Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
The FMA program funds projects that use proven methods to reduce flood risk for NFIP-insured buildings in Connecticut, focusing on mitigation, planning, and technical standards compliance.
Funder: Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Due Dates: July 17, 2026 (final submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to 100% federal cost share for Severe Repetitive Loss properties; up to 90% for Repetitive Loss properties; planning grants up to $25,000; other projects vary.
Summary: Funds projects that reduce or eliminate flood risk for buildings insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in Connecticut.
Key Information: All applications must be submitted via FEMA GO; paper or email submissions are not accepted.
Description
The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program is an annual hazard mitigation grant designed to support projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of flood damage to buildings insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The program funds a variety of activities, including community flood mitigation projects, local flood risk reduction planning, and mitigation of properties with severe or repetitive loss as defined by FEMA. All funded projects must comply with state and federal requirements, demonstrate cost-effectiveness using FEMA’s Benefit Cost Analysis, and adhere to technical standards such as ASCE 24-14 for construction.
