Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 11 MT 092 000 99
Apply for DHS 11 MT 092 000 99
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Repetitive Flood Claims Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.092 Repetitive Flood Claims.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 2, 2010 and posted on Jun 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 3, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Territorial governments
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Opportunity Summary:
The Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC) Program is a FEMA grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security focused on flood mitigation for properties that have already generated one or more paid flood insurance claims. Authorized by Section 1323 of the National Flood Insurance Act (NFIA), 42 U.S.C. 4030, the program is designed to reduce future flood damage to these repeatedly impacted properties and, in doing so, produce the greatest savings to the National Flood Insurance Fund (NFIF) as quickly as possible. In practical terms, the program is aimed at targeting limited mitigation dollars toward the places where repeated losses are already documented and where an investment now is most likely to prevent additional claim payouts later.
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 11 MT 092 000 99; CFDA 97.092) is categorized as discretionary grant funding within the broader activity area of Disaster Prevention and Relief, specifically mitigation. FEMA anticipated making around 50 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total program funding amount of $10,000,000. The listing shows no stated award ceiling or floor, which typically indicates that award sizes can vary depending on the scope, cost, and expected benefit of the proposed mitigation actions, as well as overall program demand and available appropriations.
Eligible applicants include state governments, local governments (city/township and county), federally recognized tribal governments, and territorial governments. The notice also references "others" with clarification to be provided in the full eligibility text, which generally signals that there may be additional nuances such as whether certain entities can apply directly or must apply through a state or territorial applicant. Like many FEMA mitigation programs, this opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are expected to contribute a non-federal share of project costs according to the terms laid out in the full program guidance.
The program purpose statement is very specific about what success looks like: reducing damages at individual properties with past flood insurance claims in a way that yields the largest NFIF savings in the shortest time. That emphasis on measured savings strongly implies that applications are expected to demonstrate clear, defensible benefits relative to costs, such as avoided future losses, reduced claim frequency, and long-term risk reduction. While the short description does not list specific project types, the program is fundamentally about mitigation actions that permanently reduce flood risk to the targeted properties, and proposals are typically prioritized when they can show strong benefit-cost performance and a clear connection to preventing repeat claims.
The announcement also notes that eligible projects or initiatives may involve geospatial (GIS) issues. This usually points to the need for accurate mapping and spatial analysis to identify repetitive loss properties, define flood risk, support engineering or design decisions, document project locations and boundaries, and strengthen benefit-cost analyses. GIS can be used to assemble and validate property-level data, overlay flood hazard information, assess exposure and vulnerability, and track mitigation outcomes over time. In many flood mitigation contexts, geospatial data and mapping are essential for demonstrating that the proposed work is correctly targeted and for providing the documentation FEMA needs for review, ranking, and post-award monitoring.
Key dates for this specific posting were a posted/creation date of June 2, 2010, with an original and current closing date of December 3, 2010, and an archive date of January 2, 2011. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, FEMA provided support through the FEMA Call Center at 866-927-5646, with additional grant program information linked through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance resources at www.fema.gov/government/grant/hma/index.shtm.
Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC) Program - FAQs
What is the Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC) Program?
The Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC) Program is a FEMA grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security focused on flood mitigation for properties that have already generated one or more paid flood insurance claims. The goal is to reduce future flood damage at these repeatedly impacted properties and achieve the greatest savings to the National Flood Insurance Fund (NFIF) as quickly as possible.
What law authorizes the RFC Program?
The RFC Program is authorized by Section 1323 of the National Flood Insurance Act (NFIA), 42 U.S.C. 4030.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program is designed to target limited mitigation dollars toward places where repeated flood losses are already documented. In practical terms, it prioritizes investments that are most likely to prevent additional flood insurance claim payouts in the future by reducing damage at properties with prior paid claims.
Who administers the RFC Program?
The program is a FEMA grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number for this announcement?
This posting lists Funding Opportunity Number DHS 11 MT 092 000 99 and CFDA 97.092.
What type of grant funding is this?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary grant funding within the broader activity area of Disaster Prevention and Relief, specifically mitigation.
How much total funding was anticipated under this announcement?
FEMA anticipated an estimated total program funding amount of $10,000,000 under this announcement.
About how many awards did FEMA anticipate making?
The announcement indicates FEMA anticipated making around 50 awards.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount (award floor or ceiling)?
The listing shows no stated award ceiling or floor. This typically indicates award sizes may vary based on the scope, cost, and expected benefit of proposed mitigation actions, as well as overall program demand and available appropriations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments, local governments (city/township and county), federally recognized tribal governments, and territorial governments.
The notice mentions "others" as eligible applicants. What does that mean?
The notice references "others" with clarification to be provided in the full eligibility text. This generally signals there may be additional nuances, such as whether certain entities can apply directly or must apply through a state or territorial applicant. The short description does not provide the full details.
Are projects required to focus on properties with prior flood insurance claims?
Yes. The program is specifically focused on properties that have already generated one or more paid flood insurance claims, with the intent to reduce future damages and repeat losses.
What does FEMA consider "success" for RFC-funded work?
The purpose statement emphasizes reducing damages at individual properties with past flood insurance claims in a way that yields the largest NFIF savings in the shortest time. This implies applications should clearly show how proposed mitigation will prevent repeat claims and produce strong savings relative to project cost.
What kinds of projects are eligible?
The short description does not list specific project types. It does state that the program is fundamentally about mitigation actions that permanently reduce flood risk to the targeted properties, and that proposals are typically prioritized when they demonstrate strong benefit-cost performance and a clear connection to preventing repeat claims.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are expected to contribute a non-federal share of project costs according to terms laid out in the full program guidance. The short description does not specify the exact percentage or rules.
Why does the announcement mention GIS (geospatial) issues?
The notice indicates eligible projects or initiatives may involve geospatial (GIS) issues. This usually points to the need for accurate mapping and spatial analysis to identify repetitive loss properties, define flood risk, support engineering or design decisions, document project locations and boundaries, and strengthen benefit-cost analyses. GIS can also help validate property-level data and support FEMA review, ranking, and post-award monitoring.
How can GIS support an RFC application?
Based on the description, GIS may be used to assemble and validate property-level data, overlay flood hazard information, assess exposure and vulnerability, identify project locations, and track mitigation outcomes over time. This helps demonstrate the work is correctly targeted and supports the documentation FEMA needs.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posted/creation date was June 2, 2010. The original and current closing date was December 3, 2010. The archive date was January 2, 2011.
Where could applicants find additional FEMA grant program information?
The posting points to FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance resources at www.fema.gov/government/grant/hma/index.shtm for additional grant program information.
What if an applicant could not access the full announcement electronically?
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, FEMA provided support through the FEMA Call Center at 866-927-5646.
How does the program relate to the National Flood Insurance Fund (NFIF)?
A central aim of the RFC Program is to produce the greatest savings to the NFIF as quickly as possible by reducing future flood damages and avoiding repeat flood insurance claim payouts at properties with documented prior losses.
Does the short description explain how applications will be reviewed or ranked?
The short description does not provide detailed review or ranking criteria. It does strongly emphasize measurable savings, avoided future losses, reduced claim frequency, and strong benefit-cost performance, suggesting these factors are important in how proposals are prioritized.
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