Project Grant EMD2024CA05010

This federal Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program (CFDA 97.045) provides $1,702,853.00 in funding to the Department of Natural Resources Colorado to deliver a range of technical services and support. The key products and services to be provided include flood hazard mapping, risk assessments, data modeling, community engagement, and development of mitigation strategies aligned with FEMA's Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) initiative. These activities are designed to improve flood risk identification, increase public awareness, and inform community-level flood mitigation and resilience efforts across Colorado. The award period runs from September 23, 2024 through September 22, 2028. The Department of Natural Resources Colorado, through its Executive Director's Office, will serve as a key intermediary between federal agencies and local communities, leveraging its specialized expertise in areas such as water resource management, wildlife conservation, and environmental protection.