Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grants (NOAA)
NOAA’s Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grants protect coastal communities and ecosystems from flooding through adaptation projects that reconnect rivers, restore coral reefs, or create living shorelines. Does not require a cost share or matching funds Allows in-kind services to contribute toward nonfederal cost share requirements Supports nature-based solutions Application cycle: December 6, 2024 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program (NPS)
Does not require a cost share or matching funds Supports nature-based solutions Application cycle: Applications are due on March 1 of every year. Summary: The National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program provides free, on-location planning and technical assistance expertise that small municipalities can use to support community-led natural resource conservation and outdoor […]
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) […]
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 […]
Coastal Program (FWS)
FWS’ Coastal Program funds the planning, design, and implementation of flood adaptation projects that also support coastal habitat conservation. These projects can include culvert retrofits, stream channel improvements, wetland restoration, revegetation, and living shorelines. Does not require a cost share or matching funds Allows in-kind services to contribute toward nonfederal cost share requirements Supports nature-based […]
