Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Program (FEMA)
The Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund (STORM) program offers low-interest loans to help local governments reduce flood risk and build long-term resilience. Funded through grants to states, tribes, territories, and D.C., the program supports flood mitigation efforts—like infrastructure upgrades or natural floodplain restoration and complements FEMA’s broader Hazard Mitigation Assistance portfolio by providing flexible, local […]
Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (DOD)
The Department of Defense’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) FY 2025 REPI Challenge offers funding to projects that enhance military installation resilience to extreme weather events, including flood resilience, through land conservation and management activities. Supports nature-based solutions Encourages public-private partnerships Has a regional or watershed focus Application cycle: Pre-proposals were due July 3, […]
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: AFC is monitoring the grant and will update if there is additional information. Summary: The Federal Emergency Management […]
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 […]
Regional Conservation Partnership Program (USDA)
Brings farmers, communities, and partner organizations together to address regional resource challenges through nature-based solutions such as wetland restoration, soil health improvements, and water management infrastructure. Supports nature-based solutions Encourages public-private partnerships Has a regional or watershed focus Application cycle: To find out if there is an active RCPP project in your area that is […]
Flood Mitigation Assistance — Swift Current (FEMA)
FEMA’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current program provides expedited, rolling funding to states, territories, and tribal governments for flood mitigation projects in disaster-declared areas, focusing on equitable, resilient, and nature-based solutions like home elevations, acquisitions, and dry floodproofing. Supports nature-based solutions Requires a Major Disaster Declaration Application cycle: Deadlines vary by applicant and depend on […]
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: State Departments of Transportation are automatically awarded formula funding for the NHPP, and do not need to submit a competitive proposal to access NHPP funds. The selection […]
Continuing Authorities Program (USACE)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) streamlines approval for small-scale flood risk reduction and ecosystem restoration projects, allowing faster local implementation without individual Congressional authorization. Supports nature-based solutions Application cycle: Interested state or local agencies may submit a letter of request at any time to their local USACE district. Funding is […]
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 […]