Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $1,199,572.64 to the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management on April 27, 2026, under the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program (CFDA 97.029) to support flood risk reduction initiatives in Tallahassee, Florida. The award, with an ultimate completion date of April 26, 2029, funds flood mitigation activities designed to reduce or eliminate repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The FMA program provides eligible states, territories, tribal governments, and local governments with comprehensive federal funding for localized flood control projects, infrastructure hardening, property acquisitions and elevations, drainage improvements, hazard planning, and community outreach initiatives that enhance community resilience and climate adaptation.

As the primary state-level emergency management agency, FDEM will administer these flood mitigation funds through a standard three-year performance period, consistent with typical FMA program requirements. FDEM typically distributes FMA grant resources through sub-awards to county and municipal governments, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and local partners across Florida to implement targeted flood mitigation strategies that benefit NFIP-insured properties and participating communities. This funding supports Florida's broader commitment to reducing flood hazards associated with climate change and promoting equitable resilience-building efforts statewide.