Project Grant EMT2023FM001

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) $32.44 million through the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program (CFDA 97.029) on April 24, 2026, with a performance period extending through April 23, 2029. The FMA program provides federal funding to states and local governments to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Through this award, TWDB will administer and deliver comprehensive flood mitigation services across Texas, including localized flood control projects, infrastructure hardening, property acquisitions and elevations, drainage system improvements, hazard mitigation planning, and community outreach initiatives designed to enhance flood resilience.

As the state-level administering agency, TWDB will leverage these funds to support targeted flood mitigation projects throughout Texas communities, with sub-awards anticipated to local governments, water utilities, and municipal entities. The funding supports both individual property-level flood mitigation activities and broader community-scale resilience initiatives, with emphasis on reducing repetitive flood losses and building adaptive capacity in response to chronic and acute flood hazards across the state.