Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management, a Project Grant of $591,850 under the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program (CFDA 97.029) on April 27, 2026, with a completion date of April 26, 2029. The FMA program provides federal funding to states, territories, tribal governments, and local governments to reduce or eliminate repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This award supports Kentucky's efforts to enhance community resilience and promote climate adaptation in response to both acute extreme weather events and chronic flooding challenges across the state's 120 counties.

Under this three-year award, the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management will implement comprehensive flood mitigation activities designed to benefit NFIP-insured properties and participating Kentucky communities. These efforts may include localized flood control projects, infrastructure hardening, hazard mitigation planning, property acquisitions and elevations, drainage improvements, and community outreach initiatives. The division will coordinate implementation efforts from its Frankfort headquarters while leveraging existing partnerships with local governments, counties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations to distribute resources and execute flood mitigation strategies that strengthen Kentucky's resilience to flooding risks.