FEMA/PEMA Now Accepting Applications For Flood Mitigation Assistance Grants

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is now accepting applications for $400 million in Flood Mitigation Assistance Grants.

Letters of Interest are required to be sent to the PA Emergency Management Agency by December 4. Completed applications are due by January 15.

The goal is to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured by the National Flood Insurance Program in participating communities. 

Examples of these project activities include:

-- Flood diversion and storage measures

-- Stormwater management improvements, including modification of culverts

-- Restoration and protection of floodplains, wetlands, marshes, riverine, and coastal areas

-- Flood protection measures for sewer or other utility systems

-- Vegetation management for shoreline stabilization.

Click Here for the FEMA grant announcement,  a fact sheet, and FEMA Grant Application.

Questions should be directed by email to: RA-Shazmitoff@pa.gov,  PEMA State Hazard Mitigation Office.

[Posted: November 2, 2026]  PA Environment Digest