning and identifying ways to reduce flood risk. Does not require a cost share or matching funds Application cycle: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Summary: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) administers the Flood Plain […]
