Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 029 001
Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 029 001
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program FY2009" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.029 Flood Mitigation Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 27, 2014 and posted on Jun 20, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Application closing date for all of FEMAs Mitigation non disaster programs (PDM, FMA, RFC, and SRL). (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $32,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY Only the following entities are eligible to apply to FEMA as Applicants State emergency management agencies or a similar office (i.e., the office that has primary emergency management or floodplain management responsibility) of the State the District of Columbia the US Virgin Islands the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Guam American Samoa the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Federally recognized Indian tribal governments. Each State, Territory, or tribal government shall designate one agency to serve as the Applicant for the FMA program. SUBAPPLICANT ELIGIBILITY State level agencies Federally recognized Indian tribal governments and local communities (to include State recognized Indian tribes, authorized Indian tribal organizations, and Alaska Native villages) are eligible to apply to the Applicant for assistance. Private individuals and private non profit (PNP) organizations are not eligible subapplicants however, a relevant State agency or local community may apply to the Applicant for assistance to mitigate private or PNP structures.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program for FY2009 is a discretionary FEMA grant program under the Department of Homeland Security designed to help communities take practical, cost-effective steps to reduce or eliminate long-term flood risk to buildings and other structures that are insured through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The core purpose is mitigation: investing in projects and actions that lessen future flood damages so that NFIP claims are reduced over time. In other words, the program is meant to lower repeated losses by funding work that prevents or minimizes flooding impacts before disasters occur, rather than paying to repair the same types of damage again and again after floods.
Funding under this opportunity is awarded on a national competitive basis rather than being distributed by state-by-state formulas, quotas, or set allocations. That means proposals compete against each other nationally, and funding decisions are influenced by how well applications meet program priorities and requirements rather than by geography or guaranteed shares. Like many federal grant programs, awards depend on the availability of congressional appropriations and any restrictions or directives that may be attached to those funds. For FY2009, the estimated total funding amount listed is $32,000,000, with an expectation of roughly 50 awards, although actual numbers could vary depending on the size of selected projects and final budget decisions.
The program includes a cost-share requirement. FEMA assistance can cover up to 75 percent of eligible costs, meaning the remaining share generally must come from non-federal sources (for example, state, tribal, or local funds, or other eligible matching contributions). This structure is intended to ensure local commitment and to stretch federal dollars across more mitigation projects. The funding instrument is a grant, and the program is cataloged under CFDA number 97.029 (Flood Mitigation Assistance).
Eligibility is structured in two tiers: “Applicants” apply directly to FEMA, while “Subapplicants” apply to the Applicant (typically the state or territorial administering agency). Only certain government entities can apply directly to FEMA as Applicants: state emergency management agencies or similar offices with primary emergency management or floodplain management responsibility; the District of Columbia; U.S. territories including the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. Each state, territory, or tribal government must designate a single agency to serve as the Applicant for the FMA program, which helps streamline administration and ensures there is one coordinating point of contact for submissions.
Subapplicants can include state-level agencies, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and local communities. The notice also recognizes related local eligible entities such as state-recognized Indian tribes, authorized Indian tribal organizations, and Alaska Native villages. Private individuals and private nonprofit organizations cannot apply as subapplicants themselves, but the program can still support mitigation work benefiting private or nonprofit structures if a qualified public entity (such as a local community or state agency) applies on their behalf to carry out an eligible mitigation activity. This is an important detail because it keeps the grant relationship government-to-government while still allowing mitigation investments that protect homes or nonprofit facilities when sponsored and administered by an eligible public applicant.
The original posting date for the opportunity is listed as June 20, 2008, with an original closing date of December 19, 2008. The closing date referenced is shared across FEMA’s non-disaster mitigation programs, including PDM, FMA, RFC, and SRL, indicating that FEMA aligned application deadlines for several mitigation grant programs in that period. The opportunity number is DHS 09 FEMA 029 001, and the awarding agency is FEMA within DHS. For further program information, FEMA provided a program webpage (as listed in the announcement) and a point of contact: Tony (Lloyd) Hake at 202-646-3428 and Lloyd.Hake@dhs.gov.
Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program (FY2009) FAQs
What is the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program for FY2009?
The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program for FY2009 is a discretionary FEMA grant program under the Department of Homeland Security. It is designed to help communities take practical, cost-effective steps to reduce or eliminate long-term flood risk to buildings and other structures insured through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
What is the main goal of the FMA program?
The core purpose is mitigation: funding projects and actions that reduce future flood damages so NFIP claims decrease over time. The program focuses on preventing or minimizing flooding impacts before disasters occur rather than repeatedly paying to repair similar flood damage after events.
Is this funding allocated by state formula or competed nationally?
Funding is awarded on a national competitive basis. Applications compete against each other nationwide, and selections are based on how well proposals meet program priorities and requirements rather than on state-by-state formulas, quotas, or guaranteed allocations.
How much funding is expected to be available for FY2009?
The estimated total funding amount listed for FY2009 is $32,000,000. Actual funding depends on congressional appropriations and any restrictions or directives attached to those funds.
How many awards does FEMA expect to make?
The announcement indicates an expectation of roughly 50 awards, but the actual number may vary depending on the size of selected projects and final budget decisions.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA number 97.029 (Flood Mitigation Assistance).
What is the cost-share requirement?
The program includes a cost-share requirement where FEMA assistance can cover up to 75 percent of eligible costs. The remaining share generally must come from non-federal sources, such as state, tribal, or local funds, or other eligible matching contributions.
Why does the program require a non-federal match?
The cost-share structure is intended to ensure local commitment and to stretch federal dollars across more mitigation projects.
Who can apply directly to FEMA as an Applicant?
Only certain government entities can apply directly to FEMA as Applicants, including: state emergency management agencies (or similar offices with primary emergency management or floodplain management responsibility), the District of Columbia, U.S. territories (U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands), and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
Does each state, territory, or tribal government submit through multiple agencies?
No. Each state, territory, or tribal government must designate a single agency to serve as the Applicant for the FMA program. This creates one coordinating point of contact for submissions and helps streamline administration.
Who can be a Subapplicant under the program?
Subapplicants can include state-level agencies, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and local communities. The notice also recognizes related local eligible entities such as state-recognized Indian tribes, authorized Indian tribal organizations, and Alaska Native villages.
Can private individuals apply for this grant?
No. Private individuals cannot apply as subapplicants themselves.
Can private nonprofit organizations apply for this grant?
No. Private nonprofit organizations cannot apply as subapplicants themselves.
If individuals and nonprofits cannot apply, can the program still fund work that benefits their buildings?
Yes. The program can support mitigation work benefiting private or nonprofit structures if a qualified public entity (such as a local community or state agency) applies on their behalf to carry out an eligible mitigation activity. This keeps the grant relationship government-to-government while still allowing mitigation investments that protect homes or nonprofit facilities when sponsored by an eligible public applicant.
When was this opportunity originally posted?
The original posting date listed is June 20, 2008.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date listed is December 19, 2008.
Was the closing date aligned with other FEMA mitigation programs?
Yes. The closing date referenced is shared across FEMA non-disaster mitigation programs including PDM, FMA, RFC, and SRL, indicating FEMA aligned application deadlines for several mitigation grant programs during that period.
What is the opportunity number for this funding announcement?
The opportunity number is DHS 09 FEMA 029 001.
Which federal agency is making the awards?
The awarding agency is FEMA within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Who is the point of contact listed for the program?
The point of contact listed is Tony (Lloyd) Hake.
How can the listed point of contact be reached?
Phone: 202-646-3428. Email: Lloyd.Hake@dhs.gov.
Does receiving funding depend on anything beyond application quality?
Yes. Awards depend on the availability of congressional appropriations and any restrictions or directives attached to those funds, in addition to how well applications meet program priorities and requirements in the national competition.
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