Federal Grant Award Summary

The Missouri Department of Public Safety's State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) received a $2.14 million Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program (CFDA 97.029) awarded on April 29, 2026. The award, with a performance period extending through April 28, 2029, supports comprehensive flood risk reduction initiatives across Missouri. As a pass-through entity and prime grantee for FEMA funding, SEMA administers these federal resources to implement flood mitigation activities designed to reduce or eliminate repetitive flood damage to structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program.

Under this award, SEMA delivers flood mitigation services and sub-awards portions of funding to local entities including counties, municipalities, fire protection districts, and nonprofit organizations to implement localized flood control projects, infrastructure hardening, hazard planning, property acquisitions and elevations, drainage improvements, and community outreach initiatives. These activities strengthen Missouri's emergency management infrastructure and community resilience by addressing both acute extreme weather events and chronic flooding stressors while prioritizing equity and adaptation in response to climate-related flood hazards.