Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 10 FEMA 092 001
Apply for DHS 10 FEMA 092 001
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the disaster prevention and relief other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Repetitive Flood Claims" 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 24, 2009 and posted on Jun 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 4, 2009 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 $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments State governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Entities eligible to apply for grants include State emergency management agencies or a similar office of the State (e.g., the office that has primary emergency management or floodplain management responsibility) the District of Columbia American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands and Indian Tribal governments. Each State, Territory, Commonwealth, or Indian Tribal government shall designate one agency to serve as the Applicant. For the definition of the term Indian Tribal government refer to 44 CFR 201.2. INCREASED FEDERAL SHARE OF COSTS An application may be submitted for RFC funding if neither the Applicant nor the subapplicant can currently meet the FMA non Federal share requirement. For RFC, FEMA may contribute up to 100 percent of the project cost. The Application and the subapplication must include certification (e.g., signed letter from an authorized local government official) explaining why the FMA cost sharing requirement cannot be met. If a project to mitigate this particular property was previously identified on a subapplication for HMA funding and the project was not funded, the Applicant or subapplicant must explain why the 25 percent non Federal cost share is no longer available for this project.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC) grant opportunity is a FEMA mitigation funding program under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security aimed at reducing the impacts of recurring flood damage. It is a discretionary grant program (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 10 FEMA 092 001; CFDA 97.092) categorized under Disaster Prevention and Relief, specifically FEMA mitigation. Unlike many programs that distribute money using state-by-state formulas, RFC funds are awarded on a national basis without state allocations, quotas, or other formula-driven set-asides. That means projects compete nationally, and awards depend on overall merit, eligibility, and FEMA priorities rather than geography. Funding is also dependent on Congressional appropriations and any related restrictions or directives placed on those funds.
A key feature of RFC is the potential for an increased federal cost share. While FEMA mitigation programs often require a non-federal match, RFC can provide up to 100 percent federal assistance for eligible projects, which is especially important for communities that cannot meet typical cost-sharing requirements. The program allows an application to be submitted for RFC funding specifically when neither the applicant nor the subapplicant can currently meet the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) non-federal share requirement. To qualify for the higher federal share, the application and associated subapplications must include a certification explaining why the normal cost-share cannot be met, such as a signed letter from an authorized local government official. If the same property mitigation project was previously submitted under another Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) funding stream and was not selected, the applicant or subapplicant must also explain why the 25 percent non-federal share that would ordinarily apply is no longer available for that project.
Eligible applicants are primarily governmental entities, but the structure is that a single designated agency applies on behalf of others. Entities eligible to apply include state emergency management agencies or a similar state office with primary emergency management or floodplain management responsibility, along with the District of Columbia and U.S. territories and commonwealths (American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Northern Mariana Islands), as well as federally recognized Indian Tribal governments (as defined in 44 CFR 201.2). Each state, territory, commonwealth, or tribal government must designate one agency to serve as the applicant. Local governments such as counties and cities or townships are listed among eligible applicant types, but in practice they typically participate as subapplicants through their state, territorial, or tribal applicant agency, consistent with FEMA’s mitigation grant administration model.
The opportunity anticipated about 20 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $10,000,000 for the cycle described. The posted date was June 23, 2009, with an application closing date of December 4, 2009 (shared with FEMA’s other mitigation non-disaster programs at the time, including PDM, FMA, RFC, and SRL), and an archive date of January 3, 2010. The announcement also notes that projects funded under RFC may or may not involve geospatial or GIS-related work, indicating that GIS can be relevant but is not a requirement of eligibility.
For more information, the original announcement referenced FEMA’s RFC program page (http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/rfc/index.shtm). A contact person was provided for access issues with the full announcement: Tony (Lloyd) Hake, reachable by phone at 202-646-3428 or by email at Lloyd.Hake@dhs.gov.
Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC) grant program?
The Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC) program is a FEMA mitigation funding program under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Its purpose is to reduce the impacts of recurring flood damage by supporting mitigation activities for properties that experience repetitive flood losses.
Is RFC a formula grant or a competitive grant?
RFC is a discretionary (competitive) grant program. Funds are awarded on a national basis without state-by-state allocations, quotas, or other formula-driven set-asides. Projects compete nationally, and selections depend on overall merit, eligibility, and FEMA priorities rather than geography.
What agency administers RFC?
RFC is a FEMA program administered under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 10 FEMA 092 001, and the CFDA number is 97.092.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under Disaster Prevention and Relief, specifically FEMA mitigation.
How much funding was anticipated for this cycle, and how many awards were expected?
The cycle described anticipated an estimated total funding amount of $10,000,000 and about 20 awards.
Does RFC require a non-federal match?
RFC can provide an increased federal cost share compared with typical FEMA mitigation programs. For eligible projects, RFC can provide up to 100 percent federal assistance, which can be important for communities that cannot meet standard cost-sharing requirements.
When can an applicant request up to 100 percent federal assistance under RFC?
An application may be submitted for RFC funding specifically when neither the applicant nor the subapplicant can currently meet the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) non-federal share requirement.
What documentation is required to support a request for the higher federal cost share?
To qualify for the higher federal share, the application and associated subapplications must include a certification explaining why the normal cost-share cannot be met. The information provided indicates this can include a signed letter from an authorized local government official.
What if the same project was previously submitted under another Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) funding stream and was not selected?
If the same property mitigation project was previously submitted under another HMA funding stream and was not selected, the applicant or subapplicant must explain why the 25 percent non-federal share that would ordinarily apply is no longer available for that project.
Who is eligible to apply as an applicant?
Eligible applicants include state emergency management agencies (or a similar state office with primary emergency management or floodplain management responsibility), the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and commonwealths (American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Northern Mariana Islands), and federally recognized Indian Tribal governments (as defined in 44 CFR 201.2).
Does each state, territory, commonwealth, or tribal government submit multiple applications?
No. Each state, territory, commonwealth, or tribal government must designate one agency to serve as the applicant.
Can local governments (cities, counties, townships) apply directly?
Local governments are listed among eligible applicant types, but the described model is that they typically participate as subapplicants through their state, territorial, or tribal applicant agency, consistent with FEMA's mitigation grant administration approach.
How are awards decided if there are no state allocations?
Awards are made based on national competition. The information provided indicates FEMA selects projects based on overall merit, eligibility, and FEMA priorities rather than distributing funds by geographic formula.
Is funding guaranteed each year?
No. Funding is dependent on Congressional appropriations and any related restrictions or directives that apply to those appropriated funds.
What were the key dates for this specific posting?
The posted date was June 23, 2009. The application closing date was December 4, 2009. The archive date was January 3, 2010.
Was the closing date shared with other FEMA programs?
Yes. The closing date of December 4, 2009 was shared with FEMA's other mitigation non-disaster programs at the time, including PDM, FMA, RFC, and SRL.
Do RFC projects have to include GIS or geospatial work?
No. The announcement notes that projects funded under RFC may or may not involve geospatial or GIS-related work. GIS can be relevant, but it is not stated as an eligibility requirement.
Where can applicants find more information about RFC?
The original announcement referenced FEMA's RFC program page at http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/rfc/index.shtm.
Who was listed as a contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The contact person listed for access issues was Tony (Lloyd) Hake. He could be reached by phone at 202-646-3428 or by email at Lloyd.Hake@dhs.gov.
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