Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams Grant Program (FEMA)
FEMA’s HHPD Grant Program provides technical, planning, design and construction assistance for rehabilitating high hazard potential dams in the National Inventory of Dams. Supports nature-based solutions Encourages public-private partnerships Has a regional or watershed focus Application cycle: For FY2024, the application period was from November 3rd, 2023 to February 29th, 2024. Interested applicants should engage […]
Watershed Rehabilitation Program (USDA)
Financial and technical assistance to rehabilitate, upgrade, or decommission aging, high-hazard dams to protect downstream communities and restore watershed functions. Supports nature-based solutions Targeted support for small communities Has a regional or watershed focus Application cycle: USDA NRCS accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Summary: The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Watershed Rehabilitation Program […]
Surface Transportation Block Grant (DOT)
Funding for states to develop highway and transit infrastructure, intelligent transportation systems, environmental and safety measures, recreational trails, and resilience enhancements. Supports nature-based solutions Encourages public-private partnerships Application cycle: Varies by state, but generally state transportation agency NOFOs are released in January, with applications due in the first or second quarter of the fiscal year. […]
Continuing Authorities Program (USACE)
As the Trump Administration reviews federal grant priorities and timelines, we encourage those working on project proposals to reach out to federal and state program leads and monitor official federal channels for the latest guidance. AFC is tracking key flooding and resilience programs and will provide specific updates whenever possible. For the current fiscal year […]
Emergency Relief Program (FHWA)
The primary purpose of the FHWA’s Emergency Relief Program is to fund projects to repair federal-aid highways and federal lands roads that have been damaged by natural disasters and catastrophic events. Supports nature-based solutions Requires a Major Disaster Declaration Application cycle: State Departments of Transportation initiate the ER application process by filing a notice of […]
Planning Assistance to States (USACE)
The Planning Assistance to States (PAS) program provides technical and planning support to states, tribes, and localities across USACE mission areas, including flood risk management. These efforts help reduce future flood damage, strengthen water resilience, and guide long-term planning. Supports nature-based solutions Has a regional or watershed focus Application cycle: USACE accepts applications on an […]
Bridge Investment Program (DOT)
Funds projects for bridge replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, and protection, reducing the number of bridges in poor or fair condition and enhancing their resilience to flooding. Has a regional or watershed focus Application cycle: Large bridge projects: August 1, 2025. Bridge projects: November 1, 2025. Planning Projects: October 1, 2025. Summary: The U.S. Department of Transportation […]
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. Supports nature-based solutions Does not require matching funds Has a regional or watershed focus Application cycle: December 6, 2024 – April 16, 2025. Summary: The National Oceanic […]
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. Supports nature-based solutions Targeted support for small communities Requires a Major Disaster Declaration Has a regional or watershed focus […]
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. Supports nature-based solutions Has a regional or watershed focus Does not […]