Community Flood Planning (Outcome 2)
Community Flood Planning (Outcome 2) supports Maryland local governments with flood-risk assessments, adaptation planning, and design work to reduce current and future flood vulnerability.
Funder: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (Technical assistance/site visits) | December 11, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. EST (Application)
Funding Amounts: Typical requests: $40,000–$100,000; maximum request: $125,000; maximum duration: one year
Summary: Supports proactive planning to reduce current and future coastal, riverine, and precipitation-based flood risks in Maryland communities.
Key Information: County governments and local jurisdictions must commit to changes in local programs, policies, or decisions that reduce flood vulnerability.
Description
Community Flood Planning (Outcome 2) is administered by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Watershed & Climate Services, through Grants Gateway. It helps local governments understand flood exposure and strengthen their capacity to plan for current and future coastal, riverine, and precipitation-based flooding. Supported work includes risk and vulnerability assessments, adaptation strategies incorporated into planning processes, and conceptual designs or engineered solutions.
Projects may address short-term impacts over 1–10 years, long-term impacts beyond 10 years, or both. Examples include assessing stormwater infrastructure, developing green infrastructure plans, updating floodplain or zoning ordinances, and maintaining or pursuing FEMA Community Rating System membership. Deliverables must advance risk-reduction strategies or higher regulatory standards that help move identified on-the-ground adaptation projects toward implementation.
