The Federal Government is offering the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program, authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. This grant is specifically designed to reduce or eliminate future claims under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The primary purpose of this funding is to invest in proactive measures that mitigate flood risks across communities. Eligible projects seeking this assistance may include initiatives leveraging geospatial (GIS) technologies to identify vulnerabilities, develop mitigation strategies, and implement protective measures. This program underscores a commitment to enhancing community resilience and minimizing financial burdens associated with flood damages, ultimately safeguarding lives and property.
Opportunity ID: 54934
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-MT-029-000-99 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Flood Mitigation Assistance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief |
| Category Explanation: | Mitigation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.029 — Flood Mitigation Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 02, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 02, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Territorial governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program is authorized by Section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended (NFIA), 42 U.S.C. 4104c, with the goal of reducing or eliminating claims under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may involve geospatial (GIS) issues. |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.fema.gov/government/grant/hma/index.shtm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FEMA Call Center: 866.927.5646
Email:ASK-GMD@dhs.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 54934 Other Supporting Documents-Program Guidance 1 -> fy11 hma unified guidance v5 27 10 gmd_dhl.pdf
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