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OpenFederal grantDHS-26-MT-029-000-98

Fiscal Year 2026 Flood Mitigation Assistance

Department of Homeland Security - FEMACloses Feb 26, 2027(126 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is a FEMA program for state, territorial, tribal, and local governments to reduce flood risk to NFIP-insured buildings, including repetitive-loss properties. Small businesses cannot apply, and local governments must go through their state. If you are a business owner, this is not your grant; your route is to persuade your local government to include your property in a project.

Best for
State governments and U.S. territories, Federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations, County, city, and township governments (applying through their state)
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, including small businesses, Nonprofit organizations, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Infrastructure, Capital projects, Planning, Disaster recovery
Who can apply
State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
February 26, 2027. The opportunity was posted on October 22, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The smallest and largest award amounts are not published. Total program funding is $400,000,000, with about 40 awards expected, and cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
States, U.S. territories, the District of Columbia, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, and local governments. Local governments must apply through their state or territory.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses are not eligible applicants, and this program does not accept small businesses.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. Nonprofits are not eligible applicants for this program.

Summary

FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance program funds states, territories, DC, federally recognized tribes, and local governments (which must apply through their state) to reduce or eliminate flood risk to NFIP-insured buildings, including repetitive-loss properties. Cost sharing required; for-profit businesses and nonprofits are not eligible applicants.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

U.S. Territories; District of ColumbiaLocal governments must apply through their state or territory.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Disaster recovery
  • Environment
  • Community development

Program contact

Mariano Almonte Grantorfemago@fema.dhs.gov2023226443

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