Flood mitigation assistance

The Texas Water Development Board received a $786,613.80 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 14, 2023. The FMA program provides funding to state and local governments to reduce the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and infrastructure insured under the National Flood Insurance Program. The Texas Water Development Board, as the administering agency, will use this grant to fund localized flood mitigation projects, infrastructure hardening, hazard planning, property acquisitions, elevations, drainage improvements, and community outreach efforts to enhance flood resilience across the state. The agency will sub-award portions of the grant to partners such as the Jefferson County Drainage District 6 to implement on-the-ground flood control initiatives in areas like Taylor's Bayou. Through this FEMA FMA grant, the Texas Water Development Board is delivering critical services to mitigate flood risks and bolster climate resilience for communities in Texas.