Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program (NPS)
This program assists communities and public land managers in developing or restoring parks, conservation areas, rivers and wildlife habitats, which may help bolster local flood resilience. Supports nature-based solutions Does not require matching funds Application cycle: Applications are due on March 1 of every year. Summary: The National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance […]
Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development Grant Program (DOT)
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Public Assistance Program (FEMA)
FEMA’s Public Assistance Program provides post-disaster grants to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and certain types of private non-profits so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. Supports nature-based solutions Requires a Major Disaster Declaration Application cycle: When an area has received a Presidential declaration of an emergency or […]
Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs (EDA)
EDA’s Public Works Program funds the construction, expansion, or upgrade of public infrastructure and facilities. The Economic Adjustment Assistance program funds projects, such as long-term disaster recovery and resiliency plans and upgrades that make infrastructure more resilient, that address diverse economic development needs and prioritize local and regional stakeholders. Encourages public-private partnerships Does not require […]
National Coastal Resilience Fund (NFWF)
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. NFWF’s NCRF helps coastal and […]
Interagency Nonstructural Flood Risk Management Projects (USACE)
This program supports nonstructural flood risk reduction through technical assistance and interagency collaboration. It enables Army Corps involvement in locally driven projects that reduce flood exposure without relying on built infrastructure. Does not require matching funds Encourages public-private partnerships Application cycle: The call for FY 2023 proposals to the USACE District Office occurred in November […]
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. Supports nature-based solutions Encourages public-private partnerships Requires a Major Disaster Declaration Application cycle: Communities can apply for this program for up to […]
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. Supports nature-based solutions Does not require matching funds Application cycle: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Summary: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) administers the Flood Plain Management […]
Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (FEMA)
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. As of February 13, 2025, […]
Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program (NFWF)
NFWF’s Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program cultivates community stewardship of local natural resources, safeguarding them for future generations and enriching habitats for indigenous wildlife. Grants are targeted towards tackling water quality concerns in key watersheds, including problems like erosion from unstable streambanks, pollution originating from stormwater runoff, and deterioration of shorelines due […]