Flood Control Assistance Account Program (FCAAP)
Flood Control Assistance Account Program (FCAAP) supports Washington local governments and Tribes with flood hazard planning and related work to reduce local flood risks, plus emergency response and recovery.
This grant was recently updated
The 2027–29 competitive application window is now January 1–March 1, 2027, replacing “early 2027” timing. Applicants must submit a Notice of Intent before applying (before December 15, 2026, for pre-opening review); 2027–29 emergency applications open July 1, 2027, and other application details also changed.
Funder: Washington State Department of Ecology
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Early Notice of Intent) | January 1, 2027 (Planning opens) | March 1, 2027 (Planning deadline) | June 30, 2027 (2025–27 emergency deadline) | July 1, 2027 (2027–29 emergency opens)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $1.5 million available; $500,000 limit per county; 25% planning match and 20% emergency flood response match
Summary: Supports Washington local governments and Tribes with comprehensive flood hazard planning, related activities, and emergency flood response and recovery.
Key Information: Planning applicants must submit a Notice of Intent to Apply before submitting a full application.
Description
The Washington State Department of Ecology administers the Flood Control Assistance Account Program (FCAAP), established by the Legislature in 1984. It helps local governments and Tribes develop comprehensive floodplain management plans and implement actions that mitigate local flood hazards. Flood planning projects in underserved communities receive priority funding.
Planning support covers new Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plans (CFHMPs), updates, and activities implementing existing plans. Eligible work includes feasibility and technical studies, mapping such as Channel Migration Zone delineations, permitting, community and Tribal outreach, stakeholder engagement, and public flood risk communications. FCAAP also provides match for federal projects leading to CFHMPs, including federal General Investigations. A separate emergency funding stream supports flood response and recovery work.
