Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 14 MT 029 000 99
Apply for DHS 14 MT 029 000 99
- 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 "FY14 Flood Mitigation Assistance" 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 Apr 22, 2014 and posted on Apr 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $89,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 60 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments.
- States District of Columbia US Territories Federally recognized Native American Tribes Local governments are considered subapplicants and must apply to their Applicant State/Territory
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY14 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 14 MT 029 000 99) was a FEMA program under the Department of Homeland Security designed to help communities reduce long-term flood risk for properties insured through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The core idea behind FMA is to invest federal funding in practical, cost-effective actions that either reduce or eliminate flood damage before it happens again, especially for buildings that have already flooded multiple times. Funding is aimed at state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, with the expectation that these investments will lower repetitive claims and improve community resilience over time.
A major emphasis of the program is prioritizing the places and properties with the greatest history of flood loss. FEMA set out three main priorities. First, it supports the development or updating of flood-focused mitigation plans, recognizing that a strong plan is often the foundation for smarter project selection and long-term risk reduction. Second, it prioritizes cost-effective projects addressing Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) structures. SRL is defined very specifically for NFIP-insured buildings: either (1) four or more separate NFIP flood insurance claim payments where each claim is more than $5,000 and the total of those claims exceeds $20,000, or (2) at least two separate claim payments where the cumulative amount of claims exceeds the market value of the structure. Third, after SRL, the program prioritizes cost-effective and sustainable projects for Repetitive Loss (RL) structures. RL generally refers to NFIP-insured structures that have flooded at least twice, where the average repair cost equaled or exceeded 25 percent of the building’s market value at the time of each flood, and where the policy included Increased Cost of Compliance coverage at the time of the second flood loss. These definitions matter because they drive which applications rise to the top during funding decisions.
The objective of FMA is straightforward: reduce or eliminate repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the NFIP. To accomplish that, the program allows two broad categories of activities. One is mitigation planning, specifically planning that aligns with 44 CFR Part 201 and focuses on flood hazards. The other category is implementation through flood mitigation projects. Eligible project types include property acquisition with demolition or relocation (often used to remove high-risk structures from flood-prone areas), structure elevation (raising buildings above expected flood levels), dry floodproofing (typically used for certain non-residential structures to prevent floodwaters from entering), minor localized flood reduction projects (smaller-scale measures intended to reduce nearby flooding impacts), non-structural retrofitting of existing buildings and facilities (improvements that reduce damage without major structural changes), and mitigation reconstruction (rebuilding in a safer manner, generally to current standards and with flood risk reduction features).
From an administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary grant opportunity with an estimated total funding amount of $89,000,000 and an expected 60 awards. The CFDA number listed is 97.029 (Flood Mitigation Assistance). A cost share or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal funds toward project costs consistent with program rules. Eligible applicants included state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Local governments were not direct applicants; instead, they participated as subapplicants and had to apply through their state or territory applicant. The opportunity was posted April 16, 2014, with an application closing date of July 25, 2014, and it was later archived on August 24, 2014. Additional details and application materials were available through Grants.gov, and FEMA provided a program contact (Franki Coons, 202-646-3079, Franki.Coons@fema.dhs.gov) for assistance accessing the full announcement.
FY14 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant (DHS 14 MT 029 000 99) FAQs
What is the FY14 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant opportunity?
The FY14 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 14 MT 029 000 99) was a FEMA program under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designed to help communities reduce long-term flood risk for properties insured through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
What is the main purpose of the FMA program?
The objective of FMA is to reduce or eliminate repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the NFIP by investing in practical, cost-effective actions that reduce or prevent future flood damage.
Who was the funding intended to support?
Funding was aimed at state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, with an emphasis on investments that lower repetitive NFIP claims and improve community resilience over time.
What types of properties were the focus of this program?
The program emphasized properties with the greatest history of flood loss, especially buildings that have already flooded multiple times and are insured through the NFIP.
What were FEMA's three main priorities for FY14 FMA funding?
FEMA identified three main priorities: (1) development or updating of flood-focused mitigation plans, (2) cost-effective projects addressing Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) structures, and (3) after SRL, cost-effective and sustainable projects for Repetitive Loss (RL) structures.
What is a Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) structure under this opportunity?
SRL was defined for NFIP-insured buildings as either: (1) four or more separate NFIP flood insurance claim payments where each claim is more than $5,000 and the total of those claims exceeds $20,000, or (2) at least two separate claim payments where the cumulative amount of claims exceeds the market value of the structure.
What is a Repetitive Loss (RL) structure under this opportunity?
RL generally referred to NFIP-insured structures that flooded at least twice, where the average repair cost equaled or exceeded 25% of the building's market value at the time of each flood, and where the policy included Increased Cost of Compliance coverage at the time of the second flood loss.
Why do the SRL and RL definitions matter for funding decisions?
These definitions drove prioritization during funding decisions by influencing which applications would rise to the top based on the flood-loss history of the insured structures and the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of proposed mitigation.
What categories of activities were allowed under FY14 FMA?
Two broad categories of activities were allowed: (1) mitigation planning (focused on flood hazards and aligned with 44 CFR Part 201), and (2) implementation through flood mitigation projects.
What does "mitigation planning" mean for this opportunity?
Mitigation planning referred to planning activities that align with 44 CFR Part 201 and focus specifically on flood hazards, supporting smarter project selection and long-term risk reduction.
What project types were eligible for funding under FY14 FMA?
Eligible project types included property acquisition with demolition or relocation, structure elevation, dry floodproofing (typically for certain non-residential structures), minor localized flood reduction projects, non-structural retrofitting of existing buildings and facilities, and mitigation reconstruction.
How does property acquisition with demolition or relocation help reduce flood risk?
This project type is often used to remove high-risk structures from flood-prone areas, reducing or eliminating future flood damages and associated NFIP claims.
What is structure elevation in the context of this program?
Structure elevation means raising buildings above expected flood levels to reduce the likelihood and severity of flood damage.
What is dry floodproofing and when was it typically used?
Dry floodproofing generally refers to measures intended to prevent floodwaters from entering a structure and was typically used for certain non-residential structures.
What are minor localized flood reduction projects?
Minor localized flood reduction projects are smaller-scale measures intended to reduce nearby flooding impacts.
What is non-structural retrofitting?
Non-structural retrofitting refers to improvements that reduce damage without major structural changes to existing buildings and facilities.
What is mitigation reconstruction?
Mitigation reconstruction refers to rebuilding in a safer manner, generally to current standards and with flood risk reduction features.
Was the FY14 FMA opportunity competitive or automatic?
It was a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning funding decisions were made based on FEMA's program priorities and other selection considerations described in the announcement.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding amount was $89,000,000.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity expected approximately 60 awards.
What is the CFDA number for Flood Mitigation Assistance?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity was 97.029 (Flood Mitigation Assistance).
Was a cost share or match required?
Yes. A cost share or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal funds toward project costs consistent with program rules.
Who was eligible to apply as an applicant (direct recipient)?
Eligible applicants included state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.
Could local governments apply directly to FEMA under this opportunity?
No. Local governments were not direct applicants. They participated as subapplicants and had to apply through their state or territory applicant.
Where were the application materials and details provided?
Additional details and application materials were available through Grants.gov.
What were the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on April 16, 2014. The application closing date was July 25, 2014. It was later archived on August 24, 2014.
What does it mean that the opportunity was "archived"?
Based on the information provided, it means the listing was later archived on August 24, 2014, indicating it was no longer an active open opportunity under that posting.
Who was the FEMA program contact for help with accessing the announcement?
The program contact listed was Franki Coons. Phone: 202-646-3079. Email: Franki.Coons@fema.dhs.gov.
What was the central strategy behind FMA investments?
The central strategy was to invest federal funding in practical, cost-effective actions that reduce or eliminate flood damage before it happens again, with a strong emphasis on properties with repeated flood losses.
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