National Dam Safety Program State Assistance Grant Program
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National Dam Safety Program State Assistance Grant Program supports states in strengthening dam safety programs through training, inspections, and planning to reduce risks to life, property, and the environment.
This grant was recently updated
The FY2026 application window is Aug. 18–Sept. 2, 2026, closing at 5 p.m. ET, replacing the FY2025 window of July 28–Aug. 11, 2025. Estimated funding is $7.4 million, down from $7.48 million for FY2025.
Funder: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $7,486,000 in FY2026 program funding; formula-based state allocations; no cost sharing required
Summary: Supports the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of state dam safety programs to reduce risks to life, property, and the environment.
Key Information: Applicants need a legislatively authorized dam safety program and must demonstrate ongoing state investment in dam safety.
Description
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Dam Safety Program State Assistance Grant Program provides financial assistance to strengthen state dam safety programs. Its goals are to reduce dam-related risks to human life, property, and the environment, increase awareness of dam infrastructure benefits and risks, and advance dam safety and risk management practices.
Supported work includes training state personnel, increasing dam inspections, reviewing and testing Emergency Action Plans, improving permit review, and coordinating with emergency preparedness officials. Funds also support identifying dams for repair or removal, reviewing construction and major-repair plans, purchasing program equipment, supplies and vehicles, and developing workshops, videos and other public outreach materials. Risk identification and prioritization can inform rehabilitation or removal decisions for high hazard potential dams.
