Fiscal Year 2026 Flood Mitigation Assistance
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Department of Homeland Security · DHS-26-MT-029-000-98
In plain English
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (Department of Homeland Security) is accepting applications for this grant until Feb 26, 2027 (107 days left).
The agency expects to make 40 awards and estimated total program funding is $400,000,000.
Eligible applicant types include state governments, local governments and tribal governments & organizations, plus others described in the listing.
Cost sharing or matching is required.
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Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | Feb 26, 2027 · 107 days left |
| Posted date | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Opportunity number | DHS-26-MT-029-000-98 |
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (Department of Homeland Security) |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Disaster Prevention and Relief, Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | Not stated |
| Award floor (min per award) | Not stated |
| Estimated total program funding | $400,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 40 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 97.029 – Flood Mitigation Assistance |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Archive date | Mar 28, 2027 |
Who can apply
Browse similar: State governments · Local governments · Tribal governments & organizations
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see the eligibility details in the listing)
Additional eligibility information (excerpt from the listing):
U.S. Territories; District of ColumbiaLocal governments must apply through their state or territory.
Description
Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):
The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program provides federal funds to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments. The goal is to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in participating communities. FMA funds a variety of flood mitigation activities to lower flood risk to policyholders and reduce the NFIP’s financial exposure.
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