Flood mitigation assistance

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $692,003.01 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program grant (CFDA 97.029) to the Natural Resources South Carolina Department on Sep 25, 2023. The FMA program provides federal funding to state and local governments to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage through a range of mitigation activities. Under this grant, the Natural Resources South Carolina Department will utilize the funding to deliver flood control projects, infrastructure upgrades, hazard planning, property acquisitions/elevations, drainage improvements, and community outreach initiatives to enhance overall flood resilience in Columbia, SC. The Department has previously received both prime and sub federal grants from agencies like the Department of the Interior and FEMA to support a variety of environmental conservation, safety, and education initiatives across the state.