Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
Forecasted
The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant by Michigan State Police funds science-based projects and planning to reduce NFIP-insured flood risks and claims through sustainable mitigation strategies.
Funder: Michigan State Police
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Notice of Intent) | July 2027 (State review/application) | July 2027 (Final FEMA GO deadline) | August 2027 (Federal submission)
Funding Amounts: Typically 75% federal cost share (up to 100% for severe/repetitive loss); project caps: $50M (localized flood risk reduction), $900K (project scoping); recent Michigan FMA annual totals ~$1.5M–$2M.
Summary: Competitive, annual grant for flood mitigation planning and projects to reduce flood risk and NFIP insurance claims, administered by Michigan State Police.
Key Information: All dates are projected; program is expected to recur annually.
Description
The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program provides competitive, annual funding to states, local governments, tribes, and territories for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of flood damage to structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In Michigan, the program is coordinated by the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD). Eligible activities include community-wide and individual flood mitigation projects, technical assistance, and flood hazard mitigation planning. The overarching goal is to reduce long-term flood risk and lower future NFIP insurance claims through cost-effective, sustainable mitigation investments.
