Flood mitigation assistance

The State of Florida Division of Emergency Management received a $397,145 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with an award date of September 25, 2023. The FMA program provides federal funding to state, territorial, tribal, and local governments to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program.

The grant funding will support a range of flood mitigation activities in Florida, including localized flood control projects, infrastructure hardening, hazard planning, property acquisitions and elevations, drainage improvements, and community outreach initiatives to enhance overall flood resilience. The Division may sub-award portions of the funding to county and municipal governments, state agencies, nonprofits, and other local partners to implement these on-the-ground emergency management activities.