Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Program (EPA)
EPA’s WIFIA program provides low-cost credit financing for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. Supports nature-based solutions Targeted support for small communities Encourages public-private partnerships Application cycle: EPA accepts letters of interest on a rolling basis; there is no deadline for submissions. Summary: Communities can use the long-term, low-cost supplemental loans provided by the Environmental […]
Tribal Community Resilience Annual Awards Program (BIA)
Tribal Community Resilience Annual Awards Program (BIA) BIA’s Tribal Community Resilience Annual Awards Program provides assistance for both planning and implementation activities, encompassing activities such as climate adaptation planning, community-driven relocation, partial relocation, ocean and coastal management, and habitat restoration and adaptation initiatives. Supports nature-based solutions Does not require matching funds Application cycle: AFC is […]
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. Supports nature-based […]
Rural Development Water and Environmental Programs (USDA)
These programs provide funding and technical assistance to help rural communities develop safe drinking water and waste systems. Strengthening this infrastructure also supports flood resilience by improving stormwater management and reducing contamination risks. Does not require matching funds Targeted support for small communities Encourages public-private partnerships Application cycle: Specific application cycles and deadlines can vary […]
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)
NFWF’s NCRF supports coastal and Great Lakes communities in planning, designing, and building large-scale resilience projects to address flooding, sea level rise, storm surge, subsidence, and erosion. Supports nature-based solutions Has a regional or watershed focus Does not require matching funds Encourages public-private partnerships Application cycle: The National Coastal Resilience Fund is currently accepting applications. […]
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: Future application cycles to be determined. Summary: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Floodplain […]