Flood Funding Finder

The American Flood Coalition created the Flood Funding Finder—a first-of-its-kind, interactive website—to simplify the complex federal grants system and to help small communities identify and prioritize opportunities to fund flood resilience

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.
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Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development Grant Program (DOT)
Nature-based solutions, Public private partnership
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$1,000,000 – $45,000,000
Funding (grants)
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program (FEMA)
Nature-based solutions, Public private partnership
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
Varies
Funding (grants), Technical assistance
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (EPA)
Nature-based solutions, Public private partnership
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
Varies by State
Finance (loans)
Coastal Program (FWS)
Nature-based solutions, Public private partnership
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$500,000
Funding (grants), Technical assistance
Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (HUD)
Nature-based solutions, Disaster Declaration, Public private partnership
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
Varies
Funding (grants)
Community Development Block Grant — Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program (HUD)
Nature-based solutions, Public private partnership
(3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
Varies
Finance (loans)
Community Development Block Grant Program
Nature-based solutions, Public private partnership
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
Varies by State
Funding (grants)
Disaster Supplemental Funding (EDA)
Disaster Declaration, Rolling deadline
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
Varies
Funding (grants)
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (EPA)
Rolling deadline, Public private partnership
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
Varies
Finance (loans), Technical assistance
Emergency Watershed Protection and EWP Floodplain Easement Programs (USDA)
Nature-based solutions, Disaster Declaration
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$1 – $5,000,000+
Funding (grants), Technical assistance
Environmental Education Grants (EPA)
Nature-based solutions
(3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$50,000 – $100,000
Funding (grants)
Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program (NFWF)
Nature-based solutions, Public private partnership
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$30,000 – $60,000
Funding (grants)
Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (FEMA)
Nature-based solutions, Public private partnership
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$25,000 – $50,000,000
Funding (grants), Technical assistance
Flood Plain Management Services Program (USACE)
Nature-based solutions, Rolling deadline
(1) Planning
Estimated Funding ($)
Varies
Technical assistance
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (FEMA)
Disaster Declaration
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
Varies
Funding (grants), Technical assistance
Interagency Nonstructural Flood Risk Management Projects (USACE)
Public private partnership
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping
Estimated Funding ($)
$1 – $150,000
Technical assistance
National Coastal Resilience Fund (NFWF)
Nature-based solutions
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$100,000 – $10,000,000
Funding (grants), Technical assistance
National Fish Passage Program (FWS)
Nature-based solutions
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$250,000 – $10,000,000
Funding (grants), Technical assistance
National Highway Performance Program (DOT)
Nature-based solutions
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$1,000,001 – $70,000,000
Funding (grants)
Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation Program (DOT)
Nature-based solutions
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$100,000 – $60,000,000
Funding (grants)
Public Assistance Program (FEMA)
Nature-based solutions, Disaster Declaration
(3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
Varies
Funding (grants)
Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs (EDA)
Public private partnership, Rolling deadline
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$150,000 – $5,000,000
Funding (grants), Technical assistance
Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program (NPS)
Nature-based solutions
(2) Design and scoping
Estimated Funding ($)
0
Technical assistance
Rural Development Water and Environmental Programs (USDA)
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$3000 – $100000
Finance (loans), Funding (grants), Technical assistance
Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grant Program (EPA)
Nature-based solutions, Public private partnership
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
Varies
Funding (grants), Technical assistance
Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants Program (EPA)
Nature-based solutions
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$100,001 – $4,314,000
Funding (grants)
Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grants (NOAA)
Nature-based solutions
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$750,000 – $10,000,000
Funding (grants)
Tribal Climate Resilience Annual Awards Program (BIA)
Nature-based solutions
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$50,000 – $4,000,000
Funding (grants), Technical assistance
Tribal Heritage Grant Program (NPS)
Nature-based solutions
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$15,000 – $75,000
Funding (grants)
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Program (EPA)
Nature-based solutions, Public private partnership, Rolling deadline
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$5,000,000
Finance (loans)
Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program (USDA)
Nature-based solutions, Rolling deadline
(1) Planning, (2) Design and scoping, (3) Implementation and construction
Estimated Funding ($)
$50,000 – $25,000,000
Funding (grants), Technical assistance
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Help Me Choose

Which characteristics is your community looking for in funding opportunities?

Disaster declaration
A Presidential Disaster Declaration unlocks a suite of federal programs that assist local governments with disaster recovery. This is a good filter for communities included in recent Disaster Declarations related to flooding.
Nature-based solutions
The program has a strong focus on providing assistance to promote a healthy ecosystem as a critical defense against flooding impacts. Eligible activities may include floodplain restoration, environmental stewardship, projects that use natural features to mitigate erosion, and living shorelines.
Encourages public-private partnerships
The program encourages or requires collaboration between government entities and stakeholders, including the private sector, to fund, develop, or implement projects.
Offers rolling deadlines
The program accepts applications on an ongoing basis with no fixed deadline.

Is your project in the planning, design, or construction phase?

Planning
The gathering of data and information regarding the extent and impacts of flooding. Eligible activities may include data acquisition, risk assessment, and environmental analysis.
Design & scoping
Covers pre-construction activities, such as defining project scope, developing technical designs, and securing funding to prepare for implementation.
Construction & implementation
Involves carrying out flood resilience projects, including building infrastructure and deploying solutions to reduce flood risks.

Are you looking for grants, loans, or technical assistance for your project?

Funding (grants)
A monetary award that does not need to be repaid. Many federal grants are reimbursable, meaning recipients must cover project costs upfront and then request reimbursement from the government.
Financing (loans)
A government-issued loan that must be repaid. These loans typically provide funding upfront, helping communities cover project costs before repayment begins.
Technical assistance
Assistance from the government in the form of services — such as project planning, engineering and design support, data analysis, training, capacity building, or collaboration through a cooperative agreement — instead of direct funding.

Some programs provide extra support for specific project types or communities. Do any of these apply to your project?

Small or rural communities
Programs that set aside funding, offer loan forgiveness, or adjust cost share requirements for communities with smaller populations.
Small or low-cost projects
Programs that offer reduced requirements for smaller projects, such as waived cost-sharing or exemptions from benefit-cost analysis.
Regional or watershed focus
Programs that support projects that take a watershed management approach or address flooding at a regional scale, requiring coordination beyond a single town or community.
Tribal communities
Programs that dedicate resources or adjust cost share requirements specifically for tribal governments or organizations.
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