Fiscal Year 2026 National Dam Safety Program - Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD)
This grant provides federal funds to states for repairing or upgrading high hazard dams that don’t meet safety standards and pose risks to people and property.
Funder: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Due Dates: August 31, 2026: Application deadline | December 31, 2026: Scope of Work package deadline
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $11,400,000; typical award range: $100,000–$7,500,000; up to 50 awards; project period: up to 36 months
Summary: Supports rehabilitation, repair, or removal of eligible high hazard potential dams that fail to meet minimum state safety standards and pose risks to life and property.
Key Information: 65% federal/35% non-federal cost share required (exceptions for small, low-income communities); two-part application process.
Description
This grant program, administered by FEMA under the National Dam Safety Program, provides federal funding to eligible states and territories for the rehabilitation, repair, or removal of high hazard potential dams that do not meet minimum state dam safety standards and present unacceptable risks to life and property. The program aims to reduce dam-related risks, promote resilience, and incentivize risk-informed decision making for dam safety. Projects may include technical analysis, planning, design, and construction activities that address deficiencies and improve dam safety to meet state and federal standards.
