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 […]
National Fish Passage Program (FWS)
FWS’ National Fish Passage Program provides financial and planning assistance for river restoration, nature-based solutions, and flood-resilient infrastructure. This program helps reduce flood risk and supports fish passage by restoring floodplains and wetlands, removing barriers like dams, and upgrading culverts to improve ecological function. Does not require a cost share or matching funds Allows in-kind […]
Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation Program (DOT)
FHWA’s PROTECT grants support planning and implementation activities to make transportation infrastructure, evacuation routes, and coastal infrastructure more resilient to flooding. Does not require a cost share or matching funds Gives special consideration for small communities Supports nature-based solutions Application cycle: October 25, 2024 – February 24, 2025. Summary: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) […]
National Highway Performance Program (DOT)
FHWA’s National Highway Performance Program provides funding to states for transportation infrastructure projects that protect against flooding and other natural hazards. Eligible projects include raising or relocating roadways, stabilizing slopes, improving drainage, and using nature-based solutions to reduce the risk of flooding to the National Highway System. Supports nature-based solutions Application cycle: State Departments of […]
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 […]
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Program (EPA)
EPA’s WIFIA program provides low-cost credit financing for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. Gives special consideration for small communities Application cycle: EPA will accept letters of interest on a rolling basis; there is no deadline for submissions. Letters of Interest may be submitted on an ongoing basis beginning on September 9, 2024. Summary: Communities […]
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 […]
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Discretionary Grants (DOT)
DOT’s RAISE capital grants fund surface transportation construction projects that improve public infrastructure resilience to flood, weather, and climate risks; with planning grants that support pre-construction activities such as environmental analysis, benefit-cost analysis, feasibility studies, and community engagement. Gives special consideration for small communities Application cycle: January 30, 2025. Summary: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s […]
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 […]
National Coastal Resilience Fund (NFWF)
NFWF’s NCRF helps coastal and Great Lakes communities plan, study the feasibility of, design, permit, engage stakeholders about, and implement large-scale resilience projects to reduce regional threats due to flooding, sea level rise, storm surge, subsidence, and erosion. Does not require a cost share or matching funds Allows in-kind services to contribute toward nonfederal cost […]
