FEMA announces $400 million in funding available
through Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
This competitive grant program opened October 22, 2026, to assist state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to reduce flood claims against the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program prioritizes:
(1) capability and capacity building activities,
(2) localized flood risk reductions projects,
(3) individual flood mitigation projects.
Download the FMA2026 NOFO here.
FEMA HQ is hosting a Fiscal Year 2026 Flood Mitigation Assistance Funding Opportunity Webinar, November 4, 2026, 2:00pm-3:30pm Eastern. Registration is required. Register Here
To submit a preapplication please use the following link, https://arcg.is/119fjO5
The grant timeline is listed below:
October 22, 2026 – Application period opens
November 20, 2026 – Pre-application due to State
December 2, 2026 – Notice to pre applicants of eligibility
December 23, 2026 – Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) complete
January 13, 2027 – First draft of the application submitted to grants manager for review
February 9, 2027 – Final application Submitted to state for final review
February 19, 2027 – KYEM submits application to FEMA
February 26, 2027 – Application period closes
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