Flood Hazard Management Program (FHMP)
The Flood Hazard Management Program offers technical assistance, training, and resources to support effective floodplain management and NFIP compliance in Massachusetts.
Funder: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Due Dates: Rolling (technical assistance; no set deadline for requests)
Funding Amounts: No direct grant funding; program offers free technical assistance, training, and resources.
Summary: Provides technical assistance, training, and resources to support effective floodplain management and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) implementation in Massachusetts.
Key Information: Program does not provide direct funding or regulatory authority; supports compliance, planning, and education for local officials and stakeholders.
Description
The Flood Hazard Management Program (FHMP), administered by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, serves as the State Coordinating Office for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). FHMP offers technical assistance, training, and educational resources to Massachusetts communities and individuals on floodplain management, flood-resistant construction, floodplain mapping, flood mitigation, flood insurance, and flood risk awareness. The program works closely with FEMA and local officials to support NFIP compliance and to promote sound floodplain management practices across the Commonwealth.
FHMP does not provide direct grant funding but acts as a central resource hub for regulatory guidance, best practices, and capacity building for municipalities and stakeholders involved in floodplain management and disaster resilience.
