Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $15.95M to the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department (Iowa HSEMD) under the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program (CFDA 97.029) on April 24, 2026, with a completion date of April 23, 2029. This project grant supports Iowa's implementation of flood risk reduction initiatives designed to reduce or eliminate repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Under this award, Iowa HSEMD will deliver comprehensive flood mitigation services and coordinate flood risk reduction activities across the state. As the designated state-level recipient, Iowa HSEMD will likely sub-award portions of the funding to local governments, municipalities, and counties to support eligible flood mitigation projects, which may include localized flood control infrastructure, property elevations and acquisitions, drainage improvements, hazard mitigation planning, and community resilience-building activities. The three-year performance period enables Iowa HSEMD to develop and implement projects that enhance community preparedness and promote climate adaptation in response to flooding hazards, while distributing federal resources to maximize impact across participating Iowa communities.