Edgewater

Volusia County, Florida

The City of Edgewater was incorporated in 1951 and is home to over 23,000 residents. Edgewater sits on the beautiful Mosquito Lagoon and encompasses approximately 25 square miles. The City of Edgewater is committed to doing what is environmentally and fiscally responsible for reducing hazards of flooding to our residents and business owners. 

In order to reduce the potential for personal/property losses in flood prone areas and ensure the lowest possible flood insurance premiums for our residents, Volusia County, Edgewater and other jurisdictions developed an integrated Floodplain Management Plan which includes specific jurisdictional plans. Edgewater also partners with Volusia County and other jurisdictions in the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) working group which provides analysis of hazards and mitigation strategies for events such as sea level rise and hurricanes. Policies and projects are prioritized by this group to outline funding needed and assist with the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

Edgewater also participates with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) to reduce flood insurance premiums in those communities that meet certain requirements and reduce the number of repetitive loss properties within Edgewater. 

 

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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.
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The program accepts applications on an ongoing basis with no fixed deadline.

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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.

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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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