Region 5 Mitigation 

Assistance Resource Guide 

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August 2023 
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Table of Contents

Introduction.............................................................................................................. 5 

Purpose of the Guide ............................................................................................. 5 

How to Use the Guide ............................................................................................. 5 

Equity Considerations............................................................................................. 5 

Have Questions? ................................................................................................... 6 

Connecting Municipal Financing to Advance Hazard Mitigation ........................................ 7 

Partnering For Success: Working With Your Community’s Finance Professionals ................... 7 

Core Finance Planning Questions .............................................................................. 7 

Community Planning and Accounting Methods ............................................................. 8 

Funding Mechanisms ............................................................................................. 8 

MAEOE Grants .................................................................................................... 10 

Michigan Coastal Management Program (MCMP) ........................................................ 11 

Source Water Protection Grants .............................................................................. 12 

Dam Management Grant Program (DMGP) ................................................................ 13 

Fisheries Habitat Grant Program ............................................................................. 15 

Wildlife Habitat Grant Program ............................................................................... 16 

Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund........................................................................ 17 

Planning for Resilient Coastal Communities ............................................................... 19 

Service Grant ..................................................................................................... 19 

The Nature Conservancy in Michigan........................................................................ 20 

Grant Program .................................................................................................... 21 

Climate Adaptation Case Studies and Resources ........................................................ 23 

NIST MEP Disaster Assessment Program .................................................................. 24 

National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants ......................................................... 26 

Emergency Relief Program..................................................................................... 28 

Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grants ................................................. 30 

Ecosystem Investment Partners .............................................................................. 31 

National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) ...................................................................... 32 
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Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC).............................................. 33 

Public Assistance (PA) Mitigation Program ................................................................. 35 

Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) ................................................... 37 

Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) ............................................... 39 

Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant ................................................................... 40 

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).................................................................. 42 

Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dam (HHPD) Grant Program ................................ 43 

Partners for Places .............................................................................................. 45 

Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses ........................ 46 

Environment Grantmaking: Climate Solutions and Great Lakes ....................................... 47 

Great Lakes & Drinking Water Initiative..................................................................... 48 

Lake Conservation Grant ....................................................................................... 49 

Climate Solutions University ................................................................................... 50 

Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program ................................................ 53 

Emergency Coastal Resilience Fund (ECRF) ............................................................... 55 

National Coastal Resilience Fund ............................................................................ 57 

National Federal Partnership Liaison........................................................................ 59 

Office of Protected Resources Endangered Species Act (ESA) Programs............................ 60 

Coastal Resilience Grants Program .......................................................................... 61 

Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program .................................................... 63 

Human, Disasters, and the Built Environment (HDBE) .................................................. 64 

Flood Plain Management Services (FPMS) Program ..................................................... 65 

Inspection of Completed Works (ICW) Program ........................................................... 67 

Section 206 - Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration............................................................. 68 

Small Flood Control ............................................................................................. 70 

Emergency Community Water Assistance Grant .......................................................... 72 

Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program .......................................................... 74 

Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grants ....................................................... 76 

Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) ................................................................... 77 

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) ....................................................................... 79 
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Tree Assistance Program (TAP) ............................................................................... 81 

Disaster Assistance Programs ................................................................................ 83 

Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program........................................................ 84 

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) ........................................................ 86 

Wetland Mitigation Banking Program ....................................................................... 88 

Housing Preservation Grants (HPG).......................................................................... 89 

Forest Legacy Program (FLP) .................................................................................. 91 

Disaster Supplemental Funding .............................................................................. 93 

EDA and Disaster Recovery .................................................................................... 95 

Green and Resilient Retrofit Program ....................................................................... 96 

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Mitigation............................................... 98 

Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program...................................................................... 99 

Sustainable Communities Regional Planning (SCRP) Grants......................................... 101 

203(k) Rehabilitation Program ............................................................................. 103 

Housing Improvement Program (HIP)...................................................................... 104 

Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program ............................................................ 106 

Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) ............................................................. 107 

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) ......................................................... 109 

Great Lakes Funding .......................................................................................... 111 

Technical Assistance Grant Program ...................................................................... 112 

Section 404 of the Clean Water Act - Compensatory Mitigation ..................................... 114 

Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) Program ..................................................... 116 

Forest Stewardship Program ................................................................................ 117 

Earthquake Hazards Program External Research Support ........................................... 119 

Water Resources Research Act Program ................................................................. 120 

Disaster Loan Program ....................................................................................... 122 

Multi-Family Housing Programs............................................................................. 123 

Climate Adaptation Fund ..................................................................................... 124 

Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG)............................................................ 125 

Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Grants ........................... 126 
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Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) ................................................. 127 

America the Beautiful Challenge ........................................................................... 129 

Earthquake Hazards Program External Research Support ........................................... 131 

Comment Form................................................................................................. 133 

 
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Introduction 

Purpose of the Guide 

One goal of FEMA Region 5 is to advance mitigation across the region’s six states and 34 tribal 

nations. Advancing mitigation action is not easy. It requires significant and varying resources. These 

include grants, loans, technical assistance, and in-kind services. A variety of federal departments 

and agencies offer funding programs. This guide has information on these programs, for 

communities that want to advance mitigation actions. 

The Mitigation Assistance Resource Guide describes a spectrum of potential sources for mitigation 

funding and technical assistance. It can help state and local officials decide on the best sources of 

assistance for their own potential projects. For more information on available grants, visit 

www.grants.gov. 

How to Use the Guide 

This guide lists federal, state and private-sector resources available in FEMA Region 5. Each 

resource is organized by FEMA’s Mitigation Actions. The guide identifies the type of mitigation action 

that is best suited to the resource. The categories are (1) Local Planning and Regulations, (2) 

Structure and Infrastructure Projects, (3) Natural Systems Protection, and (4) Education and 

Awareness Programs. Each resource can also be used for other types of mitigation action. The 

categories are included to help users find the resources that best suit their needs. Find more 

information on mitigation actions in FEMA’s Mitigation Ideas report. 

Each resource has its own page. It describes the resource and has contact information, cost sharing 

and eligibility requirements, and equity considerations. Case studies are listed, as applicable. This 

guide is updated each year to reflect changes, removals, and new programs. 

Equity Considerations 

Hazard mitigation and equity are inextricably linked. As you decide on the mitigation funding or 

technical assistance program that best suits your community, be sure to consider equity and 

equitable outcomes. Executive Order 13985: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved 

Communities Through the Federal Government defines the terms equity and underserved 

communities as follows: 

(a) The term “equity” means the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment 

of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have 

been denied such treatment, such as Black, Latino, and Indigenous and Native American 

persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other persons of color; members of 

religious minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons; 
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persons with disabilities; persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise adversely 

affected by persistent poverty or inequality. 

(b) The term “underserved communities” refers to populations sharing a particular 

characteristic, as well as geographic communities, that have been systematically denied a 

full opportunity to participate in aspects of economic, social, and civic life, as exemplified by 

the list in the preceding definition of “equity.” 

This Resource Guide has set up equity themes. Any resource with equity-focused language or 

requirements has an associated theme. So do organizations with an equity focus. This theme 

identifies how the resources can be used to support the needs of underserved groups and delivered 

in a way that serves the whole community. Some equity-focused resources have more than one 

theme. Those are identified on the resource page. The themes are as follows: 

1. Federal Initiatives: The Justice40 initiative and any current or future federal initiatives that 

promote the inclusion of equity and justice in programs, projects, and resources. 

2. Empowerment: Language on empowering communities and individuals, welcoming diverse 

perspectives, and highlighting the importance of social justice work in communities. 

3. Accessibility: Resources that improve accessibility by reducing language barriers, making 

affordable housing more accessible, and increasing mobility and accessibility for disabled 

users. 

4. Vulnerable Communities: This refers broadly to low socio-economic, high socially vulnerable, 

rural, and historically disadvantaged communities. 

5. Indigenous/Cultural Knowledge: Resources that seek to use Indigenous knowledge and 

cultural considerations and work with tribal communities. 

6. Other: Resources that have an equity presence but do not fit in one of the other categories. 

Have Questions? 

Please contact Steve Greene at Steven.Greene@fema.dhs.gov or Olenka Wrobel at 

Olenka.Wrobel@mbakerintl.com. You can also reach out to your State Hazard Mitigation Officer, Matt 

Schnepp at SchneppM1@michigan.gov. The SHMO is responsible for organizing, developing and 

applying the state’s hazard mitigation program.
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Connecting Municipal Financing to 

Advance Hazard Mitigation

Partnering For Success: Working With Your Community’s 

Finance Professionals

Working with finance professionals is central to mitigation planning. They can help you identify the 

funding sources to make your hazard mitigation plan a reality. Together, you can explore a variety of 

funding sources, such as federal and state grants, state revolving loan programs, or bonds. Involve 

these professionals early in your planning process. That can give your community a solid funding 

strategy for its hazard mitigation projects.

Local financial professionals often have diverse roles. They may oversee the community finance 

department. They may be the business administrator, the financial officer, or both. 

▪ A business administrator reports to the governing body. The responsibilities and functions 

vary by community. They may also serve as the municipal manager, chief of staff, or top 

appointed staff person. A business administrator will know local priorities, the history of 

decisions, constraints, and which staff can make projects a success.

▪ A financial officer often has a more specialized role. They primarily “keep the books” for the 

community. Other duties may include budget tracking, keeping up payroll records, balancing 

funds and crafting reports to aid administrative decisions.

Your local finance professionals have a deep understanding of and connection to the community’s 

financial landscape. That can be a huge asset for mitigation projects. Their insight and connections 

can:

▪ Advise you and help add the mitigation project to longer-term planning in the community 

budget or Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

▪ Position you to pursue limited mitigation funding. Your case for enhancing local resilience is 

stronger when the projects are part of the community budget or CIP.

▪ Help you share with internal partners the value of preventative actions to keep the 

community safe, maintain operations, buttress revenues and reduce future losses.

Core Finance Planning Questions

Financial professionals can help you think through questions, such as:
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▪ How will the community pay for or meet the required match? Can the community pursue a 

bond? Are there other sources of funding, such as open space or stormwater management 

utilities?

▪ Can the project meet multiple community needs and provide co-benefits? If so, can any 

partner agencies identify funding?

▪ What is the best timing for the project? Can you finish the project in the short term? Will it 

have to wait for more urgent priorities? What period of funding does it need?

▪ Could other financial stressors hold up the project? If unexpected events occur, is there an 

option to revisit the priorities in the CIP?

▪ Which staff can administer the project? Do you need to hire a contractor?

▪ What information do you need to complete the project scope? What do you need to bid on 

the project (e.g., prevailing wage)?

▪ If you plan to remove buildings from high-hazard areas, how will this affect employment and 

your tax base? Will lost revenues hurt the community’s credit rating? Do public safety and 

community resiliency take precedence over lost revenue?

Community Planning and Accounting Methods

Community budgets reflect their priorities. The budget process is one of the most important tasks of 

municipal government. An annual budget includes revenues and expenses. It sets up the amount of 

funding that will go to programs and projects. 

CIPs itemize projects when the current annual budget does not include the scale, method of funding, 

lead time for design and permitting, and other issues. The CIP can provide details, funding and 

financing options for projects that are planned for future years.

A mitigation professional has a role in pitching mitigation projects as the CIP is developed. They 

should meet with the financial professional to flesh out the project. This will help define the timing 

for the project. The financial professional knows the most about the community’s revenues, 

expenses and debt obligations. As a team, you will identify the likely funding sources, including 

grants.

Funding Mechanisms

A variety of sources can fund hazard mitigation projects. A finance professional can help you find 

innovative ways to blend those sources: 

▪ Federal, state, and non-governmental organization (NGO) grants – Grants typically require an 

application with detailed support. Federal, state and NGOs issue grants for the periods 

before and after a disaster. The grant may not cover the full expense of the project. Your 
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community may have to match the grant amount. Your finance professional will help you 

review the terms and find the best way to match the grant. 

▪ State revolving loan programs – These programs have addressed infrastructure demands 

across the nation. In some cases, states use federal funding to set up a low- or no-interest 

loan program. Some states have issued debt to finance state programs. Unlike grants, the 

loan must be repaid, subject to certain relief in interest. This way, the funding goes back into 

the program for reuse. 

▪ General obligation bonds – This is debt issued by local governments to raise money for 

projects. General obligation bonds are commonly used, and your financial professional is 

familiar with them. Communities typically apply property, sales and/or income taxes to pay 

investors principal and interest. However, the bond is backed by the “full faith and credit of 

the municipality.” This means that if the budget cannot service the debt, the government 

would have to raise taxes to guarantee the bond is paid. 

▪ Other sources of funding – You may be able to find other sources of funding, such as fees, 

assessments, other bonding instruments and private investment. Speak to your financial 

professional about the universe of funding mechanisms. 

MITIGATION FUNDING AT EVERY LEVEL IN GRANITE FALLS, MINNESOTA 

To implement its mitigation strategy, the city of Granite Falls, Minnesota, identified 10 

local, state and federal sources for funding mitigation projects across the city. Granite 

Falls used local tax increment financing and private investment for some mitigation 

projects. It received nearly $38 million over two decades from state and federal 

sources. The city used those funds to reduce risk to residential, commercial and 

governmental structures; to reconstruct a flood wall; to buy and demolish at-risk 

structures; and much more. 
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Natural Systems Protection 

MAEOE Grants 

Agency or 

Organization Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) 

Resource Type Private - Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants MAEOE members; teachers. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Unknown. 

Funding Available $500 per applicant. 

Cost Sharing Unknown. 

Website https://www.maeoe.com/grants 

Contact Name MAEOE Education Committee Chair 

Contact Address 

P.O. Box 51235 

Livonia, MI 48151

Contact Phone 

Contact Email admin@maeoe.com 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Accessibility 

About the Resource 

The MAEOE offers Environmental Education (EE) grants. The organization hopes to help broaden the horizon of 

students, teachers, and families. It wants to bring them closer to the natural world. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

None identified.
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Natural Systems Protection

Michigan Coastal Management Program (MCMP) 

Agency or 

Organization Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards 

Eligible Applicants 

Eligible applicants include coastal communities (e.g., local units of government: cities, 

counties, villages, and townships), regional planning agencies, educational institutions, 

tribal governments, and not-for-profit 501(c) organizations within the approved 

programmatic boundary. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions You can learn about restrictions here: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/egle/wrdCoastal-Management-Program-Grantee-Manual-2021_720209_7.pdf 

Funding Available Planning projects range from $10,000 to $100,000. Site-specific, low-cost construction 

projects range from $10,000 to $200,000. 

Cost Sharing 

All applicants must show they can provide a 1:1 nonfederal match. They also must 

provide documentation of committed and/or source of match funds. Match may be in the 

form of cash, in-kind services, or donations. 

Website https://www.michigan.gov/egle/0,9429,7-135-3313_3677_3696---,00.html 

Contact Name Ronda Wuycheck 

Contact Address 

525 West Allegan Street 

P.O. Box 30458 

Lansing, MI 48909

Contact Phone 517-420-5921

Contact Email WUYCHECKR@michigan.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The MCMP seeks projects that protect community character; revitalize ports and harbors; plan for growth in 

our coastal communities to strengthen economies against coastal hazards; protect and restore healthy coastal 

ecosystems for the public use and enjoyment; find solutions to protect coastal water quality; and create and 

enhance public access. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

You can learn bout the 2019 grants awarded at: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/egle/wrd-cm-2019-

coastal-grants_662115_7.pdf
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Natural Systems Protection

Source Water Protection Grants 

Agency or 

Organization Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Flood 

Eligible Applicants Public water systems. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Consult the criteria and eligibility guidelines found here: 

https://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3307_3515-314515--,00.html 

Funding Available Not identified. 

Cost Sharing 50% local match required. 

Website https://www.michigan.gov/egle/Regulatory-Assistance/Grants-and-Financing/sourcewater-protection-grants 

Contact Name Jason Berndt 

Contact Address 

525 West Allegan Street 

P.O. Box 48909 

Lansing, MI 48933

Contact Phone 517-241-4796

Contact Email berndtj1@michigan.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The goal of this grant is to give matching funds to public water supply systems. These funds help to develop 

and carry out source water protection programs. Such programs protect drinking water sources from 

contamination. They can help to develop surface water intake protection programs for systems that use 

surface water. They can also help to develop a wellhead protection program for systems that use groundwater 

sources. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Find information on wellhead protected areas at: https://gis-egle.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/wellheadprotection-areas-whpa/explore?location=44.302590%2C-85.962829%2C7.00
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Dam Management Grant Program (DMGP) 

Agency or 

Organization Michigan Department of Natural Resources 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Dam Hazards 

Eligible Applicants Nonprofit groups, individuals, or any local, state, federal, or tribal units of government. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Consult the criteria and eligibility found here: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-

350-79134_81684_81685_81745---,00.html 

Funding Available Maximum of $350,000 per request. 

Cost Sharing 10% local share required. 

Website https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/Buy-and-Apply/grants/aq-wl/dams 

Contact Name Chip Kosloski 

Contact Address 

P.O. Box 30452 

Lansing, MI 48909

Contact Phone 517-284-5965

Contact Email kosloskic3@michigan.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The goal of this program is to fund and give technical assistance to conservation partners. This support helps 

them manage dam removal, repair, and major maintenance projects. These projects enhance aquatic 

resources and fishing opportunities. They also reduce infrastructure costs and improve public safety in 

Michigan. 

Note: This grant is no longer active or seeking applications. The new Fisheries Habitat Grant can provide similar 

help. 

Case Study or Best Practice

Maple River Dam Removal Project ($125,000), Emmet County, Michigan 

Funding helped to remove the Lake Kathleen Dam. The act improved one of the most degraded and 

fragmented sites in the Maple River Watershed. This project is part of a large-scale effort to span the Maple 

River with reasonably-sized stream crossings. 

Black Creek Dam Removal Project ($65,000), Gladwin County, Michigan 
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These funds are to help remove an earthen dam under a county road in Gladwin County. The dam was not built 

properly and is failing. The project included the removal of the dam, culvert, and spillway. 

You can learn more about the DMGP at: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-

79134_81684_81685_81745---,00.html 

You can learn more about DMGP recipients at: 

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/2017_Dam_Management_Grant_Recipients_631034_7.pdf
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Natural Systems Protection

Fisheries Habitat Grant Program

Agency or 

Organization Michigan Department of Natural Resources 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Flood; Soil/Geologic Hazards 

Eligible Applicants Academic institutions, nonprofit groups, or local, state, federal, or tribal units of 

government. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

Competitive projects will address causes of habitat degradation. They will not focus on 

symptoms. They will also provide long-lasting benefits; address needs on the Fisheries 

Division priority habitat projects list; be cost-effective, use appropriate methods; monitor 

project outcomes; address health and human safety for dam management; and/or 

address research and assessment needs to inform future habitat conservation. 

Funding Available Minimum grant request amount: $25,000. Maximum grant request amount: Amount of 

funds available in the theme(s) for which the application is eligible (up to $1.6 M). 

Cost Sharing Minimum match of 10% is required 

Website https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/Buy-and-Apply/grants/aq-wl/fish-hab 

Contact Name Chip Kosloski 

Contact Address P.O. Box 30452 

Lansing, MI 48909

Contact Phone 517-284-5965

Contact Email kosloskic3@michigan.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The Fisheries Habitat Grant supports many activities. It helps fisheries, aquatic resources, and the public. It 

helps with fish habitat conservation, dam removal and repair, access to recreation, and more. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

You can find a list of priority habitat conservation projects at: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/DNRFisheries-PriorityHabitatConservationProjects_661597_7.pdf
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Natural Systems Protection

Wildlife Habitat Grant Program 

Agency or 

Organization Michigan Department of Natural Resources 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; Wildfire; Severe 

Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Profit or nonprofit groups, individuals, or any local, state, federal, or tribal units of 

government. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Minimum grant request of $15,000. 

Funding Available Maximum grant request amount is the amount of funds appropriated in a given fiscal 

year. This is normally around $1 million. 

Cost Sharing 10% share required. 

Website https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/Buy-and-Apply/grants/aq-wl/wildlife-hab 

Contact Name Clay Buchanan 

Contact Address P.O. Box 30425 

Lansing, MI 48909

Contact Phone 517-614-0918

Contact Email buchananc1@michigan.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The program works to improve the quality and quantity of game species habitats. It supports specific goals 

from the Wildlife Division’s strategic plan, "Guiding Principles and Strategies - The GPS." One such goal is GPS 

Goal 2: "Manage habitat for sustainable wildlife populations in a changing environment." 

Case Study or Best Practice 

This website lists FY 2014-2017 grant winners at the bottom of the page. Each PDF describes specific projects, 

the grantee, the county and the amount awarded.
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Natural Systems Protection

Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund 

Agency or 

Organization National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 

Resource Type Private - Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards 

Eligible Applicants 

Eligible applicants include nonprofit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, 

local governments, municipal governments, tribal governments, and educational 

institutions. To be competitive, applicant organizations must show they have the capacity

and experience needed for the scale or complexity of the project and the funding being 

requested. 

Ineligible applicants include federal government agencies, unincorporated individuals, 

and for-profit businesses. These entities may be partners or sub-contractors. 

https://www.nfwf.org/sites/default/files/2023-03/nfwf-se-michigan-20230301-fs.pdf 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

Projects should most (>70%) grant funding for on-the-ground work. You can find 

ineligible uses of grant funds at: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/southeast-michiganresilience-fund/southeast-michigan-resilience-fund-2022-2023-request-proposals 

Funding Available $1.2 million. Grant awards normally range from $150,000 to $350,000. 

Cost Sharing 

Match is not required. However, the ratio of matching contributions offered to the grant 

funding requested is considered during the review process. Match can be any 

combination of in case and/or in-kind goods and services, or other tangible contributions 

to the project objectives and outcomes. You can learn more at: 

https://www.nfwf.org/programs/southeast-michigan-resilience-fund/southeast-michiganresilience-fund-2022-2023-request-proposals 

Website https://www.nfwf.org/semichigan/Pages/home.aspx 

Contact Name Aislinn Gauchay 

Contact Address 

8011 34th Ave South 

Suite 242 

Bloomington, MN 55425

Contact Phone 612-564-7284

Contact Email Aislinn.Gauchay@nfwf.org 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Accessibility 

About the Resource 

The Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund is a public-private partnership. It raises the resilience of communities 

and natural resources in southeast Michigan. It reduces the impact of stormwater, improves water quality, and 

enhances habitats. It also makes public green space and natural areas easier to access and use. This work 

helps communities prepare for worsening environmental stressors. Those stressors relate to development, 

climate, invasive species, nonpoint source pollution and other factors. 
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Case Study or Best Practice 

Enhancing Green Stormwater Infrastructure for Public Spaces in Southeast Michigan 

Grantee: Friends of the Rouge 

Grant Amount: $316,000 

Use placemaking strategies to enhance public spaces in underserved communities. You can learn more about 

this and other 2023 grant awards at: https://www.nfwf.org/sites/default/files/2023-03/nfwf-se-michigan20230301-gs.pdf
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Natural Systems Protection

Planning for Resilient Coastal Communities 

Service Grant 

Agency or 

Organization Resilient Michigan 

Resource Type Private - Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards 

Eligible Applicants 

Eligible applicants must represent a municipality located by one of the Great Lakes. You 

can learn about the 2022 grant at: 

http://www.resilientmichigan.org/downloads/coastal_resilience_rfp_liaa_2022.pdf 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance 

Restrictions Unknown. 

Funding Available Unknown. 

Cost Sharing 1:1 cash match is required within one month of project startup. 

Website http://www.resilientmichigan.org/ 

Contact Name Matt Cowall 

Contact Address 

324 Munson Avenue 

Traverse City, MI 49686

Contact Phone 231-929-3696

Contact Email mcowall@liaa.org 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Other 

About the Resource 

The Michigan’s Coastal Zone Management (CZM) program supports the nonprofit Land Information Access 

Association (LIAA). LIAA is working with the University of Michigan, Michigan Technological University, and CZM 

to help communities. They are forming master plan amendments that will lead to greater coastal and 

community-wide resilience. They look to build better and more reliable local economies; manage social and 

environmental changes; respond to climate change; respond to increased severe storms; and adapt to 

changes in Great Lakes water levels. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

None identified.
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Natural Systems Protection

The Nature Conservancy in Michigan 

Agency or 

Organization The Nature Conservancy 

Resource Type Private - Other 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Unknown. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance, Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Unknown. 

Funding Available Unknown. 

Cost Sharing Unknown. 

Website https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/michigan/ 

Contact Name Helen Taylor, State Director 

Contact Address 

101 E. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue 

Lansing, MI 48906

Contact Phone 517-316-0300

Contact Email michigan@tnc.org 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Empowerment 

About the Resource 

The Nature Conservancy has worked in Michigan for almost 40 years. It protects more than 380,000 acres of 

land, hundreds of lakes, and miles of rivers. Because land and water demands are rising, we must do more 

work faster. We are scaling up our efforts to act on a strategic vision for protection. This vision includes policy. 

It also testing new ways to finance conservation and connect people to nature. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

You can find the 2022 Conservation Report for Michigan at: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/wherewe-work/united-states/michigan/annual-report/
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Education and Awareness Programs

Grant Program 

Agency or 

Organization The Wege Foundation 

Resource Type Private - Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Must be a tax-exempt organization. Take the eligibility quiz to see if you are eligible: 

https://www.wegefoundation.org/eligibility-quiz/ 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Should serve the Kent County and Grand Rapids metropolitan area. 

Funding Available Unknown. 

Cost Sharing Unknown. 

Website https://wegefoundation.com/grants/ 

Contact Name M Alemán-McAlpine 

Contact Address 

99 Monroe Avenue NW 

Suite 902 

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Contact Phone 616-957-0480

Contact Email mamcalpine@wegefoundation.org 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Empowerment 

About the Resource 

The Wege Foundation accepts online applications twice a year — in the spring and fall. It accepts from any 

current 501(c)(3) organization. The Wege Foundation has long embraced certain cross-cutting themes that 

apply to all four pillars (Arts & Culture, Environment, Education, and Community Health & Wellbeing). Examples 

include requiring Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for capital grants. They 

have also committed to helping under-resourced and marginalized communities. The foundation set resultsoriented goals for each pillar. This will help it focus its grant making, provide better guidance to potential 

applicants, and enhance evaluation. 

As with the grantmaking allocations among the pillars, these themes and goals are targets. They will guide the 

grants committee and staff as they recruit and review grant applications. The foundation will continue to be 

flexible and opportunistic in funding projects that forward Mr. Wege’s goal to make Grand Rapids “the best 

medium-sized city in the United States.” These projects will also share effective programs with other 

communities. 

Case Study or Best Practice 
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You can find the Wege Price 2020 Design Competition winners at: https://wegefoundation.com/wege-prize2020-design-competition-winners/
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Natural Systems Protection

Climate Adaptation Case Studies and Resources 

Agency or 

Organization Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange (CAKE) 

Resource Type Private - Other 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Unknown. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance 

Restrictions Unknown. 

Funding Available Unknown. 

Cost Sharing Unknown. 

Website https://www.cakex.org/resources/region/central-6976

Contact Name Haley Pope 

Contact Address 

P.O. Box 11195 

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Contact Phone 206-201-3834

Contact Email info@cakex.org 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Empowerment 

About the Resource 

CAKE is the world’s largest and most used source of climate adaptation case studies and resources. It shares 

lessons and ideas with others in the field. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

The Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange (CAKE) has an interactive map of case studies. You can find it at: 

https://www.cakex.org/interactive-map?title=&type=project
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

NIST MEP Disaster Assessment Program 

Agency or 

Organization Department of Commerce (DOC)/ National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 

Resource Type Cooperative Agreement 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Landslide; Soil/Geologic 

Hazards; Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants 

Eligible applicants for this funding are recipients of current MEP Center cooperative 

agreements. An MEP Center recipient may work alone. They may also include proposed 

subawards to other recipients of MEP Center cooperative agreements as part of the 

applicant's proposal. They may do the same with proposed contracts with other 

organizations. This lets them form a team. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

Eligible applicants for this funding are recipients of current MEP Center cooperative 

agreements. An MEP Center recipient may work alone. They may also include proposed 

subawards to other recipients of MEP Center cooperative agreements as part of the 

applicant's proposal. They may do the same with proposed contracts with other 

organizations. This lets them form a team. 

Funding Available 

NIST expects to fund individual projects for between $50,000 and $1,000,000 each. The 

amount of each award will depend on the nature and severity of each FEMA Disaster 

Declaration. Projects awarded under this NOFO will have a budget and a performance 

period of no more than 18 months. See Section II.2. in the Full Announcement Text of the 

NOFO. 

Cost Sharing Non-federal cost share is not required for awards issued through this NOFO. 

Website https://www.nist.gov/mep/mep-disaster-assessment-program 

Contact Name Wiza Lequin 

Contact Address 

100 Bureau Drive 

M/S 4800 

Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Contact Phone 301-975-4395

Contact Email mepnofo@nist.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

NIST seeks applications from holders of Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center (MEP Center) 

agreements. It helps them assess small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in FEMA disaster 

declaration areas. These studies should show how subject disasters affect SMMs. The MEP Centers that this 

program funds must help impacted SMMs identify and access federal, state and local resources. These 

resources aid business recovery. They can also help to develop a risk mitigation plan for future disasters. 

Award holders should share the results of their project with other SMMs, NIST and the MEP National Network. 
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These results should include lessons learned and best practices. They help the SMM community plan future 

efforts. See Section I in the Full Announcement Text of this NOFO. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

This article shows how the program has supported hurricane recovery efforts: https://mepol.org/nist/nistawards-emergency-funding-to-help-manufacturers-with-hurricane-relief-efforts Hurricanes do not impact this 

region. Still, the article explains the types of support this program provides.
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Natural Systems Protection

National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants 

Agency or 

Organization Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards 

Eligible Applicants 

Eligible applicants include coastal and Great Lakes states* and the U.S. commonwealths 

and territories. Tribes, local governments, conservation organizations, and private 

landowners are encouraged to work with state agencies to develop a project and submit 

an application. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance, Technical Assistance 

Restrictions 

Funding restrictions can be found in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Notice of Funding Opportunity 

- NCWCG Program: https://www.federalgrants.com/F24AS00005_Fiscal-Year-2024-

National-Coastal-Wetlands-Conservation-Grant-Program-93705.html

Funding Available $18-$23 million available each year. Up to $1 million available per project. 

Cost Sharing 

States provide 50% of the project cost. They provide 25% if the state has a land 

conservation program. Match can be provided by the state or partners. Match may 

include the value of previously conserved land and in-kind contributions. For American 

Samoa, CNMI, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands, the first $200,000 non-federal match is 

waived. 

Website https://fws.gov/service/national-coastal-wetlands-conservation-grants 

Contact Name 

Casey Nelson, 

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 

Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program 

Contact Address 

5600 American Boulevard West 

Suite 990 

Bloomington, MN 55437

Contact Phone 612-713-5143

Contact Email casey_nelson@fws.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program gives yearly grants of up to $1 million to coastal 

and Great Lakes States and U.S. territories. These grants protect, restore, and enhance coastal wetlands and 

related uplands. The Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund pays for the grants. Taxes on fishing 

equipment and motorboat fuel support the fund. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Tarboo Wildlife Preserve Acquisition and Restoration: 
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The Washington Department of Ecology, in partnership with Northwest Watershed Institute (NWI), received 

$689,000 to permanently protect and restore 35 acres along Tarboo Creek’s tributaries and wetlands. This is 

an important addition to NWI’s 500-acre Tarboo Wildlife Preserve in Tarboo Valley. This project is part of a longterm landscape-scale conservation effort to protect the Tarboo-Dabob Bay ecosystem. The project site includes 

wetlands and tributaries that flow into Tarboo Creek and significant upland conifer and hardwood forests. The 

project will protect spawning and rearing habitat for threatened steelhead and coho salmon, coastal cutthroat 

trout, and western brook lamprey. It will also protect habitat for at-risk land birds and other species. This 

includes black-tailed deer, Roosevelt elks, cougars and black bears.
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Emergency Relief Program 

Agency or 

Organization Department of Transportation (DOT)/ Highway Administration (FHWA) 

Resource Type Trust 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Dam Failure; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Landslide; 

Soil/Geologic Hazards; Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants 

States may request ER funds to repair federal-aid highways that have been damaged by 

natural disasters or catastrophic failures. They can use these funds for “emergency 

repairs” and “permanent repairs.”

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/reports/erm/er.pdf 

Funding Available 

$100 million is authorized each year for the ER Program under 23 U.S.C. 125. Congress 

sometimes provides more funds for the ER program through supplemental 

appropriations. MAP-21 removed the $100 million per state event cap. The total ER 

obligations for U.S. territories is limited to $20 million in any fiscal year. 

Cost Sharing 

Approved ER funds are available at the pro-rata share that would normally apply to the 

federal-aid facility damaged. For interstate highways, the federal share is 90%. For all 

other highways, the federal share is 80%. The federal share for permanent ER repairs 

may amount to 90%. This can occur if the combined eligible ER expenses incurred by the 

state in a federal fiscal year exceeds the annual apportionment of the state under 23 

U.S.C. section 104 for the fiscal year in which the disasters or failures occurred. 

Website https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/programadmin/erelief.cfm 

Contact Name Katie Hulbert 

Contact Address 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590

Contact Phone 

202-809-4758

202-366-4655

Contact Email kathleen.hulbert@dot.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

Title 23, Section 125 of the United States Code lets a program from the Highway Trust Fund repair or rebuild 

federal-aid highways and roads on federal lands. These roads must have been damaged by natural disasters or 

failures from an outside cause. This emergency relief (ER) program adds to the resources given by states, their 

political subdivisions or other federal agencies. The resources help to pay for high costs caused by unusual 

conditions. 

Case Study or Best Practice 
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You can find the division of Emergency Relief funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020: 

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/specialfunding/er/200227distribution.cfm
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Education and Awareness Programs

Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grants 

Agency or 

Organization 

Department of Transportation (DOT)/ Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 

Administration (PHMSA) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Soil/Geologic Hazards 

Eligible Applicants State governments. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions None specified. 

Funding Available 

$23,385,997 

$48,000-$1,500,000 per project 

Cost Sharing Not specified. 

Website https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/grants/hazmat/hazardous-materials-emergencypreparedness-hmep-grant 

Contact Name Dwayne Cross 

Contact Address 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590

Contact Phone 202-366-6688

Contact Email dwayne.cross@dot.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The HMEP grant helps grantees start training and planning programs. These programs address each location’s 

needs. Those needs can be based on demographics, emergency response capabilities, commodity flow 

studies, and hazard analysis. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

In 2021, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security got a $520,323 HMEP grant. This money was for 

enhancing its emergency response capabilities. It did this for hazardous-materials-related transportation 

problems. 

Source: https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/2021-

09/PHMSA%20FY21%20Comprehensive%20Grants%20Report_0.pdf
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Natural Systems Protection

Ecosystem Investment Partners 

Agency or 

Organization Ecosystem Investment Partners 

Resource Type Private - Other 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Unknown. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance 

Restrictions Unknown. 

Funding Available In 2020, Ecosystem Investment Partners raised $454.5 million for proejct work. 

Cost Sharing Not required. 

Website ecosystempartners.com 

Contact Name 

Contact Address 

5550 Newbury Street 

Suite B 

Baltimore, MD 21209

Contact Phone 443-921-9441

Contact Email info@ecosystempartners.com 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

Ecosystem Investment Partners invests in major restoration. It spends private conservation money on local 

mitigation projects. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

More money means more and larger projects. EIP’s first four projects are restoring about 8,000 acres of 

wetlands. Its four most recent projects are in Minnesota, West Virginia, Louisiana, and Kentucky. They will 

restore over 35,000 acres and 100 miles of streams. Those areas include some of the largest private 

restoration projects in the country. 

You can learn more at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashoka/2014/04/25/how-private-capital-is-restoring-us-wetlands/#36c892415e83
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) 

Agency or 

Organization Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 

Resource Type Grant, Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Dam Failure 

Eligible Applicants 

States, metropolitan cities and urban counties (i.e., CDBG entitlement recipients); 

nonentitlement communities that are assisted in the submission of applications by states 

that administer the CDBG program; nonentitlement communities eligible to receive CDBG 

funds under the HUD-Administered Small Cities CDBG program (Hawaii). The public entity 

may be the borrower. It may also designate a public agency as the borrower. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance, Technical Assistance 

Restrictions Review the National Dam Safety Program Fact Sheet, found here: 

https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-08/dam-safety-in-us.pdf 

Funding Available Total annual allocation for FY 2023 in Region 5 is $654,678 

Cost Sharing Not required for NDSP State Assistance Program; 35% cost share required for NDSP 

Rehabilition of High Hazard Potential Dam Grant 

Website https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/risk-management/dam-safety/grants 

Contact Name Dan Ryan, Risk Analyst 

Contact Address 

536 S. Clark Street 

6th Floor 

Chicago, IL 60605

Contact Phone 312-408-4432

Contact Email Daniel.p.ryan@fema.dhs.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The NDSP protects Americans from dam failure. It is a partnership of the states, federal agencies, and other 

stakeholders. It promotes the creation and upkeep of federal and state dam safety programs. The programs 

reduce dam-related risks to humans, property, and the environment. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

The NDSP recently helped recovery efforts for the Lake Oroville Dam spillway failure in February 2017. 

You can learn more about the North Carolina Dam Risk Management Assessment Report at: 

https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/fema_national-dam-safety_year-in-review_2017.pdf
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) 

Agency or 

Organization Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 

Resource Type Grant, Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants 

Review the Eligibility section of the BRIC site: 

https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/building-resilient-infrastructurecommunities/before-apply 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

BRIC funds may be used for: 

- Capability and Capacity Building (C&CB) Activities. 

- Mitigation Projects. 

- Management Costs. 

Projects must: 

- Be cost-effective. 

- Reduce or eliminate risk and damage from future natural hazards. 

- Meet either of the two latest published editions of relevant consensus-based codes, 

specifications, and standards. 

- Align with the applicable hazard mitigation plan. 

- Meet all environmental and historic preservation (EHP) requirements. 

Funding Available 

Every year, the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program has 

dedicated specific funds to each state and territory through the state and territory 

allocation. The amounts have increased year over year, going from $600,000 in fiscal 

year 2020 to $1 million in 2021 and $2 million in 2022. 

Cost Sharing 

All sub-applications funded under BRIC must have a non-federal cost share. This may 

consist of cash, donated or third-party in-kind services, materials, or any combination 

thereof. The cost-share for BRIC is as follows: 

- Generally, there is a 75%/25% non-federal cost share. 

- Economically disadvantaged rural communities, also known as small impoverished 

communities, are eligible for non-federal cost share, up to 90%/10%. Economically 

disadvantaged rural communities are communities of 3,000 or fewer individuals 

identified by the applicant. Their residents must have an average per capita annual 

income not exceeding 80% of the national per capita income, based on best available 

data. 

- FEMA will provide 100% federal funding for applicant and subapplicant management 

costs. 

Website https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/building-resilient-infrastructure-communities 

Contact Name Megan Hart 

Contact Address 

536 S. Clark Street 

6th Floor 

Chicago, IL 60605

Contact Phone 312-408-5500

Contact Email Megan.Hart@fema.dhs.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 
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Agency or 

Organization Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 

Equity Theme Vulnerable Communities 

About the Resource 

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) will support states, local communities, tribes and 

territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural 

hazards. 

The BRIC guidelines grow communities’ capability and capacity. They also allow for innovation and promote 

partnerships. Their flexibility and consistency help to complete large projects. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Madison, Wisconsin: 

Wisconsin was awarded BRIC funding in Fiscal Year 2021 for the Old Sauk Trails Business Park in Madison, 

Wisconsin. This area has experienced several flood events, including, most recently, in August 2018, when an 

extreme rain event caused about $30 million in damage. 

The Pheasant Branch Tributary Greenway Enhancement project is an infrastructure project that is designed to 

mitigate flood risks. The project aims to improve capacity and flood storage of greenway channels, expand 

three small stormwater ponds into a larger, wet greenway storage area, improve concrete culverts, and 

improve storm sewers. Across the work, project leads will seek to integrate nature-based solutions, including 

eliminating invasive species and increasing native plants. By implementing these plans, the Old Sauk Trails 

Business Park and surrounding community will be protected from flooding for up to a 100-year storm event. 

To learn about other BRIC projects, including two new programs: Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund 

and Non-Financial Direct Technical Assistance, visit https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/building-resilientinfrastructure-communities. 
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Natural Systems Protection

Public Assistance (PA) Mitigation Program 

Agency or 

Organization Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants 

Eligible applicants include states, federally recognized tribal governments (including 

Alaska Native villages and organizations so long as they are not privately owned), U.S. 

territories, local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

Mitigation funding is generally only available for eligible disaster-damaged facilities. The 

project must directly reduce the potential of future, similar damage to the facility. It must 

be cost-effective and technically feasible. It also must comply with environmental and 

historic preservation laws, regulations, and EOs. 

Funding Available Mitigation funding limits are determined based on benefit-cost-analysis or as a 

percentage of the damaged facility's repair cost. 

Cost Sharing The federal share of assistance is not less than 75% of the eligible cost. 

Website 

https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_mitigate-disasterdamage-fact-sheet.pdf

Contact Name Mark Reagan 

Contact Address 

536 S. Clark Street 

6th Floor 

Chicago, IL 60605

Contact Phone 312-408-5500

Contact Email Mark.Reagan@fema.dhs.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Other 

About the Resource 

The FEMA PA program gives grants to state, territorial, tribal and local governments. Some types of non-profit 

organizations can also benefit. These grants help communities quickly respond to and recover from major 

disasters or emergencies declared by the president. 

The program gives federal disaster grants to aid debris removal, emergency protective steps, and the repair of 

disaster-damaged public facilities. It can also help with the facilities of some private nonprofits. The PA 

program also protects damaged facilities from future events. It does so through cost-effective hazard 

mitigation measures. 

FEMA's PA 406 mitigation program may also fund other mitigation projects. Find out more about 406 

mitigation at: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_mitigate-disaster-damage-factsheet.pdf 
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Case Study or Best Practice 

PA Section 406 funding helped to repair and restore sections of the Kankakee Riverbank. The riverbank is 5.6 

miles long. It is north of De Motte, IN. Spring flooding caused the damage in February 2018. The flooding was 

declared a presidential disaster (DR-4363). Before the flooding, the riverbank was 25 feet wide. Flooding 

caused by the disaster eroded the riverbank to 15-20 feet in most areas. The project restores the width of the 

riverbank by adding riprap to the ridge. Riprap helps protect people and property near the Kankakee River. PA 

Section 406 gave $1,036,875 toward the total cost of $3,580,468.
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) 

Agency or 

Organization Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants 

All 56 states and territories, as well as the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the 

Federated States of Micronesia (collectively “state or territory”), are eligible to apply for 

FY 2022 EMPG program funds. Either the SAA or the EMA is eligible to apply directly to 

FEMA for EMPG program funds on behalf of each state or territory. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

Only one application will be accepted from each state or territory. 

An application submitted by an otherwise eligible non-federal entity (i.e., the applicant) 

may be deemed ineligible when the person that submitted the application is not: 1) a 

current employee, personnel, official, staff, or leadership of the non-federal entity; and 2) 

duly authorized to apply for an award on behalf of the non-federal entity at the time of 

application. 

Recipients must ensure and maintain adoption and implementation of NIMS. 

Funding Available Available Funding for the NOFO: $355.1 million 

Cost Sharing 

The EMPG Program budget shall not exceed 50% of the total budget as submitted in the 

application and approved in the award. If the total project ends up costing more, the 

recipient is responsible for any additional costs; if the total project ends up costing less, 

the recipient may owe FEMA an amount required to ensure that the federal cost share is 

not in excess of 50%. 

Website https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/emergency-management-performance 

Contact Name FEMA Region 5 

Contact Address 

536 S. Clark Street 

Chicago, IL 60605

Contact Phone 800-865-4076

Contact Email NDGrants@fema.dhs.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The EMPG gives state, local, tribal and territorial emergency management agencies resources to use the 

National Preparedness System. It also helps the National Preparedness Goal of a strong and secure nation. 

The EMPG supports building and sustaining core capabilities across prevention, protection, mitigation, 

response and recovery. 

Case Study or Best Practice 
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Cheboygan County, MI received $28,510 in FY21 to help the county's emergency management department. 

Read more about the grant at: https://www.cheboygannews.com/story/news/2021/10/26/county-receives28-510-grant-emergency-management-director/8543572002/ 

FEMA gave more than $9 million to Michigan to help prepare for hazards and enhance emergency 

management capabilities. Read more about this award at: https://www.fema.gov/pressrelease/20210318/fema-awards-9-million-preparedness-grant-michigan
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Natural Systems Protection

Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) 

Agency or 

Organization Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 

Resource Type Policy 

Hazard(s) Addressed Dam Failure 

Eligible Applicants Structures 50 years or older from current date. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance 

Restrictions N/A 

Funding Available N/A 

Cost Sharing N/A 

Website https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/environmental-historic 

Contact Name Duane Castaldi 

Contact Address 

536 S. Clark Street 

6th Floor 

Chicago, IL 60605

Contact Phone 312-408-5549

Contact Email duane.castaldi@fema.dhs.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The EHP program uses environmental, historic, and cultural resources for FEMA's mission, programs, and 

activities. It makes sure FEMA meets federal environmental and historic preservation laws. It does so for 

disaster response and recovery, hazard mitigation and emergency preparedness. It also helps FEMA staff, 

partners, and grantees with environmental and historic preservation. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

St. Croix, Minnesota 

On July 1, 2011, storms and straight-line winds going faster than 100 miles per hour tore through the St. Croix 

Recreational Demonstration Area (RDA). The weather knocked down trees, which blocked roadways. It also 

damaged buildings across the park. On July 28, the president declared a major disaster for Minnesota. The 

action made federal funding available on a cost-sharing basis to the Minnesota Department of Natural 

Resources (DNR). FEMA's environmental review staff met with DNR and FEMA's Public Assistance Branch 

often. They reviewed 60 grant projects and repair specifications. Their goal was to make sure the repairs would 

not change the historic character of the RDA. The projects helped with damage to the park's historic resour ces. 

That help saved a key part of our nation's history. The success lets the park offer outdoor recreation like it was 

planned to almost 80 years ago.
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Natural Systems Protection

Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant 

Agency or 

Organization Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Flood 

Eligible Applicants Applicants must be states, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribes, or local 

governments. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Restrictions can be found in the HMA Guidance, located here: 

https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/hazard-mitigation-assistance-guidance 

Funding Available For fiscal year 2022, FEMA made a total of $800 million available for the Flood 

Mitigation Assistance program. 

Cost Sharing 

Generally, federal cost share funding is available for up to 75% of the eligible activity 

costs. However, based on Flood Mitigation Assistance funding allocated from the BIL, 

FEMA may contribute up to 90% federal cost share for eligible costs for a property that 

has National Flood Insurance Program insurance and is located within a census tract 

with a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) 

not less than 0.5001. 

Website https://www.fema.gov/flood-mitigation-assistance-grant-program 

Contact Name Megan Hart 

Contact Address 

536 S. Clark Street 

6th Floor 

Chicago, IL 60605

Contact Phone 312-408-5500

Contact Email Megan.Hart@fema.dhs.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Federal Initiatives 

About the Resource 

Section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 authorizes the FMA program. Its goal is to reduce 

claims under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). FMA funds states, territories, federally-recognized 

tribes, and local communities. The funds help to reduce the long-term risk of flood damage to structures 

insured under the NFIP. FMA funding can also help with management costs. Congress sets the funding each 

year. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Stark County, Ohio 
State of Michigan 

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You can find the following case study at: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20210318/fema-awards767323-grant-stark-county-park-district 

FEMA has given $767,323 in FMA funds to the Stark County Park District in Ohio. The funds are for the 

mitigation of five flood-prone residential structures in the floodplain of the Zimber Ditch and the West Branch 

of Nimishillen Creek. These structures will be obtained and destroyed. 

"The Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program enables communities to implement critical mitigation 

measures to reduce or eliminate the risk of loss of life and property,” said Janet M. Odeshoo. Janet is the 

acting regional administrator of FEMA Region 5. “This project will lessen the financial impact on individuals and 

the community when future flooding occurs in this area.”

“Zimber Ditch has been a recurring problem,” said Sima Merick, executive director of the Ohio Emergency 

Management Agency. “We are pleased to partner with both FEMA and the Stark County Park District on this 

important project.”

FMA gives grants to state and local governments for long-term hazard mitigation steps. Through FMA, FEMA will 

pay $767,323 of the eligible $964,380. The Stark County Park District will give the remaining $197,057.
State of Michigan 

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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) 

Agency or 

Organization Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 

Resource Type Grant, Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Government entities and non-profit organizations 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Must have or take part in a FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Plan. Must be in good 

standing in the NFIP. 

Funding Available Varies. The amount of funding made available is a percentage of the total disaster costs. 

Cost Sharing 75/25 

Website https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/hazard-mitigation 

Contact Name Matt Schnepp 

Contact Address 

Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division 

Michigan State Police 

PO Box 30634 

Lansing, MI 48909 

Contact Phone 517-284-3950

Contact Email Schneppm1@michigan.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

FEMA funds state, local, tribal and territorial governments. Those groups must rebuild to reduce their future 

disaster losses. This funding can be used after a presidentially-declared disaster. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

There are many project examples. Look at the eligible risk reduction projects for more information at: 

https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/hazard-mitigation#reduce-risk
State of Michigan 

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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dam (HHPD) Grant 

Program 

Agency or 

Organization Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Dam Failure 

Eligible Applicants Non-federal sponsors. These are defined as non-federal governments and nonprofit 

organizations. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

Eligible activates include the repair, removal or structural/nonstructural rehabilitation of 

eligible high hazard potential dams. 

See the HHPD Grant Program Fact Sheet, found here: 

https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_hhpd-fact-sheet_05-19-

2020.pdf 

Funding Available FEMA was appropriated $22 million to implement the Rehabilitation of HHPD Grant 

Program for Fiscal Year 2022. 

Cost Sharing 

A grant under this program should not exceed the lesser of (i) 12.5% of the total amount 

of funds made available; or (ii) $7.5 million. 

Non-federal cost share requirement of not less than 35%, which may partially or fully be 

in-kind. 

Website https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/risk-management/damsafety/grants#hhpd 

Contact Name Dan Ryan, Risk Analyst 

Contact Address 

536 S. Clark Street 

6th Floor 

Chicago, IL 60605

Contact Phone 312-408-4432

Contact Email Daniel.p.ryan@fema.dhs.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The president signed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act on December 16, 2012. It is 

also known as the WIIN Act. It changed the National Dam Safety Program Act (Pub. L. 92-367) by adding a new 

grant program. Section 5006 of the Act is called “Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams.” It gives 

technical, planning, design, and construction help. It does so through grants to non-federal sponsors. The 

grants help to improve eligible high hazard potential dams (33 USC §467f-2). 

Case Study or Best Practice 
State of Michigan 

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None identified.
State of Michigan 

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Natural Systems Protection

Partners for Places 

Agency or 

Organization Funders' Network 

Resource Type Private - Other 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Landslide; Soil/Geologic 

Hazards; Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Unknown. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Unknown. 

Funding Available $45,000-$150,000 for one-year projects; $75,000-$180,000 for two-year projects. 

Cost Sharing 50% matching. 

Website https://www.fundersnetwork.org/partners-for-places/ 

Contact Name Ashley Quintana 

Contact Address 

6705 SW 57th Avenue 

Suite 700 

Coral Gables, FL 33143

Contact Phone 305-667-6350 ext. 201 

Contact Email ashley@fundersnetwork.org 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Empowerment, Vulnerable Communities 

About the Resource 

Partners for Places helps cities and counties in the United States and Canada improve. It builds partnerships 

between local government sustainability offices and place-based foundations. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Cleveland, Ohio ($50,000): To transition to 100% clean and renewable electricity. The plan focuses on 

resilience, energy security, and green jobs for Clevelanders most in need. Matching funders are The Cleveland 

Foundation ($25,000), The George Gund Foundation ($25,000) and United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland 

($4,000).
State of Michigan 

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Local Plans and Regulations

Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals 

and Businesses 

Agency or 

Organization Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 

Resource Type Tax Relief 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants U.S. taxpayers, including individuals and businesses affected by federally declared 

disasters. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance, Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Varies by entity. 

Funding Available N/A 

Cost Sharing N/A 

Website https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/disaster-assistanceand-emergency-relief-for-individuals-and-businesses 

Contact Name Danny Smith 

Contact Address 400 West Bay St 

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Contact Phone 904-661-3343

Contact Email danny.smith@irs.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

Special tax law provisions may help taxpayers and businesses recover from disasters. Federally-declared major 

disaster areas are a focus for help. The IRS may grant extra time to file returns and pay taxes. Individuals and 

businesses in a disaster area can get a faster refund by claiming losses related to the disaster. This can be 

done by filing an amended return. The IRS also offers presentations on planning for disaster. These 

presentations discuss business continuity planning, insurance coverage, record keeping, and other tips. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Publication 976 lists information about IRS disaster relief. For example, it has information about help given 

during Harvey, Irma, California wildfires, and other disasters. You can find the list at: 

https://www.irs.gov/publications/p976 

Publication 547 has example claims to help applicants understand if they qualify and how to complete the 

application. You can find examples at: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p547.pdf
State of Michigan 

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Natural Systems Protection

Environment Grantmaking: Climate Solutions and Great 

Lakes 

Agency or 

Organization Joyce Foundation 

Resource Type Private - Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Flood; Soil/Geologic Hazards 

Eligible Applicants Unknown. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance, Technical Assistance 

Restrictions Visit the guidelines page to find out more about project restrictions. You can find it at 

https://www.joycefdn.org/grants/environment-guidelines 

Funding Available $5 million. 

Cost Sharing Unknown. 

Website https://www.joycefdn.org/grants/environment-guidelines

Contact Name Ed Miller, Environment Program Co-Director 

Contact Address 

321 N Clark Street 

#1500

Chicago, IL 60654

Contact Phone 312-782-2464

Contact Email info@joycefdn.org 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Empowerment 

About the Resource 

The Joyce Foundation will address two of the Great Lakes Region’s critical long-term environmental challenges. 

They are climate change and the health of the Great Lakes. Climate change is the biggest threat to our 

communities and planet. Joyce will help policies that promote climate solutions. These solutions include clean 

energy strategies made to fix economic and equity issues facing the next generation. For over 20 years, Joyce 

has led policy work for the Great Lakes. The foundation will continue to protect and restore the Great Lakes. It 

will also add grants to help everyone in our region share the best benefit of the Great Lakes: clean, safe and 

affordable drinking water. The Joyce Foundation seeks to get people from impacted communities to take part 

in environmental policy. Moreover, applicants who want to improve racial equity, social justice, inclusion and 

diversity in their organization are invited to describe their efforts and how Joyce can help reach those goals. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

You can find the Joyce Foundation's Grants Database at: http://www.joycefdn.org/grants
State of Michigan 

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Natural Systems Protection

Great Lakes & Drinking Water Initiative 

Agency or 

Organization Joyce Foundation 

Resource Type Grant, Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Flood; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Unknown. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance, Technical Assistance 

Restrictions Visit the guidelines page to find out more about project restrictions. You can find it at 

https://www.joycefdn.org/grants/environment-guidelines 

Funding Available Unknown. 

Cost Sharing Unknown. 

Website https://www.joycefdn.org/programs/environment 

Contact Name Ed Miller, Environment Program Co-Director 

Contact Address 

312 N Clark St 

#1500

Chicago, IL 60654

Contact Phone 312-782-2464

Contact Email info@joycefdn.org 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Empowerment 

About the Resource 

The Environment Program grants support research, policy development, coalition building and 

communications. They also support advocacy, policy implementation, policy enforcement and evaluation. They 

focus on local and state policy in Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin and Michigan. A Joyce Foundation webpage lists 

other grant programs, funding information and more. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

You can find the Joyce Foundation's Grants Database at: http://www.joycefdn.org/grants
State of Michigan 

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Natural Systems Protection

Lake Conservation Grant 

Agency or 

Organization Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Flood; Soil/Geologic Hazards 

Eligible Applicants Unknown. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Projects must align with the strategic goals of the MGLP. 

Funding Available 

Normally, three to five projects are awarded $30,000-$100,000 each. This occurs on a 

yearly basis. Larger projects will be considered for funding up to a maximum of the 

approximately $360,000 expected for distribution. 

Cost Sharing Unknown. 

Website https://midwestglaciallakes.org/grant/ 

Contact Name Joe Nohner 

Contact Address 525 West Allegan Street 

Lansing, MI 48933

Contact Phone 517-284-6236

Contact Email nohnerj@michigan.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The grant program supports projects that work toward the MGLP's goal to improve aquatic conservation efforts. 

It does so in Midwest communities. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Lake Goguac’s stormwater diversion project in 2021 ($75,000, Michigan). You can find other example projects 

at: https://midwestglaciallakes.org/grant/
State of Michigan 

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Natural Systems Protection

Climate Solutions University 

Agency or 

Organization Model Forest Policy Program 

Resource Type Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Unknown. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance 

Restrictions Unknown. 

Funding Available Unknown. 

Cost Sharing Unknown. 

Website http://www.mfpp.org/climate-solutions-university/ 

Contact Name Dr. Gwen Griffith 

Contact Address 

P.O. Box 328 

Sagle, ID 83860

Contact Phone None provided 

Contact Email info@mfpp.org 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Vulnerable Communities 

About the Resource 

CSU helps communities find where they are weak to climate change. It then helps to decide what actions can 

be taken. 

CSU has helped leaders in over 33 U.S. communities do the following: 

▪ Build public support for climate change plans. 

▪ Develop leadership and organization skills. 

▪ Calculate how natural resources can help a region. 

▪ Order the risks climate change poses to local natural resources, people and economies. 

▪ Find public policy problems and solutions. 

▪ Discover how climate change impacts the most vulnerable citizens. 

▪ Create adaptive goals and action steps. 

▪ Succeed in fundraising, political support, outreach and engagement, monitoring and evaluating. 

▪ Include climate concerns in decisions. 
State of Michigan 

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Case Study or Best Practice 

“Climate Solutions University was an invaluable resource as we created the Nashville Area MPO’s regional 

resilience and climate adaptation plan. The Climate Solutions University team is composed of experts in 

economics, public policy, environmental communication, stakeholder engagement, environmental science, 

climate change, and green infrastructure, and they provided organizational support, deep knowledge of 

relevant issues, and kept us on track throughout the process.”

~ Wesley Rhodes, 2015 Participant, Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 

“Climate Solutions University provided us with the guidance and leadership necessary to conduct a successful 

climate adaptation planning process. It is an ideal program for organizing small-scale resources, building 

community relations, and conducting thorough assessments that can lead to actionable climate preparedness 

plans.”

~ Alba Polonkey, 2015 Participant, Sustainable Sandhills (NC) 

In Sumner County, TN, the 2035 Comprehensive Plan now has climate resilience measures. Those measures 

include goals for new steep slope protection ordinances and a countywide 2% increase in tree canopy. The 

canopy should help reduce tree loss along headwater streams. 

Taos, NM, woke up to water supply threats and adopted a new water conservation plan. 

The Durango, CO, Mountain Studies Institute is active in climate resilience and adaptive management. It 

monitors climate change for the San Juan Resource Management Plan. 

The Keene, NH, Sustainability Project members helped adopt the Ashuelot River 10-Year Implementation Plan. 

It is the first river protection plan in the state to address climate change. It received praise for doing so. 

The Moab, UT, Canyonlands Watershed Council’s climate planning led to a $50,000 grant. It also recently 

created the Moab Area Watershed Partnership (MAWP). The MAWP covers over 11,000 square miles and five 

designated impaired water bodies. 

The Norton Bay, AK, Watershed Climate Adaptation and Action Plan is the initial climate planning template. It 

will help develop local regional plans for the Native Alaskan Villages of Norton Sound. 

“The support system Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) built through Climate Solutions University- from state 

and federal government agencies, to local leaders, to other environmental groups – were vital to DRBA in 

responding to and navigating media relations, public concerns, and corporate negotiations. ....because of 

Climate Solutions University, we were able to quickly find our bearings after the Dan River coal ash spill and 

move into action, into the solution. We worked with our partners to press for and won passage of the strongest 

coal ash management laws in the nation.”

~ Jenny Edwards, 2011 participant, Dan River Basin Association, NC 

“I think the CSU program is well organized and in a great format for writing a climate adaptation plan. I am 

excited to start implementing!”

~ Morgan Green, 2014 Participant, Nisqually River Council, WA 
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“I highly recommend any agency seeking to pursue these issues engage MFPP for assistance. They fully 

understand the complexities of problems associated with forest, water and climate and how various policies 

can be implemented for governmental institutions to modify and change their existing directives and policies.”

~ James A. Stafne, Chairman Cookeville Planning Commission, TN
State of Michigan 

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Natural Systems Protection

Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program 

Agency or 

Organization National Fish & Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Flood; Soil/Geologic Hazards; Severe Weather; Severe Winter 

Storms 

Eligible Applicants 

Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations; state government agencies; 

local governments; municipal governments; tribal governments and organizations; and 

educational institutions. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

Proposals should address at least one bullet under each of the five bolded priorities: 

On-the-Ground Restoration. 

Environmental Outreach, Education & Training. 

Community Partnerships. 

Measurable Results. 

Sustainability. 

Funding Available 

About $2,650,000 is available nationwide for projects that meet program priorities. 

There is one round of full proposals each year for this program. Awards range from 

$20,000 to $50,000. The average size is $35,000. About 50 grants are awarded per 

year. Grants should span 12 to 18 months with a start date in late summer/early fall. 

Cost Sharing Not specified. 

Website https://www.nfwf.org/programs/five-star-and-urban-waters-restoration-grant-program 

Contact Name Carrie Clingan 

Contact Address 

1133 15th Street NW 

Suite 1000 

Washington, DC 20005

Contact Phone 202-595-2471 

Contact Email carrie.clingan@nfwf.org 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Program focuses on care of coastal, wetland and riparian 

ecosystems across the country. It seeks to meet the conservation needs of important species and habitats. 

The program provides measurable and meaningful conservation and educational outcomes. It also requires 

diverse partnerships and outreach. These requirements will help to meet conservation goals. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Improving Habitat Through Community Engagement in Milwaukee’s Primary Environmental Corridor (WI), 2022 
State of Michigan 

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Grantee: Urban Ecology Center 

Grant Amount: $31,500 

Matching Funds: $63,300 

Total Project Amount: $94,800 

Remove invasive species, plant native species, and enhance pollinator habitat through community 

engagement in Milwaukee’s Rotary Centennial Arboretum. This project will remove 100 ash trees to mitigate 

emerald ash borer. It will also plant trees to improve diversity and complete a 4-acre prescribed burn to 

manage invasive species.
State of Michigan 

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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Emergency Coastal Resilience Fund (ECRF) 

Agency or 

Organization National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards 

Eligible Applicants 

Eligible projects must be located within the NCRF coastal areas. They also must be within 

counties that received a federal Major Disaster Declaration with a Public Assistance 

designation as a result of hurricanes or wildfires in 2020 and 2021. 

You can find coastal areas recognized by the NCRF here: 

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=1dd16e528fd844b49d765b514

02feb8c&extent 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance, Technical Assistance 

Restrictions None identified. 

Funding Available Grant amounts vary based on the funding allowed for each application period. 

Cost Sharing Not specified. 

Website https://www.nfwf.org/programs/emergency-coastal-resilience-fund 

Contact Name Suzanne Sessine 

Contact Address 

1133 Fifteenth St. N.W. 

Suite 1000 

Washington, DC 20005

Contact Phone 202-595-2477

Contact Email Suzanne.Sessine@nfwf.org 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The NFWF and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) made the 2021 ECRF. The ECRF 

helps projects that strengthen coastal communities. Those communities must have been damaged by 

hurricanes and wildfires in 2020 and 2021. The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency 

Assistance Act of 2022 (PL 117-43) funded the program. The fund helps projects create and restore systems 

to help protect communities from coastal storms, floods, sea-level rise, coastal erosion, wildfires and 

landslides. It also helps communities recover from these events. At the same time, it improves habitats for fish 

and other species. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Facilitating Development of Coastal Resilience Projects for Great Lakes Shoreline Communities (multiple 

states) 
State of Michigan 

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Grantee: Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative 

Grant Amount:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $380,000 

Matching Funds:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $385,000 

Total Project Amount:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $765,000 

The grant helps communities plan projects that stop or lessen impacts in coastal areas. It also aids 

collaboration on coastal resilience needs and options. This project works with coastal communities to judge 

coastal resilience needs; mitigate risks to infrastructure; assess project feasibility; outline project needs and 

funding; and direct the next steps for starting coastal resilience projects.
State of Michigan 

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Natural Systems Protection

National Coastal Resilience Fund 

Agency or 

Organization National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 

Resource Type Grant, Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards 

Eligible Applicants 

Non-profit 501(c) organizations; state and territorial government agencies; local 

governments; municipal governments; tribal governments and organizations; educational 

institutions; or commercial (for-profit) organizations. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

Grant amount: $185,609. Match amount: $215,000. In 2020, Southeast Detroit got a 

grant to start a planning effort. The project will study the flooding issues in the 

community and suggest answers. It will survey households with flooding issues. Some will 

get home assessments to address the cause of their flooding. The plan focuses on 

nature-based, green stormwater infrastructure and restoration solutions that could 

lessen the flooding risk and help the ecosystem recover. 

You can find more success stories here: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/nationalcoastal-resilience-fund/coastal-resilience-success-stories 

Funding Available Up to $140 million in funding in the program. Most awards range from $100,000 to 

$1,000,000. 

Cost Sharing A minimum 1:1 non-federal match in cash or in-kind services is expected and strongly 

encouraged. 

Website https://www.nfwf.org/programs/national-coastal-resilience-fund 

Contact Name Aislinn Gauchay 

Contact Address 

1133 Fifteenth St. N.W. 

Suite 1000 

Washington, DC 20005

Contact Phone 202-857-0166

Contact Email Aislinn.Gauchay@nfwf.org 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Vulnerable Communities 

About the Resource 

The NCRF restores and expands natural features. Features include coastal marshes and wetlands, dune and 

beach systems, oyster and coral reefs, forests, coastal rivers and floodplains, and barrier islands. These 

features lessen the impacts of storms and other natural events on nearby communities. These efforts also 

improve habitats for fish and wildlife. 

Source: https://www.nfwf.org/sites/default/files/2020-11/national-coastal-resilience-fund-2020-grantslate.pdf 
State of Michigan 

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Case Study or Best Practice 

Grant amount: $185,609. Match amount: $215,000. In 2020, Southeast Detroit got a grant to start a planning 

effort. The project will study the flooding issues in the community and suggest answers. It will survey 

households with flooding issues. Some will get home assessments to address the cause of their flooding. The 

plan focuses on nature-based, green stormwater infrastructure and restoration solutions that could lessen the 

flooding risk and help the ecosystem recover.
State of Michigan 

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Natural Systems Protection

National Federal Partnership Liaison 

Agency or 

Organization National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Flood 

Eligible Applicants Sea Grant College programs; institutional programs; coherent area programs; and the 

National Sea Grant Library. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

Applicants must provide letters of intent. Those letters should name the proposed federal 

partner agency; describe of the position; describe the Sea Grant and partner goals that 

will be served by this partnership; describe the position duration; and state the 

approximate amount of funding to be requested from both NOAA Sea Grant and the 

federal partner agency. This letter of intent should not exceed five pages in length. 

A federal agency letter of support is not required until the full proposal submission. 

Funding Available Up to $100K of NSGO federal dollars each year for up to four years. 

Cost Sharing The Sea Grant program provides 50% match of NSGO funds. Federal partners provide an 

equal amount to NSGO. 

Website https://seagrant.noaa.gov/liaisons 

Contact Name 

Nikola Garber 

Deputy Director, National Sea Grant College Program 

Contact Address 

1315 East-West Highway 

Room 11735 

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Contact Phone 301-734-1066

Contact Email Nikola.Garber@noaa.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The National Federal Partnership Liaison works with the NOAA Sea Grant Office (NSGO) and other federal 

agencies and programs with similar goals. This program will fund two to three liaisons at up to $100K of Sea 

Grant federal dollars. This process will happen each year for four years. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Read about Chiara Zuccari on-Crowe. She is the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network/GLERL Liaison with the 

Michigan Sea Grant. You can find her profile at: https://www.michiganseagrant.org/about/who-weare/michigan-sea-grant-staff/chiara-zuccarino-crowe/
State of Michigan 

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Natural Systems Protection

Office of Protected Resources Endangered Species Act 

(ESA) Programs 

Agency or 

Organization National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 

Resource Type Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Flood; Soil/Geologic Hazards; Severe Weather 

Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants vary by funding opportunity. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance, Technical Assistance 

Restrictions Restrictions vary by funding opportunity. 

Funding Available Amount available varies by funding opportunity. 

Cost Sharing Cost sharing varies by funding opportunity. 

Website https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/office-protected-resources 

Contact Name Catherine Marzin, Deputy Director 

Contact Address 

1315 East-West Highway 

12th Floor 

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Contact Phone 301-427-8400

Contact Email catherine.marzin@noaa.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

ESA programs conserve, protect and recover marine species and their habitats. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

A successful ESA consultation letter details the project and its area. It should point out the critical habitats and 

species impacted. You can find the ESA consultation letter at: 

https://www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov/protected/section7/guidance/consultation/nae-2012-

558_manchester_harbor_dredging.pdf 

You can learn more about technical assistance and the application at: 

https://www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov/protected/section7/guidance/consultation/index.html#writing
State of Michigan 

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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Coastal Resilience Grants Program 

Agency or 

Organization National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards 

Eligible Applicants 

Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education; nonprofit and for-profit 

organizations; U.S. territories and states; Native American tribes; and local governments 

including counties, municipalities, and cities. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Consult the restrictions in the federal funding opportunity. 

Funding Available In FY20, NOAA awarded $37 million to 46 projects under the Coastal Resilience Fund. 

Cost Sharing Federal funds awarded under this program must be matched with non-federal funds at a 

2:1 ratio. 

Website https://coast.noaa.gov/resilience-grant/ 

Contact Name Melanie Gange 

Contact Address 

1315 East-West Highway 

14th Floor 

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Contact Phone 301-427-8664

Contact Email melanie.gange@noaa.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

This grant funds projects that help prepare coastal communities and ecosystems for extreme weather events, 

climate hazards and changing ocean conditions. It also helps communities recover from those events. A panel 

of experts from across the United States reviews and selects all proposals. That panel includes representatives 

of government, academia and private industry. 

The NOAA Coastal Resilience Grants Program partially funds the National Coastal Resilience Fund. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Improving Economic Security in Coastal Wisconsin 

Applicant: Wisconsin Department of Administration 

Recommended federal Funding: $840,000 (FY 2017) 

Match: $420,518 
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Southeastern Wisconsin wants to reduce damage caused by coastal hazards. Such hazards include erosion, 

coastal storms, and changing water levels. For this project, guidance will look at options to protect bluff, beach, 

and harbor ecosystems and the coastal economy. The effort explores future options through scenarios. It also 

works to improve risk communication. The Wisconsin Department of Administration’s Wisconsin Coastal 

Management Program leads the project. Participation involves four coastal counties, 22 coastal municipalities, 

and many state and local groups. 

Project Partners: University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of 

Civil and Environmental Engineering, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

The Coastal Resilience Program is currently on hold. 

You can learn more about the 2017 recipients at: https://www.noaa.gov/media-release/noaa-announces-138-

million-in-coastal-resilience-grants
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Natural Systems Protection

Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program 

Agency or 

Organization National Park Service (NPS) 

Resource Type Variety 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Dam Failure; Drought; Flood; Soil/Geologic Hazards; Severe Weather; 

Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants 

Project applicants may be state and local agencies, tribes, nonprofit organizations, or 

citizen groups. National parks and other federal agencies may apply in partnership with 

other local organizations. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance, Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Learn more about the application here: https://www.nps.gov/orgs/rtca/apply.htm 

Funding Available N/A 

Cost Sharing N/A 

Website https://www.nps.gov/orgs/rtca/index.htm 

Contact Name David Thomson, Program Manager 

Contact Address 

Midwest Regional Office, 

601 Riverfront Drive 

Omaha, NE 68102

Contact Phone 402-661-1601

Contact Email mwr_rtca@nps.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The NPS Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program helps natural resource conservation and outdoor 

recreation projects. NPS works with community groups, nonprofits, tribes, and state and local governments. It 

designs trails and parks; conserves and improves access to rivers; protects special places; and creates 

recreation opportunities. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Lyons, Illinois 

The project goal is to accomplish short-term and medium-term abjectives identified in the Chicago portage 

National Historic Site Master Plan and facilitate a process for continuing implementation. 

You can learn more about this case study at: 

https://nps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=5a02d6a2d77d412f8790583f553154b8
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Education and Awareness Programs

Human, Disasters, and the Built Environment (HDBE) 

Agency or 

Organization National Science Foundation 

Resource Type Private - Other 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Dam Failure; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Landslide; 

Soil/Geologic Hazards; Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Unrestricted. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance 

Restrictions None specified. 

Funding Available N/A 

Cost Sharing N/A 

Website https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/humans-disasters-and-built-environmenthdbe 

Contact Name Daan Liang 

Contact Address 

2415 Eisenhower Avenue 

Room E 14416 

Alexandria, VA 22314

Contact Phone 703-292-8360

Contact Email dliang@nsf.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The HDBE program aids research on the relationship between humans and built environments. It helps 

communities with natural, technological and other types of hazards and disasters. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

You can find many HDBE projects and awards at: https://hazards.colorado.edu/resources/recent-awards/nsfawards
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Flood Plain Management Services (FPMS) Program 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 

Resource Type Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Flood 

Eligible Applicants State, regional, and local governments, tribes, and other non-federal public agencies. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance, Financial Assistance 

Restrictions None identified. 

Funding Available Changes each fiscal year; depends on the services requested. 

Cost Sharing 

None. State and local governments can receive technical assistance free of charge. 

Program services are also offered to non-water resource federal agencies and to the 

private sector on a 100% cost recovery basis. Most of these requests require payment 

before services are provided. 

Website https://www.mvp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Flood-Risk-Management/ 

Contact Name Mary Weidel 

Contact Address 477 Michigan Avenue 

Detroit, MI 48226

Contact Phone 313-226-3393

Contact Email Mary.T.Weidel@usace.army.mil 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

Under Section 206 of the 1960 Flood Control Act (PL 86-645), the USACE can give the full range of technical 

services and planning guidance. It does so to aid floodplain management. The program’s work includes 

determining site-specific data on obstructions to flood flows, flood formation, and timing; flood depths, stages, 

or floodwater velocities; the extent, duration, and frequency of flooding; information on natural and cultural 

floodplain resources; and flood loss risks before and after using floodplain management measures. Studies 

done under the FPMS program include floodplain delineation/hazard, dam failure analyses, hurricane 

evacuation, flood warnings, floodways, flood damage reduction, stormwater management, flood proofing, and 

inventories of flood-prone structures. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

In 2008, the Huntington District Floodplain Management Services Team made an FPMS Call Log Database. It 

processes calls to district’s tollfree number. The database has logged 324 calls to date. Two came from 

Virginia, 27 from Kentucky, 80 from Ohio, and 215 from West Virginia. Calls cover many topics. The district 

gets questions about floodplain impacts on large development projects, federal property rentals, and FEMA 
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Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map determinations. It also gets calls about Base Flood Elevation requests, other 

map requests, the USACE, and the NFIP. 

Learn more about best practices at: https://www.hsdl.org/?view&did=773470
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Inspection of Completed Works (ICW) Program 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 

Resource Type Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Landslide; Soil/Geologic 

Hazards; Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Non-federal owners of federally built critical infrastructure. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance 

Restrictions None identified. 

Funding Available Not identified. 

Cost Sharing Not identified. 

Website 

https://www.mvp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Programs-ProjectManagement/District-Programs/Inspection-of-CompletedWorks/#:~:text=The%20purpose%20of%20the%20Inspection,project%20operation%20a

nd%20maintenance%20manuals. 

Contact Name 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 

St. Paul District 

Programs and Project Management Division 

Contact Address 

180 5th Street East 

Suite 700 

St. Paul, MN 55101

Contact Phone 651-290-5755

Contact Email N/A 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The ICW program makes sure that non-federal owners of federally-built infrastructure do essential 

maintenance per the project operation and maintenance manuals. That infrastructure includes flood damage 

reduction projects. Yearly inspections find problems and discuss fixes. The USACE can give technical help 

before, during and after each flood emergency. The USACE inspections make sure the project will work as it 

should. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

After the 1997 Red River flood, the ICW program helped a flood damage reduction project in Oslo, Minnesota 

that improved the town’s flood protection mechanisms that were already in place. The town invested $2 million 

to mitgation flooding, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, which has saved them an 

estimated $31 million in potential damages between 1984 and 2001. Having these flood mitigation efforts in 

place helped prevent further damage during the 1997 Red River flood that damaged many other nearby towns. 
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Section 206 - Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 

Resource Type Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Flood; Soil/Geologic Hazards 

Eligible Applicants Non-federal sponsor. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

The USACE evaluates projects that benefit the environment through restoring, improving, 

or protecting aquatic habitat for plants, fish, and wildlife. A project is accepted for 

construction after a detailed investigation shows it is technically feasible and 

environmentally acceptable. These projects also must provide cost-effective 

environmental benefits. 

Funding Available The maximum federal expenditure per project is $10 million. This includes both planning 

and construction costs. 

Cost Sharing 

Studies are accomplished at full federal expense up to $100,000. Remaining study costs 

are cost-shared 50/50. Design and implementation costs are cost-shared 65% federal, 

35% local sponsor. 

Website https://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/Portals/64/docs/Outreach/Information/206.pdf 

Contact Name Brandon Brummett 

Contact Address 

180 5th Street East 

Suite 700 

St. Paul, MN 55101

Contact Phone 502-315-6833

Contact Email brandon.r.brummett@usace.army.mil 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The USACE is made up of about 30,000 civilian and military members. It is the world's largest public 

engineering, design and construction management agency. It often works with flood risk management. 

However, the USACE mainly works on its environmental mission. 

Ecosystem restoration is the recovery of ecosystems that have been degraded, damaged, or destroyed. It 

focuses on setting the steps needed to improve land and water ecosystems. It makes them sustainable, 

resilient, and healthy now and in the future. The USACE ecosystem restoration program focuses on waterrelated ecosystem projects. Those projects restore wetland, riparian, and aquatic systems. The USACE 

sometimes does become involved in broader restoration projects. However, USACE policy says there must be a 

water nexus. Other federal agencies have missions and funding to restore upland habitats. One example is the 

U.S. Forest Service. The USACE focuses on wetlands, submerged aquatic vegetation, oyster reefs, riparian 

forests, and wet prairies. 
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The USACE uses large-scale ecosystem restoration projects. Such projects include the Comprehensive 

Everglades Restoration; Louisiana Coastal Area Ecosystem Restoration; Chesapeake Bay Oyster Recovery; 

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Beneficial Use of Dredged Material; and Houston Ship Channel Beneficial Use 

of Dredged Material. The USACE also uses system-wide watershed plans to manage and solve problems for 

smaller ecosystem restoration projects. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Galveston, Texas 

The USACE Galveston District has many projects along the Texas coast. Its dredging program uses dredged 

material to create marsh, restore seagrass, and provide bird rookeries. Projects include work in Galveston Bay, 

Matagorda Bay, Corpus Christi Bay, the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and the Laguna Madre. The USACE 

will cost-share an oyster reef restoration in Matagorda Bay with the Nature Conservancy soon. The USACE 

started a study of the upper Texas coast, from Sabine to Galveston. It is working with the Texas General Land 

Office. They will look for chances for large-scale ecosystem restoration projects. Those projects will protect 

habitats and the Texas coast from storm surges and erosion. 

You can learn more about Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration at: https://www.usace.army.mil/Media/NewsArchive/Story-Article-View/Article/477888/what-is-ecosystem-restoration/
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Small Flood Control 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 

Resource Type Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Flood 

Eligible Applicants Non-federal sponsor. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

Each project selected must be economically justified. That means the benefits from 

constructing a project must exceed the its cost. It also must be environmentally 

acceptable and complete. 

Funding Available Each project is limited to a total federal cost of not more than $10 million. This includes 

studies, design, and action. 

Cost Sharing 

The initial federally funded portion can cover up to $100,000. Study costs in excess of 

$100,000 will be shared 50/50 with the non-federal sponsor. Once a project is 

approved, the non-federal sponsor must provide at least 35% of costs for design and 

action. This may not exceed 50% of total project costs. At least 5% of the total cost must 

be contributed in cash. 

Website https://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/Portals/64/docs/Outreach/Information/205.pdf 

Contact Name Brandon Brummett 

Contact Address 

180 5th Street East 

Suite 700 

St. Paul, MN 55101

Contact Phone 502-315-6834

Contact Email brandon.r.brummett@usace.army.mil 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

Under Section 205 of the 1948 Flood Control Act, the USACE can plan, design and build small flood control 

projects. Congress must not have already approved those projects. Structural (e.g., levees, channels or dams) 

and nonstructural (e.g., flood proofing or evacuation) solutions are looked at. Studies must assess potential 

projects. Each project must be economically justified. This means the benefits must be greater than the cost. 

They also must be environmentally acceptable and complete. No project may cost more than $10 million. This 

cost includes studies, design and action. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

A hydrologic-economic simulation model looks at different protective plans for an authorized federal flood 

control project. The project will cover 125 miles of the Tibbee River floodplain in Mississippi. The model needs 

input about unit hydrographs; streamflow; routing coefficients and storage functions; a pattern storm; rainfall 
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loss rate functions; and flow-damage frequency. A synthetic pattern storm was used with flow-frequency curves 

at index locations. This made a series of floods to compare plans to current conditions. Storage routing 

functions measured the effects of channel improvement on flood runoff characteristics. The functions account 

for changes in storage-discharge relations. Based on the model’s results, a channel improvement plan was 

chosen for the Tibbee River basin. 

Learn more about this case study at: https://www.hec.usace.army.mil/publications/TechnicalPapers/TP51.pdf
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Emergency Community Water Assistance Grant 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Flood; Soil/Geologic Hazards; Severe Weather 

Eligible Applicants Most state and local government entities, private nonprofits, and federally recognized 

tribes. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

Eligible applicants include: 

Rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less, 

Tribal lands in rural areas, 

Colonias, 

Check eligible addresses here: http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/ 

Funding Available 

Water transmission line grants - $150,000. 

Water source grants - $1,000,000. 

Cost Sharing Not specified. 

Website https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/emergencycommunity-water-assistance-grants/il 

Contact Name Brandon Fewins 

Contact Address 

3001 Coolidge Road 

Suite 200 

East Lansing, MI 48823

Contact Phone 517-324-5190

Contact Email brandon.fewins@usda.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

This program helps communities prepare for or recover from emergencies that threaten safe, reliable drinking 

water. 

This program helps to prevent damage. It also restores access to safe, reliable drinking water. It works in rural 

areas and towns after natural disasters. Funding can help the environment and encourage businesses to 

expand operations. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Hamilton County, IL
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The village of Dahlgren received $117,885 in funding from the Emergency Community Water Assistance 

Grants program. The program helps with emergency water line repairs. Such help makes sure the village has 

safe water for residents. 

Source: https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases/duckworth-durbin-announce-over-140000-

for-rural-development-in-illinois
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 

Resource Type Loan, Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Flood; Soil/Geologic Hazards; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Most state and local government entities, private nonprofits, and federally recognized 

tribes. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Review the "Other Requirements" section to address specific restrictions. 

Funding Available Not specified. 

Cost Sharing Not specified. 

Website https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/waterwaste-disposal-loan-grant-program/ 

Contact Name Brandon Fewins 

Contact Address 

3001 Coolidge Road 

Suite 200 

East Lansing, MI 48823

Contact Phone 517-324-5190

Contact Email brandon.fewins@usda.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

This program funds clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste 

disposal and storm water drainage. It helps rural households and businesses. 

This program helps small, distressed rural communities improve water and waste treatment facilities. The work 

can save tax dollars, improve the environment and help businesses expand operations. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Seal Rock Water District, Oregon 

With a $1.5 million Water and Waste Disposal Grant, SRWD was able to build a new treatment plant and 

500,000-gallon reservoir above the coastal tsunami impact zone, as well as install emergency backup 

generators. The new system was not only more resilient but also capable of monitoring for leaks or 

unintentional overuse, saving residents’ money while significantly conserving water.
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Source: https://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/success-stories/collaboration-and-climate-resilience-seal-rockwater-district-finds-new-source
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grants 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Flood; Soil/Geologic Hazards; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants 

Eligible applicants are rural jobs accelerator partnerships. They must have expertise in 

delivering economic and job training programs, consisting of the following: non-profit 

entities, state entities, tribal entities, institutions of higher education, and public bodies. 

The RISE project must serve a rural region small enough to allow close collaboration 

among partners. It also must include important elements of the region’s prioritized 

industry cluster (concentrations of related industries). 

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) administrator may award points to 

projects that will advance the key priorities. Learn more at Rural Developments Key 

Priorities. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

Review the program's page to learn about other restrictions: 

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-innovationstronger-economy-rise-grants 

Funding Available Grant amounts are awarded competitively. They range from $500,000 to $2,000,000. 

The grant term is four years. 

Cost Sharing Not specified. 

Website https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-innovationstronger-economy-rise-grants 

Contact Name 

Contact Address 

Contact Phone 800-670-6553

Contact Email SM.USDA-RD.RISE@usda.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The RISE grant program helps to create and change high-wage jobs, speed up new businesses, support 

industry clusters and use local assets. It works in low-income rural areas. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Itasca County, MI, got more than $1 million in RISE grant funding. The money will help to renovate a facility to 

support entrepreneurs, students, educators and anyone who wants to learn industrial career skills. Read more 

about the project at: http://www.businessnorth.com/daily_briefing/iedc-secures-1m-to-advanceentrepreneurship-innovation-education-and-workforce-development-in-itasca-county/article_2ae26ec0-2c4f11ec-af5a-2377a6445e87.html
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Natural Systems Protection

Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Drought; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; 

Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Farms and ranches damaged by federally declared disasters. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance, Financial Assistance 

Restrictions FSA county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections of 

damaged land and the type and extent of the damage. 

Funding Available 

The FSA County Committee is able to approve applications up to $125,000 while 

$125,001 to $250,000 requires state committee approval. Amounts over $250,000 

require the approval of the national FSA office. 

Cost Sharing 

Up to 75% of the cost to implement emergency conservation practices can be provided; 

however, the final amount is determined by the committee reviewing the application. 

Qualified limited resource producers may earn up to 90% cost-share. 

Website https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/conservation-programs/emergencyconservation/index 

Contact Name Sandy Chalmers, Executive Director 

Contact Address 

8030 Excelsior Drive 

Suite 100 

Madison, WI 53717

Contact Phone 608-662-4422

Contact Email WI-fsa-webmaster@one.usda.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The ECP gives funding and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers. It helps them rehabilitate disasterdamaged farmland and carry out emergency water conservation measures during droughts. Congress sets the 

ECP funding. Farm Service Agency (FSA) committees use the ECP. Locally-elected county committees can use 

ECP for all disasters except droughts. Droughts are authorized at the national FSA office. The FSA County 

Committee inspects the damage to see if land is eligible for ECP. For land to qualify for ECP funds, the damage 

from a disaster or drought must create new conservation problems that could: 

▪ Damage the land. 

▪ Seriously reduce the land’s productive capacity.

▪ Represent damage from a natural disaster unusual for the area (wind erosion damage is an 

exception). 
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▪ Be too costly to fix without federal assistance. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

There is no available best practice for the Emergency Conservation Program. However, more information on 

funding appropriation can be found at: https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42854.pdf 

Funds were given for the Harvey, Irma, and Maria hurricanes and wildfire victims. More information on this 

funding can be found at: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2017/09/13/farmers-and-ranchersaffected-hurricanes-harvey-irma-granted-extra
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Natural Systems Protection

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) 

Resource Type Other 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants 

To be eligible for CRP enrollment, a farmer must have owned or operated the land for at 

least 12 months prior to the last CRP sign-up period. Exceptions to this rule include: 

- Land acquired by the new owner due to the former owner's death. 

- Change in ownership due to foreclosure. 

- Land that was purchased by the new owner without the sole intention of placing it in 

CRP. 

- Cropland (including field margins) is eligible for CRP if it is planted to an agricultural 

commodity four of the last six crop years from 2008 to 2013. This land must be 

physically and legally capable of being planted in a normal manner to an agricultural 

commodity. Some marginal pastureland is also eligible if it is suitable for use as a 

riparian buffer or for similar water quality purposes. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance, Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Not identified. 

Funding Available Varies by initiative. 

Cost Sharing Varies by initiative. 

Website https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/conservation-programs/conservationreserve-program/index 

Contact Name Contacts available by State; https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app 

Contact Address 

Contact Phone 

Contact Email 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The CRP is voluntary for agricultural landowners. CRP lets landowners get yearly rental payments and costshare assistance. This help sets up long-term, resource-conserving covers on farmland. The Commodity Credit 

Corporation makes rental payments each year based on the land’s agriculture rental value. It gives cost-share 

assistance for up to 50% of the costs of starting approved conservation practices. CRP contracts last from 10 

to 15 years. CRP keeps millions of acres of American topsoil from eroding. This work protects natural 

resources. CRP protects groundwater by reducing water runoff and sedimentation. It improves lakes, rivers, 

ponds and streams. Resource-conserving vegetative covers are planted in CRP-enrolled land. These covers 

help the program support larger wildlife populations in much of the country. 
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The Floodplain Wetlands Initiative is part of the CRP. It restores wetland ecosystems that are used for 

agriculture. Wetland restoration reverses degradation, often on marginal soil. Restoring wetlands to receive 

floodwaters can increase flood storage capacity. It also majorly reduces farm flooding risks. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

USDA Issues Conservation Payments to Wisconsin Farmers 

(MADISON, Wis.) -- Oct. 28, 2019 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Wisconsin is giving out $28,637,057 in 

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) rental payments. It will give that money to landowners. The goal is to 

support voluntary conservation efforts on private lands. 

“Annual rental payments through the Conservation Reserve Program help farmers and landowners who want to 

take sensitive land out of production in order to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion or create wildlife 

habitat,” said Sandy Chalmers, the Wisconsin FSA State Executive Director.

USDA began giving 2019 CRP payments last week. It is doing so to support voluntary conservation efforts on 

private lands. In Wisconsin, 14,657 landowners will receive money for their efforts to improve water quality, 

reduce soil erosion and improve wildlife habitat. These efforts happened on 195,482 acres enrolled in CRP.
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Natural Systems Protection

Tree Assistance Program (TAP) 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Soil/Geologic Hazards 

Eligible Applicants 

Orchardists and nursery tree growers who have: 

• Suffered qualifying tree, bush, or vine losses in excess of 15% mortality for the stand 

(adjusted for normal mortality) from an eligible natural disaster. 

• Owned the eligible trees, bushes, and vines when the natural disaster occurred. 

Growers do not have to own the land on which eligible trees, bushes and vines are 

planted. 

• Replace eligible trees, bushes, and vines within 12 months from the date the TAP 

application is approved. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance, Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

There are restrictions for what is considered an Eligible Tree Type, an Eligible Loss, and 

an Eligible Producer. Learn more about them here: 

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSAPublic/usdafiles/FactSheets/tree_assistance_program-tap-fact_sheet.pdf 

Funding Available For losses that occurred on or after January 1, 2017, there is no payment limitation for 

TAP. 

Cost Sharing None identified. 

Website https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/treeassistance-program/index 

Contact Name Shayla Watson-Porter 

Contact Address 

8030 Excelsior Drive 

Suite 100 

Madison, WI 53717

Contact Phone 202-690-2350

Contact Email Contacts available by state and county https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

TAP helps orchardists and nursery tree growers replant or rehabilitate trees, bushes, and vines damaged by 

natural disasters. Those disasters must have occurred between Jan. 1, 2008, and Oct. 1, 2011. The 2008 

Farm Bill authorized TAP. The Agriculture Disaster Relief Trust Fund funds the program. TAP funds orchardists 

and nursery tree growers who have suffered qualifying damage of greater than 15% from an eligible natural 

disaster. These growers must have owned their plants at the time of the disaster. They also must replace said 

plants within 12 months of approval. 
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Case Study or Best Practice 

Florida (2018) 

Citrus growers in Florida with mortality losses due to citrus greening must meet the loss criteria. Since citrus 

greening is a disease, mortality related to citrus greening may be looked at over six years. The loss period due 

to citrus greening starts when the grower first sees the disease in the stand. It ends when an infected tree 

either dies or is no longer commercially viable. Under the Florida request, citrus growers may choose one of the 

following for TAP participation: 

Option 1: Apply for TAP during any year the stand sustained a mortality loss of more than 15% after adjusting 

for normal mortality. If the grower chooses this option, they should contact their FSA administrative county. 

They should report the percentage of trees they wish to replace before tree removal. An FSA representative will 

visit to verify the loss. 

Option 2: If tree mortality of 15% (after adjustment for normal mortality) has not been met, the grower may 

apply for TAP and count mortality over up to six years. Growers should contact their FSA county office to report 

greening. Growers must document the total number of trees lost each year (for up to six years). 

TAP lets producers ask for help when multiple losses from back-to-back disaster events occur. However, 

growers who get a TAP payment due to citrus greening will not be eligible for more TAP payments on the resets 

(newly planted trees) until they have reached six years of age. 

You can learn more about this case study at: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSAPublic/usdafiles/FactSheets/tap-florida-citrus-greening-factsheet.pdf
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Disaster Assistance Programs 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 

Resource Type Grant, Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Drought, Flood, Other Hazards 

Eligible Applicants Eligibility depends on the program. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance, Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Restrictions depend on the program. 

Funding Available Amount available depends on the program. 

Cost Sharing None identified. 

Website https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/index 

Contact Name 

Contacts available by county: 

https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=mi&agency=fsa 

Contact Address 

Contact Phone 

Contact Email 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

Some programs related to Disaster Assistance for farmers, ranchers, communities, and businesses that have 

been hard hit by natural disaster events. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

In 2017, Montana farmers and ranchers worked to improve their convservation efforts with support from 

NCRS. More information on the experience can be found at: 

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2022-09/Montana-Sage-Grouse-Report-2017.pdf
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Natural Systems Protection

Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 

Resource Type Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Flood; Soil/Geologic Hazards; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Cities, counties, towns, conservation districts, or any federally recognized Native 

American tribe or tribal organization. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance, Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

The EWP program cannot be used: 

- To address problems that existed before the disaster. 

- To improve the level of protection above the existing level at the time of the disaster. 

- To operate and maintain projects. 

- To repair private or public transportation facilities or utilities. 

- To install non-essential restoration work that will not reduce or eliminate adverse 

impacts from the natural disaster. 

-To restore projects installed by another federal agency. 

Funding Available Not identified. 

Cost Sharing 

For the EWP Recovery Assistance, NRCS can pay up to 75% of the cost for eligible 

emergency projects. Local sponsors must acquire the remaining 25% in cash or in-kind 

services. For the EWP Floodplain Easement, no cost sharing was identified. 

Website https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/landscape/ewpp/ 

Contact Name Shawn Anderson 

Contact Address 

1400 Independence Avenue 

Washington, DC 20250

Contact Phone 202-720-5795

Contact Email shawn.anderson@wdc.usda.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The EWP program helps communities address serious and long-lasting damages to infrastructure and land. 

The program lets NRCS quickly help local communities deal with the effects of natural disasters. EWP does not 

need a disaster declaration by federal or state officials to begin. However, the state must provide partial 

funding. If funds become available, all projects must show they reduce threats to life and property. They must 

also be economically, environmentally and socially sound. Finally, they must have acceptable engineering 

standards. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Indiana ($1,200,000) 
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Spring flooding from years ago damaged roadways. This damage includes a part that gives the only access to 

30 homes in Carroll County. Carroll County is economically depressed. The county needs the EWP program to 

help strengthen and stabilize the bank of the Tippecanoe River along the threatened part of roadway. This will 

stop the roadway from slipping into the river.
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Natural Systems Protection

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Soil/Geologic Hazards 

Eligible Applicants 

Applications will be accepted for all eligible lands and persons. Eligible land includes: 

- Cropland and hayland. 

- Rangeland. 

- Pastureland. 

- Non-industrial private forestland. 

- Other farm or ranch lands. 

- Environmentally sensitive areas. 

Eligible person(s) include: 

- Agricultural producers. 

- Owners of non-industrial private forestland. 

- Indian tribes. 

- Those with an interest in the agricultural or forestry operations. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance, Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

You can learn more here: 

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/programs/financial/eqip/?c

id=nrcseprd1342638 

Funding Available Find EQIP obligations by state here: https://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/#/ 

Cost Sharing Unknown. 

Website https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/eqip/ 

Contact Name Ivan Dozier, State Conservationist 

Contact Address 

2118 West Park Court 

Champaign, IL 61821

Contact Phone 217-353-6600

Contact Email ivan.dozier@il.usda.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The EQIP gives financial and technical help to agricultural producers. This help lets them address natural 

resource concerns and deliver environmental benefits. The work improves water and air quality, soil health, 

and wildlife habitats. It also saves ground and surface water, reduces erosion and sedimentation, builds new 

habitats and protects against weather. 

Case Study or Best Practice 
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Success stories and press releases related to EQIP can be found at: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programsinitiatives/eqip-environmental-quality-incentives#news-events
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Natural Systems Protection

Wetland Mitigation Banking Program 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 

Resource Type Credit 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Flood; Soil/Geologic Hazards; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Tribal nations, state, and local units of government, and nongovernmental organizations 

(NGOs), including for profit NGOs. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions None identified. 

Funding Available N/A 

Cost Sharing Banking programs that are strictly In Lieu Fee are not eligible for the NRCS Wetland 

Mitigation Banking Program. 

Website https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wetland-mitigation-banking-program 

Contact Name Shaun Vickers, National Mitigation Banking Program Manager 

Contact Address 8000 South 15th Street 

Lincoln, NE 68508

Contact Phone 402-560-1309

Contact Email shaun.vickers@wdc.usda.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The Wetlands Mitigation Banking Program helps to create wetland mitigation banks. It does so to help 

producers meet their conservation compliance duties. Producers need to meet those goals to stay eligible for 

many USDA programs through the FSA and NRCS. The goals also keep them eligible for the federal crop 

insurance premium subsidy. The Risk Management Agency gives that subsidy. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

You can find a detailed case study from the Stanford Environmental Law Journal (2001) at: 

https://discoverarchive.vanderbilt.edu/bitstream/handle/1803/6494/Integrating_Ecosystem_Services.pdf?s

equence=1
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Housing Preservation Grants (HPG) 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service (RHS) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Flood; Severe Weather 

Eligible Applicants 

State agencies, units of local government, Native American tribes, and nonprofit 

organizations. Eligible areas include rural towns with 20,000 or fewer people and 

federally recognized tribal lands. You can search eligible addresses here: 

https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

- Applicants provide grants or low-interest loans to repair or rehabilitate housing for lowand very-low-income homeowners. 

- Rental property owners may also receive assistance if they agree to make units 

available to low- and very-low-income families. 

- Eligible expenses include: 

• Repairing or replacing electrical wiring, foundations, roofs, insulation, heating systems, 

and water/waste disposal systems. 

• Handicap accessibility features.

• Labor and materials.

• Administrative expenses.

For a complete list, see the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1944.664. 

Funding Available Nationally, there is $18.5 million available in FY 2023. 

Cost Sharing Not a requirement. Learn more here: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-06-

25/pdf/2018-13458.pdf 

Website https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/housing-preservation-grants 

Contact Name Patience Hayes 

Contact Address 

2118 West Park Court 

Suite A 

Champaign, IL 61821

Contact Phone 217-403-6202

Contact Email patience.hayes@usda.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Vulnerable Communities, Accessibility 

About the Resource 

The HPG program gives grants to organizations to repair or upgrade low- and very-low-income housing. The 

grants are competitive. They are usable where there is a great need. People who get help must own very low- or 

low-income housing as homeowners, landlords, or members of a cooperative. Very low income means being 

below 50% of the area median income (AMI). Low income is between 50 and 80% of the AMI. 

The funds can be used for: 
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▪ Fixing or restoring housing for low- and very-low-income homeowners. 

▪ Rental property whose owners agree to offer units to low- and very-low-income families. 

Eligible costs include: 

▪ Fixing or replacing electrical wiring, foundations, roofs, insulation, heating systems and water/waste 

disposal systems. 

▪ Handicap accessibility features. 

▪ Labor and materials. 

▪ Administrative expenses. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Depoe Bay is on the Oregon coast. Its residents are no strangers to earthquakes. Most of the tremors they feel 

are small. However, in major quakes, they would depend on their local emergency responders. Its 40-year-old, 

three-story Depoe Bay fire station was outdated and not accessible for people with disabilities. It no longer met 

the latest standards in seismic safety. Updating the building would be a lot of work for this small, rural district. 

They also had to deal with the cost of replacing their vehicles more often than other parts of the state. They 

had to do this due to the corrosion that the salty ocean spray causes. 

Depoe Bay got a $1.8 million loan and a $74,900 grant from USDA Rural Development through its Community 

Facilities Program. It also got $831,318 from the state’s Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program. With the 

money, the Depoe Bay Rural Fire Protection District fully renovated Fire Station 2300. This vital Depoe Bay 

facility is now seismically sound. It also complies with the Americans with Disability Act. During those repairs, 

the rest of the building was updated. The kitchen, dining room, day room, restrooms, and showers were 

remodeled. An elevator was installed. The heating, air conditioning, and sprinkler systems were replaced. The 

bays were widened for modern, larger vehicles. The remaining space was changed into a weight room. Finally, 

five new bunk rooms were built and the conference room was updated. 

“These improvements will last us for the next 30 years or more,” said Fire Chief Bill Johnson. The fire district 

also got a $40,500 grant from USDA. It used the money to buy and equip a new command vehicle that 

replaced an old truck that was no longer safe to use. The Depoe Bay Rural Fire Protection District now has the 

modern facilities and equipment it needs to keep serving this rural service area of 4,683 people. It also gives 

them a safe base of operations in the event of an earthquake. 

You can learn more about strategies for using this grant at: 

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/usda-strategic-plan-2018-2022.pdf 

 You can learn more about best practices at: https://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/success-stories
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Natural Systems Protection

Forest Legacy Program (FLP) 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/U.S. Forest Service (USFS) 

Resource Type Purchase 

Hazard(s) Addressed Soil/Geologic Hazards; Wildfire 

Eligible Applicants 

A proposed project is eligible if it meets federal requirements and minimum eligibility: 

• It is within, or partially within, a designated FLA.

• It has at least 75% forestland or a documented plan that includes sufficient landowner 

capacity to reforest to at least 75% forestland. 

• It can be managed consistent with the purpose for which it was acquired by FLP.

• The landowner is willing to sell or donate the interest in perpetuity. 

• The landowner acknowledges that the conservation easement will be held by a 

government entity if federal funds are used for the acquisition. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions None identified. 

Funding Available States can submit up to three projects, which cannot exceed $20 million. 

Cost Sharing At least 25% of the total project cost 

Website https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/private-land/forest-legacy 

Contact Name Scott Stewart 

Contact Address 

201 14th Street 

Washington, DC 20024

Contact Phone 202-205-1618

Contact Email sstewart@fs.fed.us 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Federal Initiatives 

About the Resource 

The FLP finds and protects important forest areas that may be changed for non-forest uses. It encourages 

landowners to keep their forests as forests. This effort supports sustainable forest management. It also aids 

the markets of forest products. 

To work with the FLP, landowners may sell all or part of a property’s development rights. State agencies or 

other parts of government hold both. Conservation easements are legal agreements between a landowner and 

a nonprofit land trust or government agency. They let the land stay privately owned. They also make sure its 

environmental values remain. 

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) funds the program. The LWCF invests some money from 

federal offshore drilling fees. It does this to save important land, water, and recreation areas. 
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Case Study or Best Practice 

You can find a list of funding and achievements, program guidelines and performance measurements at: 

https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fs_media/fs_document/15541-forest-service-legacy-program508.pdf 

You can find the project selection process for FY 2021 at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/privateland/forest-legacy/program/fy23-funded-projects
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Disaster Supplemental Funding 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S Economic Development Administration (EDA) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants 

District organizations; Indian tribes or consortiums of Indian tribes; states, counties, 

cities, or other political subdivisions of a state (including a special purpose unit of a state 

or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or 

consortiums of political subdivisions); institutions of higher education or consortiums of 

institutions of higher education; or public or private nonprofit organizations or 

associations acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

Proposed projects must serve areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster 

was issued under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act in 

2017.

Funding Available $483 million is available in FY23 with up to $30 million per award. 

Cost Sharing A match is required, but the percentage of the match is not identified. 

Website https://www.eda.gov/disaster-recovery/supplemental/ 

Contact Name Jeannette Tamayo, Regional Administrator 

Contact Address 

231 South Dearborn Street 

Suite 3281 

Chicago, IL 60605

Contact Phone 312-353-8144

Contact Email jtamayo@eda.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

In June 2019, Congress passed the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act of 2019. 

The Act gives EDA $600 million in extra Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program funds. The funds cover

costs related to flood mitigation, disaster relief, long-term recovery, and the restoration of infrastructure. It 

affects areas impacted by Hurricanes Florence, Michael, and Lane; Typhoons Yutu and Mangkhut; wildfires 

and other disasters under the Stafford Act; and tornadoes and floods in 2019. This funding adds to EDA’s 

Disaster Supplemental Funding for 2017 disasters. 

Case Study or Best Practice 
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There is $483 million available to grantees in communities impacted by 2021 and 2022 natural disasters. 

Learn more about the funding for the 2021 and 2022 disasters at: https://www.eda.gov/disasterrecovery/supplemental/2017/
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Education and Awareness Programs

EDA and Disaster Recovery 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) 

Resource Type Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants See the Disaster Supplemental Funding resource for further information. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance, Financial Assistance 

Restrictions See the Disaster Supplemental Funding resource for further information. 

Funding Available See the Disaster Supplemental Funding resource for further information. 

Cost Sharing See the Disaster Supplemental Funding resource for further information. 

Website https://www.eda.gov/strategic-initiatives/disaster-recovery 

Contact Name Jeannette Tamayo, Regional Administrator 

Contact Address 

230 South Dearborn Street 

Suite 3280

Chicago, IL 60604

Contact Phone 312-353-8143

Contact Email jtamayo@eda.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

EDA aids disaster recovery and resiliency. It gives federal economic development help. Its work aids long-term 

economic recovery planning and projects. EDA makes regional disaster recovery efforts. It works with Economic 

Development Districts (EDDs), university centers, institutions of higher education, and other partners. EDA has 

made $587 million for disaster recovery grants for communities dealing with economic distress from 

Hurricanes Florence, Michael, and Lane; Typhoons Yutu and Mangkhut; wildfires, volcanic eruptions, 

earthquakes, and other natural disasters in 2018; and tornadoes and floods in 2019. 

Case Study or Best Practice

An article posted in February 2020 gives information on the use of the program in Missouri after a Disaster 

Declaration in 2019. You can find this article at: https://www.eda.gov/impact/success-stories
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Green and Resilient Retrofit Program

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Unrestricted. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance, Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

You can find restrictions on the funding in the NOFA. These grants cannot be used to 

substitute for funding already pledged to support land use, community development, 

housing, transportation planning, and other planning activities. 

Funding Available 

Edge program amount available: $140 million. 

Leading Edge program amount available: $400 million. 

Comprehensive program amount available: $1.47 billion. 

Cost Sharing Not identified. 

Website https://www.hud.gov/grrp 

Contact Name Brian Siebenlist, Office of Policy and Grant Administration 

Contact Address 

451 7th Street, Sw 

Room 3143 

Washington, DC 20410

Contact Phone 202-402-5415

Contact Email grrp@hud.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Empowerment, Accessibility, Federal Initiatives 

About the Resource 

On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into Law. Section 30002 of Title III of the IRA, 

(Publ. L. 117-169) is titled “Improving Energy Efficiency or Water Efficiency or Climate Resilience of Affordable 

Housing.” It provides funding for direct loans and grants for projects that improve energy or water efficiency; 

enhance indoor air quality or sustainability; use zero-emission electricity generation; use low-emission building 

materials or processes; store energy; use building electrification strategies; or address climate resilience for 

eligible HUD-assisted multifamily properties. Eligible owners mainly include owners who receive HUD rental 

assistance under Multifamily Section 8 project-based rental assistance, Section 202 Supportive Housing for 

Low-Income Elderly, and Section 811 Supportive Housing for Low-Income Persons with Disabilities. 

The GRPP fact sheet explains the three different award cohorts: 

https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/Housing/documents/GRRP_Overview_FactSheet.pdf 

Case Study or Best Practice 
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None identified.
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Mitigation 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants States, units of general local government, Indian tribes, or insular areas. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance, Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

An action plan is required before funds can be expended. Learn more about the action 

plan requirement here: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/cdbg-mit/action-planrequirements/ 

Funding Available The 2019 federal Register notice allocates $6.87 billion in mitigation funds to nine states 

and five localities recovering from 2015, 2016 and 2017 natural disasters. 

Cost Sharing Unknown. 

Website https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/cdbg-mit/ 

Contact Name Jessie Handforth Kome, Acting Director, Office of Block Grant Assistance 

Contact Address 

451 7th Street S.W., 

Room 7282 

Washington, DC 20410

Contact Phone 202-402-3587

Contact Email disaster_recovery@hud.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Other 

About the Resource 

CDBG mitigation funds give grantees a chance to use assistance in areas impacted by recent disasters. The 

assistance helps them carry out long-term and high-impact activities. Such activities mitigate disaster risks and 

reduce future losses. While they cannot get rid of all risks, these funds help grantees mitigate disaster risks. 

They also let grantees change state and local planning. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

As this is a new program, no best practice or case study is available yet. To learn more about the program and 

ideal project types, see the Federal Register notice at: 

https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/FR-6109-N-02-CDBG-Mitigation-Notice.pdf
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Local Plans and Regulations

Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 

Resource Type Loan 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Landslide; Soil/Geologic 

Hazards; Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants 

States, metropolitan cities and urban counties (i.e., CDBG entitlement recipients); 

nonentitlement communities that are assisted in the submission of applications by states 

that administer the CDBG program; and nonentitlement communities eligible to receive 

CDBG funds under the HUD-Administered Small Cities CDBG program (Hawaii). The public 

entity may be the borrower or designate a public agency as the borrower. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

Projects funded with Section 108 loans must meet basic CDBG criteria. This includes 

meeting a national objective and public benefits standards. Projects must comply with all 

other local, state, or federal regulations. This includes cross cutting regulations. 

Funding Available 

In 2022, $760,409,237 was allocated to FEMA Region 5 states. You can find the current 

availability of funding here: https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/5197/currentavailability-of-section-108-financing-cdbg-entitlement-and-State-grantees/ 

Cost Sharing N/A 

Website https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/section-108/

Contact Name 

Jorgelle Lawson 

Director, Community Planning and Development 

Contact Address 

Bricker Federal Building 

200 North High Street 

7th Floor 

Columbus, OH 43215

Contact Phone 614-280-6110

Contact Email Jorgelle.Lawson@hud.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Vulnerable Communities 

About the Resource 

The Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program is part of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. It 

funds economic development, housing rehabilitation, public facilities, and other physical development projects. 

These projects improve resilience against natural disasters. The program is one of the most important public 

investment tools that HUD offers to state and local governments. Section 108 lets those governments change 

a little of their Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds into federally-guaranteed loans. Those loans 

are large enough for revitalization projects that can change whole neighborhoods. 

Case Study or Best Practice 
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Indiana got $30 million in 2013 for its Community Enhancement and Economic Development Loan Fund. The 

state’s Office of Community Rural Affairs and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority will 

use Section 108 loan funds to make use of a Community Enhancement and Economic Development Loan 

Fund. They will make loans to non-entitlement units of local government in the state. The non-entitlement units 

of local government will either re-lend the funds to third-party for-profit and nonprofit businesses, including 

Community-Based Development Organizations; use the funds directly; or use the funds through a subrecipient 

to carry out activities. Loans range between $1 million and $7 million. 

You can learn more about this best practice at: https://www.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/2013-

Section-108-Guaranteed-Loan-Program-Overview.pdf
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Local Plans and Regulations

Sustainable Communities Regional Planning (SCRP) Grants 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed 

Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Landslide 

Soil/Geologic Hazards; Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants 

Local municipalities, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations. You can find the 

grantee and applicant list from 2011 at: 

https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/2011REGAWARDPSSAPPLICANTS.PDF 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions None identified. 

Funding Available 

Thresholds depending on the size of the community. For large metropolitan areas with a 

population of 500,000 or more, grants range from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. For 

medium-sized metropolitan areas with a population between 200,000 and 499,999, 

grants range from $600,000 to $3,000,000. For rural and small town areas with a 

population below 200,000, grants range from $400,000 to $1,500,000. 

Cost Sharing A 20% match is required. 

Website https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/economic_development/sustainable_communitie

s_regional_planning_grants 

Contact Name Indianapolis Field Office 

Contact Address 

Minton Capehart Federal Building 

575 North Pennsylvania Street 

Suite 655 

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Contact Phone 317-226-6303

Contact Email Andrea.Ekiyor@hud.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Cultural/Indigenous Knowledge, Empowerment 

About the Resource 

The SCRP grant program helps local efforts that bring together diverse interests from the region. The program 

helps people learn how best to target housing, economic and workforce development, and infrastructure 

investments. Such work creates jobs and boosts economic activity. SCRP focuses on partnerships. This 

includes nontraditional ones. Nontraditional partnerships include arts and culture, recreation, public health, 

food systems, regional planning agencies, and public education entities. All partnerships should use the Six 

Livability Principles in their strategies. Those strategies should direct long-term development and reinvestment. 

Partners must commit to regional issues. They need to use data to set and monitor progress toward goals. 

They also need to work with stakeholders and residents in decision-making roles. The SCRP program is a key 

part of the Partnership for Sustainable Communities. Within that partnership, HUD works with the U.S. 
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Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They work on 

programs and investments. 

Note: This resource has not been updated since 2011. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Denver, Colorado 

FasTracks is a 12-year, $6.2 billion public transportation expansion plan. It has built six new transit lines and 

57 new stations by 2017. Front Range Economic Strategy Center, Making Connections-Denver, Metropolitan 

Organizations for People, and Project Wise made a community engagement plan. The plan is for two stations 

for Denver Housing Authority residents and the nearby community. Through the Resident Advisory Committees 

(RAC) of 2006, the effort reached hundreds of residents. It led to a list of community principles. Those 

principles include stopping displacement and making economic opportunities. These ideas guide 

redevelopment. 

You can learn more about the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grants and best practices at: 

http://www.policylink.org/sites/default/files/2010-sc-regional-planning-grant-equity-guide.pdf
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

203(k) Rehabilitation Program 

Agency or 

Organization 

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Federal Housing 

Administration (FHA) 

Resource Type Loan 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Homebuyers, homeowners. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions You can learn more about the type of projects allowed at: 

https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/203k/203k--df

Funding Available There are FHA mortgage limits depending on the area. Please consult the FHA Mortgage 

Limit Calculator, found here: https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/hicostlook.cfm 

Cost Sharing N/A 

Website https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/203k 

Contact Name Gary Long 

Contact Address 451 7th Street S.W. 

Washington, DC 20410

Contact Phone 800-225-5342

Contact Email Gary.X.Long@hud.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

Section 203(k) insurance helps homebuyers and homeowners buy or refinance houses. This is done through a 

single mortgage. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

HUD's FHA manages the 203(k) program. FHA works with FEMA and the Small Business Administration to 

rebuild, repair, or relocate homes after a disaster. The FHA has many programs. The 203(k) program helps 

people buy or refinance homes. It includes the cost of repairs or improvements in the loan amount. There are 

three main programs under 203(k). Which programs are used depends on the scale of the needed repairs. 

If the 203(k) program is wrong, FHA also provides the 203(h) program. It gives mortgage loans for rebuilding or 

replacing homes. The Title I Property Improvement Loan is a second mortgage for home changes, repairs or 

improvements.
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Housing Improvement Program (HIP) 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants 

Applicants must be a member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or be an 

Alaska Native; live in an approved tribal service area; have an income that does not 

exceed 150% of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Poverty 

Guidelines; have present housing that is substandard, as defined by the regulations; 

have no other resource for housing assistance; and have not acquired their present 

housing through a federally sponsored housing program that includes such housing 

assistance. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance, Technical Assistance 

Restrictions Consult the eligibility guidelines found here: https://www.bia.gov/bia/ois/dhs/housingimprovement-program 

Funding Available 

Interim Improvements: Provides up to $7,500 in housing repairs for conditions that 

threaten the health and/or safety of the occupants. Repairs and Renovation: Provides up 

to $60,000 in repairs and renovation to improve the condition of a homeowner’s dwelling 

to meet applicable building code standards. Replacement Housing: Provides a modest 

replacement home if a homeowner’s dwelling cannot be brought to applicable building 

code standards. New Housing: Provides a modest new home. If you do not own a home, 

you may be eligible if you are the owner or leaseholder of land suitable for housing and 

the lease is for not less than 25 years at the time assistance is received. 

Cost Sharing Unknown. 

Website https://www.bia.gov/bia/ois/dhs/housing-improvement-program 

Contact Name Loren Welch, Regional Facilities Manager 

Contact Address 

Norman Point II, 5600 W American Boulevard 

Suite 500 

Bloomington, MN 55437

Contact Phone 612-725-4519

Contact Email loren.welch@bia.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Empowerment, Accessibility 

About the Resource 

The HIP is a home repair, renovation, replacement, and new housing grant program. The BIA administers it. It 

helps American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people who have no immediate resource for standard 

housing. HIP is not an entitlement program. It was established under The Snyder Act of 1921. It was one of 

many BIA programs authorized by Congress to benefit Indian people. 
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Case Study or Best Practice 

You can find a list of funding and operational programs within the HIP at: 

https://www.hobbsstraus.com/general-memorandum-17-038
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Transportation 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Soil/Geologic Hazards 

Eligible Applicants States, regional transportation planning organizations, local governments, and tribal 

governments. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions See the RST Grant page for eligible uses: https://www.transportation.gov/grants/ruralsurface-transportation-grant 

Funding Available $2 billion available for FY22-FY26 

Cost Sharing Not specified. 

Website https://www.transportation.gov/grants/rural-surface-transportation-grant 

Contact Name Paul Baumer 

Contact Address 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590

Contact Phone 202-366-1092

Contact Email MPDGrants@dot.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Vulnerable Communities 

About the Resource 

The Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program supports projects that improve and grow surface 

transportation infrastructure. It works in rural areas. This change grows connectivity. It also improves the safety 

and reliability of the movement of people and freight and spurs regional economic growth. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

This is a new program. Best practices and case studies do not yet exist.
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Natural Systems Protection

Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Resource Type Loan 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Flood; Soil/Geologic Hazards; Wildfire; Severe Weather; 

Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Under the CWSRF, EPA provides grants to all 50 states and Puerto Rico to capitalize state 

CWSRF loan programs. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance, Financial Assistance 

Restrictions You can learn about restrictions in the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Eligibility 

Handbook, found here: https://www.epa.gov/dwsrf/dwsrf-eligibility-handbook 

Funding Available 

Varies depending on the state or disaster. You can learn more about historic available 

funds here: https://www.epa.gov/drinkingwatersrf/annual-allotment-federal-fundsstates-tribes-and-territories#tab-9 

Cost Sharing 

The states contribute an additional 20% to match the federal grants. EPA also provides 

direct grant funding for the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, 

Guam, and the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas. 

Website https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf 

Contact Name Andrew Lausted 

Contact Address 

U.S. EPA Region 5 

100 North Senate Avenue 

Chicago, IL 60604

Contact Phone 312-886-0189

Contact Email lausted.andrew@epa.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The CWSRF is a federal-state partnership. It gives communities a permanent, independent source of low-cost 

financing. This funding can be used for a wide range of water quality infrastructure projects. The CWSRF can 

fund a wide range of water quality protection efforts. The program helps states target CWSRF funds to their 

specific water quality needs. State innovation and statutory changes have changed the project eligibilities 

since the program was authorized in 1987. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Ohio has used a linked-deposit loan program since 1993. It funds projects that help county watershed 

management plans. This program has funded more than 300 projects. Those projects repair onsite wastewater 

treatment systems. They also start best management practices for agriculture, forestry, stormwater and land 
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development. The CWSRF program made this program with the help of county soil and water conservation 

districts and local banks. 

The CWSRF program uses its linked deposit loan program one county at a time. Each county's program is made 

with two steps. In the first, the county soil and water conservation district develop a watershed management 

plan. In the second, the CWSRF program and local financial institutions agree on needs and rules for linked 

deposit loans. 

Watershed management plans describe a watershed, note sources of pollution, and suggest fixes for those 

sources. They also focus on water quality problems, find funding, and make the schedule. Ohio EPA reviews the 

county soil and water district's draft plan. The review is formal and public. If Ohio EPA approves a plan after this 

review, the CWSRF program and the soil and water conservation district sign a document. That document 

states how the groups will work together in the management plan. 

You can learn more about case studies at: https://www3.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/linkeddepositfinalprint.pdf
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Natural Systems Protection

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Resource Type Loan 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Flood; Soil/Geologic Hazards 

Eligible Applicants 

All 50 states and Puerto Rico. Also provides direct funding for the District of Columbia, 

U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of Northern 

Marianas. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions You can learn about restrictions in the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Eligibility 

Handbook, found here: https://www.epa.gov/dwsrf/dwsrf-eligibility-handbook 

Funding Available 

There is a yearly allotment of funding available to states, tribes, and territories. You can 

learn about it here: https://www.epa.gov/drinkingwatersrf/annual-allotment-federalfunds-states-tribes-and-territories 

Cost Sharing 

Congress appropriates funding for the DWSRF. EPA then awards capitalization grants to 

each state for their DWSRF based upon the results of the most recent Drinking Water 

Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment. The state provides a 20% match. 

Website https://www.epa.gov/drinkingwatersrf 

Contact Name Andrew Lausted 

Contact Address 

U.S. EPA Region 5 

Ralph Metcalfe Federal Building 

77 West Jackson Boulevard 

Chicago, IL 60605

Contact Phone 312-886-0190

Contact Email lausted.andrew@epa.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

Under the DWSRF, EPA gives grants to all states and Puerto Rico. It does so to capitalize state DWSRF loan 

programs. The states pay an extra 20% to match the federal grants. The program also directly funds the District 

of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas. 

The 51 DWSRF programs grant low-interest loans for drinking water infrastructure projects. As money is paid 

back into the state’s revolving loan fund, the state makes new loans to other projects. The earnings from these 

payments allow the state's DWSRF to “revolve” over time.

States are responsible for their DWSRF programs. Under the DWSRF, states may assist in many ways, 

including: 
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▪ Loans. 

▪ Refinancing. 

▪ Purchasing. 

▪ Guaranteeing local debt. 

▪ Purchasing bond insurance. 

States may also set specific loan terms, including: 

▪ Interest rates from 0% to market rate. 

▪ Repayment periods of up to 30 years. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Dexter, Michigan —Dexter used ARRA funding to replace over 4,000 feet of old cast iron water mains. This 

project qualified for Green Project Reserve funding due to water loss reduction and related energy savings. The 

system used to lose around 17% of real water. 

Lanesboro, Minnesota — Lanesboro was struggling with iron, manganese, and radium contamination issues. It 

received DWSRF funding to drill a new groundwater well and build a new water treatment plant. Lanesboro met 

its goals in 2016. Its water quality has improved. 

Wisconsin — The Wisconsin DWSRF program gives loan principal forgiveness. It does this to help replace 

privately-owned lead service lines (LSLs). The municipality’s population size decides the maximum funding 

level for LSL replacement. 

The private portion of LSL replacement at K-12 schools and licensed daycare centers can also get funding.
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Natural Systems Protection

Great Lakes Funding 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Resource Type Grant, Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards 

Eligible Applicants Varies depending on project type and Request for Applications. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Varies depending on project type and Request for Applications. 

Funding Available Varies depending on project type and Request for Applications. 

Cost Sharing Unknown. 

Website https://www.epa.gov/great-lakes-funding 

Contact Name Scott Cieniawski 

Contact Address 

Great Lakes National Program Office (G-9J) 

77 West Jackson Boulevard 

Chicago, IL 60604

Contact Phone 

Contact Email cieniawski.scott@epa.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

EPA's Great Lakes program provides grants, cooperative agreements and contracts. The Great Lakes 

Restoration Initiative is the largest investment in the Great Lakes in 20 years. It funds a wide range of 

activities. This includes grants and carrying out Great Lakes Legacy Act projects. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

You can find a list of Great Lakes Legacy Act projects and their descriptions at: https://www.epa.gov/greatlakes-aocs
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Natural Systems Protection

Technical Assistance Grant Program 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Dam Failure; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Landslide; 

Soil/Geologic Hazards; Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants 

Potentially responsible parties (PRPs) who are the individuals, cities/townships, or 

companies that may be responsible for, or may have contributed to, pollution problems at 

the Superfund site. PRPs can include facility owners, operators, transporters, or 

generators of hazardous waste. 

• Groups representing or receiving money or services from a PRP. 

• Academic institutions like colleges or universities. 

• Groups affiliated with a national organization. 

• Political subdivisions like states, counties, cities, townships or tribes. 

• Groups created by, representing, or receiving money or services from any of the groups 

described above that are not eligible. A community group or citizens’ association which 

was formed because of issues and 

concerns it had about the site. 

• A group that has been actively involved at the site and includes all the affected 

individuals and groups who joined in applying for the TAG. 

• A group made up of several groups (like those described above) that came together to 

deal with community concerns about the site and its effects on the surrounding area. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance, Technical Assistance 

Restrictions Must use most of its TAG money to pay for one or more technical advisors to help you 

understand information about the site. 

Funding Available Initial grant award is up to $50,000. More funding may be available later. 

Cost Sharing At least 20% of the total project cost. 

Website 

https://www.epa.gov/superfund/technical-assistance-grant-tagprogram#:~:text=A%20Technical%20Assistance%20Grant%20(TAG,proposed%20cleanu

p%20proposals%20and%20decisions 

Contact Name Adrian Palomeque 

Contact Address 77 West Jackson Boulevard 

Chicago, IL 60604

Contact Phone 312-353-1325

Contact Email palomeque.adrian@epa.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 
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A Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) helps communities take part in Superfund cleanup decision-making. They 

fund community groups to contract their own technical advisors. Those advisors interpret and explain technical 

reports, site conditions, and EPA proposals and decisions. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

The Pine River Superfund Citizen Task Force is non-profit organization. It was established in 1998 to advise the 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Its goal is to remediate three U.S. Superfund sites in the Pine River 

watershed in the middle of Michigan’s lower peninsula. Funds from the Technical Assistance Grant support this 

project. Find out more at: https://www.pinerivercag.org/
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Natural Systems Protection

Section 404 of the Clean Water Act - Compensatory 

Mitigation 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 

Resource Type Variety 

Hazard(s) Addressed Flood; Soil/Geologic Hazards 

Eligible Applicants Non-federal partners. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance, Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

You can learn more about restrictions and use of the funds in Section 404 (b)(1) 

Guidance, located here: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-

03/documents/cwa_section404b1_guidelines_40cfr230_july2010.pdf 

Funding Available N/A 

Cost Sharing N/A 

Website https://www.epa.gov/cwa-404/compensatory-mitigation 

Contact Name Wendy Melgin 

Contact Address 

Ralph Metcalfe Federal Building 

77 West Jackson Boulevard 

M.C. #SE-5J

Chicago, IL 60604

Contact Phone 312-886-7745

Contact Email Melgin.Wendy@epa.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

In 2008, the EPA and the USACE revised and clarified the requirements of compensatory mitigation. 

Compensatory mitigation is the restoration, creation, enhancement and/or preservation of wetlands, stream, 

and other aquatic resources. It is done to offset unavoidable issues after reasonable precautions have been 

taken. 

The requirements give three ways to provide compensatory mitigation. In order of preference, they are: 

mitigation banks, in-lieu fee programs, and permittee-responsible mitigation. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

The Mā‘alaea Harbor navigation improvement project works in the island of Maui, Hawaii. It proposed growing 

the breakwater to improve access to a small boat harbor during certain wave conditions. Between 1982 and 

1998, the public commented on the environmental impact statement (EIS). They were concerned about 

potential impacts to coral reef habitats and other issues. There were funding problems because of the complex 
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issues around coral reef mitigation. It took until 2012 for Hawaii and USACE to make a final decision on the 

project. 

Because of public comment, the project’s analysis approach was modified. The changes improved teamwork 

with resource agencies and community groups. When updating models to better scale the breakwater, USACE 

worked with federal resource agencies. They improved understanding of the resource. They also explained the 

project’s navigational and engineering limits and technical issues. While re-evaluating its options, USACE 

worked with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service in a phased approach. They 

mapped the extent of the coral reef habitat. They then rated areas that need protection. Based on the 

mapping, they looked at the possible options to find the best chance to increase protection. USACE and Hawaii 

worked with community groups and users in 2010. They made a better understanding of the navigational limits 

for the harbor and how users were adapting. 

Based on input and expertise, Hawaii’s best solution was to end the proposed breakwater expansion. It would 

instead work on facility improvements to better protect docked boats. 

You can learn more about federal case studies at: 

https://data.nodc.noaa.gov/coris/library/NOAA/CRCP/other/USCRTF/mitigation_handbook_final_122216.pdf 

The information begins on page 72. 

You can learn more about state case studies at: https://www.epa.gov/cwa-404/compensatory-mitigationevaluations-and-reports 

You can find more resources after the 2008 Final Rule at: https://www.epa.gov/cwa-404/compensatorymitigation
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Natural Systems Protection

Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) Program 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Forest Service (USFS) 

Resource Type Loan 

Hazard(s) Addressed Soil/Geologic Hazards 

Eligible Applicants Local firefighting organizations. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance 

Restrictions Not identified. 

Funding Available Not identified. 

Cost Sharing Not identified. 

Website https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire/fepp 

Contact Name Anne Ball 

Contact Address 

626 East Wisconsin Avenue 

Milwaukee, WI 53202

Contact Phone 414-297-1834

Contact Email Aball@fs.fed.us 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

USFS administers the FEPP program through State Foresters. The FEPP reuses extra federal property to fight 

rural and wild fires. This equipment is loaned to State Foresters. They can sub-loan it to local firefighting 

groups. The program: 

▪ Strengthens state and local fire protection with important equipment at little cost. 

▪ Helps the state Fire Assistance Program and the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program improve fire 

protection. 

▪ Can have Forest Service members help to identify extra property that state and local fire groups can 

use. 

▪ Can have Forest Service members help encourage local fire departments to get needed equipment 

through this program. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

No case study or best practice exists for this program. Review the 2020 acquisitions by state at: 

https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/Acquisitions%20by%20State%20Year%20Summary.pdf
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Natural Systems Protection

Forest Stewardship Program 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Forest Service (USFS) 

Resource Type Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Drought; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; Wildfire 

Eligible Applicants Non-industrial private forest landowners. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance, Education/Outreach 

Restrictions N/A 

Funding Available N/A 

Cost Sharing N/A 

Website https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/private-land/forest-stewardship 

Contact Name Contact a State Forest Stewardship Coordinator: https://www.fs.usda.gov/aboutagency/contact-us/forest-stewardship-state-coordinators 

Contact Address 

Contact Phone 

Contact Email 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The Forest Stewardship Program encourages long-term care of important state and private forest landscapes. 

It helps landowners manage their forests and related resources. The program helps owners of forests and 

other land where good care will enhance and sustain the long-term productivity of multiple forest resources 

and produce healthy, resilient forest landscapes. This care can include agroforestry. Owners of landscape 

areas identified by State Forest Action Plans receive special attention. Owners new to managing land in a way 

that shows multi-resource care principles get attention as well. The program gives landowners professional 

planning and technical assistance. They need this help to keep land productive and healthy. This program also 

gives landowners better access to other USDA conservation programs, forest certification programs, and forest 

product and ecosystem service markets. 

See contact information and State Coordinators at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/contact-us/foreststewardship-state-coordinators 

Case Study or Best Practice 

Little Falls, Minnesota (2018) 

Mississippi River meets watersheds of four other major tributaries at National Guard base Camp Ripley in 

Minnesota. This is an improper source of drinking water. USDA FSP, Camp Ripley, and Minnesota agencies 
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worked together for natural resource sustainability around military bases. FSP helped 260 private landowners 

make forest management plans. The plans encourage tree health, wildlife habitat sustainability, and income 

generation.
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Local Plans and Regulations

Earthquake Hazards Program External Research Support 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) 

Resource Type Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Earthquake 

Eligible Applicants 

Non-profit 501(c) organizations; state and territorial government agencies; local 

governments; municipal governments; tribal governments and organizations; educational 

institutions; or commercial (for-profit) organizations. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance 

Restrictions None specified. 

Funding Available $4 million. 

Cost Sharing Not required. 

Website https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/science/external-grants-overview 

Contact Name Jill Franks, Manager for External Grants 

Contact Address 

Contact Phone 703-648-6716

Contact Email jfranks@usgs.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The USGS supports research to help reach the goal of the Earthquake Hazards Program. The goal is to mitigate 

earthquake losses that can occur in many parts of the nation. The program will meet this goal by sharing earth 

science data and assessments. Those data are important for land-use planning, engineering design, and 

emergency preparedness. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

You can find the database of funded research projects at: 

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/cfusion/external_grants/research.cfm
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Natural Systems Protection

Water Resources Research Act Program 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Flood; Soil/Geologic Hazards 

Eligible Applicants 

Awards are available only to Water Resources Research Institutes established per section 

104 of the Water Resources Research Act and listed at 

http://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php. However, any investigator at an institution of 

higher learning in the United States may apply for an award through a Water Resources 

Research Institute. The application, with full proposal along with the SF-424 and SF-424B 

and budget forms, must be submitted through grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov) by the 

university at which the institute is located. Proposals that request matching funds from 

an institute are authorized at the discretion of the institute director. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

You can find details on reporting, restrictions, and other information here: 

https://water.usgs.gov/wrri/files/Attachment-1-WRRA-Special-Terms-and-Conditions-4-

22.pdf 

Funding Available $1.5 million. 

Cost Sharing 

A. Each applicant must match each federal dollar provided to support each proposed 

project with not less than one dollar from non-federal sources. States may have different 

guidelines as to the sources of matching funds. Please check with your institute director 

for details. 

B. Matching funds shall be obligated during the period of performance. 

C. The matching requirement should be met during each 12-month budget period. 

D. Matching funds obligated shall be reflected on line 10.i of each Financial Status 

Report, Standard Form 425. 

E. Matching funds may contain indirect costs and non-federal salaries and benefits. The 

applicant’s negotiated indirect cost rate (NICR) may be applied to both qualifying federal 

and non-federal direct costs. The results may be used to satisfy part of the matching 

requirement under the 

non-federal share. The NICR shall not be applied to tuition and equipment costs. Per the 

Water Resources Research Act, federal funds shall not be used to pay indirect costs. 

Website https://water.usgs.gov/wrri/ 

Contact Name Sara Roser 

Contact Address 

Contact Phone 703-648-7357

Contact Email 

sroser@usgs.gov 

gs-w.wrri.web.team@usgs.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 
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Section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 authorizes the Water Resources Research Act 

Program. The program is a federal-state partnership that: 

▪ Researches aid to solve state and regional water problems. 

▪ Promotes technology transfer and the sharing and applying of research results. 

▪ Trains scientists and engineers through research. 

▪ Lets grants be awarded under the Water Resources Research Act. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

You can find the Water Resources Research Act's status, development opportunities, and priorities for 2020-

2030 at: https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/cir1488
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Disaster Loan Program 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 

Resource Type Loan 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Varies depending on the borrower. You can learn more here: 

https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/article/Types-of-Disaster-Loans 

Funding Available 

Businesses may borrow up to $2 million. Homeowners may borrow up to $200,000. 

These funds may be used to repair/replace a disaster-damaged private residence. 

Homeowners and renters may borrow $40,000 to repair/replace damaged personal 

property. 

Cost Sharing N/A 

Website https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/ 

Contact Name Michael Lampton 

Contact Address 

233 Peachtree Center Avenue NE 

#1900

Atlanta, GA 30303

Contact Phone 404-331-0333 ext. 2177 

Contact Email 

Michael.Lampton@sba.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The SBA gives low-interest disaster loans to businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters. SBA 

disaster loans can help to fix or replace items that were damaged or destroyed in a disaster. Those items 

include real estate, personal property, machinery and equipment, and inventory and business assets. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

SBA's Disaster Loan Program was a large provider of post-Sandy disaster loans. Because of the high number of 

loans, Congress passed the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013. The Act gave $779 million to the SBA 

for disaster assistance. SBA gave different loans, depending on the applicant’s homeowner and business 

loans. 

You can learn more about this case study at: https://www.cpajournal.com/2016/11/23/small-businessadministrations-hurricane-sandy-disaster-loan-program/
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Structure and Infrastructure Projects

Multi-Family Housing Programs 

Agency or 

Organization USDA Rural Development Department 

Resource Type Grant, Loan, Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Flood; Severe Weather 

Eligible Applicants Most state and local government entities, nonprofit organizations, and federally 

recognized tribes. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Varies by program; restricted to multi-family housing projects. 

Funding Available Varies by program. 

Cost Sharing Not specified. 

Website https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/multi-family-housing-programs 

Contact Name Fallen Faulkner 

Contact Address 

1400 Independence Avenue SW 

Washington, DC 20250

Contact Phone 615-812-0050

Contact Email fallan.faulkner@usda.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Vulnerable Communities, Accessibility 

About the Resource 

Multi-Family Housing assists rural property owners through loans, loan guarantees, and grants. These grants 

help owners develop and rehabilitate properties for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals and families 

as well as domestic farm laborers. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

No case study or best practice identified.
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Natural Systems Protection

Climate Adaptation Fund 

Agency or 

Organization Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) 

Resource Type Private - Other 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Drought; Earthquake; Flood; Extreme Heat; Soil/Geologic Hazards; 

Wildfire; Tornado; Severe Weather; Severe Winter Storms 

Eligible Applicants Unknown. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Unknown. 

Funding Available Unknown. 

Cost Sharing Unknown. 

Website https://www.wcsclimateadaptationfund.org/ 

Contact Name Elizabeth Tully, Climate Adaptation Fund Associate Director 

Contact Address 

Contact Phone 

Contact Email Contact via form: https://www.wcsclimateadaptationfund.org/supported-projects 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The WCS Climate Adaptation Fund gives grants to conservation nonprofits across the United States. These 

grants advance new, scientific projects that respond to the impact of climate change on people and wildlife. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

You can find a database of supported projects at: https://www.wcsclimateadaptationfund.org/supportedprojects-1
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Natural Systems Protection

Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) 

Agency or 

Organization Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Wildfire 

Eligible Applicants State, local, and tribal governments. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions Learn more about ineligible costs and other grant information at 

https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_fmagppg_063121.pdf 

Funding Available Unknown. 

Cost Sharing Unknown. 

Website https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public/fire-management-assistance 

Contact Name Amanda Ratliff 

Contact Address 

536 S. Clark Street 

Chicago, IL 60605

Contact Phone 312-408-5500

Contact Email Amanda.Ratliff@fema.dhs.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Federal Initiatives 

About the Resource 

Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) program is available to states, local and tribal governments. It 

supports the mitigation, management, and control of fires on publicly or privately owned forests or grasslands. 

Such fires threaten destruction that would constitute a major disaster. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

None identified.
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Natural Systems Protection

Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and 

Restoration Grants 

Agency or 

Organization National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed Coastal Hazards; Storms; Flood; Erosion 

Eligible Applicants 

Coastal Zone Management (CZM) programs will serve as the main applicant. However, 

funding may be passed through to other non-federal public partners located within 

coastal zone management boundaries or coastal watershed counties. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial Assistance 

Restrictions 

Projects must be within the coastal zone management boundary or coastal watershed 

county. Eligible project types include: habitat restoration; habitat restoration planning, 

engineering, and design; ecosystem conservation; and program capacity support. 

Funding Available $200,000-$6 million (based on project type). 

Cost Sharing Encouraged but not required. 

Website https://www.noaa.gov/infrastructure-law/infrastructure-law-climate-readycoasts/coastal-zone-management 

Contact Name Betsy Nicholson 

Contact Address 

Contact Phone 

Contact Email betsy.nicholson@noaa.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will fund competitive and non-competitive grants. These grants protect, 

restore, and conserve ecologically significant coastal habitats. The projects will help communities grow 

resilience to natural hazards like storms, floods, erosion, tsunamis, sea level rise, and lake level changes. The 

program also provides increased support for vulnerable and historically underserved communities. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

None identified.
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Natural Systems Protection

Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 

Resource Type Grant, Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed 

Flood 

Erosion 

Eligible Applicants Local and tribal governments. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical assistance, Financial assistance 

Restrictions 

Project criteria: 

- Public sponsorship. 

- Watershed projects less than or equal to 250,000 acres. 

- Agricultural benefits must be 20% or greater of total benefits for the project. This 

includes rural communities. 

Funding Available Unknown. 

Cost Sharing Unknown. 

Website https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/watershed-and-flood-preventionoperations-wfpo-program 

Contact Name Find your Local Servicer Center at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programsinitiatives/watershed-and-flood-prevention-operations-wfpo-program#contact 

Contact Address 

Contact Phone 

Contact Email 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Vulnerable Communities 

About the Resource 

The WFPO program provides technical and financial assistance to states, local governments and tribes. It helps 

them plan and carry out authorized watershed project plans that support: 

▪ Flood prevention. 

▪ Watershed protection. 

▪ Public recreation. 

▪ Public fish and wildlife. 

▪ Agricultural water management. 

▪ Municipal and industrial water supply. 

▪ Water quality management. 

▪ Watershed structure rehabilitation (There is a separate program that manages rehabilitation projects). 
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Case Study or Best Practice 

None identified.
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Natural Systems Protection

America the Beautiful Challenge 

Agency or 

Organization National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) 

Resource Type Grant 

Hazard(s) Addressed 

Flood 

Drought 

Eligible Applicants State, local, and tribal governments; non-profits. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Financial assistance 

Restrictions 

Federal funds and matching contributions may not be used to procure or obtain 

equipment, services, or systems (including entering into or renewing a contract) that uses 

telecommunications equipment or services produced by Huawei Technologies Company 

or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities) as a substantial or 

essential component, or as critical technology of any system. Refer to Public Law 115-

232, section 889 to learn more. 

Program funds and matching contributions may not be used to support political 

advocacy, fundraising, lobbying, litigation, terrorist activities or Foreign Corrupt Practices 

Act violations. 

Federal funds may not be used to support ongoing efforts to comply with legal 

requirements. This includes permit conditions, mitigation, and settlement agreements. 

However, grant funds may be used to support projects that enhance existing baseline 

compliance efforts. 

Funding Available 

Implementation Grants: $1 million to $5 million. 

Planning Grants: $200,000 to $2 million. 

Sentinel Landscape Grants: $250,000 to $1.5 million. 

National Forest Grants: $250,000 to $1.5 million. 

Cost Sharing Varies by grant category. 

Website https://www.nfwf.org/programs/america-beautiful-challenge?activeTab=tab-3 

Contact Name Blake Gardiner 

Contact Address 

1133 Fifteenth St. N.W. 

Suite 1000 

Washington, DC 20005

Contact Phone 202-857-0166

Contact Email Blake.Gardiner@nfwf.org 

Equity-focused 

Resource? Yes 

Equity Theme Cultural/Indigenous Knowledge 

About the Resource 

This program's goal is to streamline grant funding opportunities for new conservation and restoration projects 

around the U.S. It consolidates funding from multiple federal agencies and the private sector to help applicants 

conceive and develop large-scale projects. Such projects must address shared funder priorities. They span 

public and private lands. 
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Case Study or Best Practice 

None identified.
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Natural Systems Protection

Earthquake Hazards Program External Research Support 

Agency or 

Organization U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 

Resource Type Technical 

Hazard(s) Addressed Earthquake 

Eligible Applicants Generally, research institutions. 

Type of Assistance 

Provided Technical Assistance 

Restrictions You can learn more about the program and restrictions at: https://www.usgs.gov/officeof-acquisition-and-grants 

Funding Available $4 million total. 

Cost Sharing Not required. 

Website https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/science/external-grants-overview 

Contact Name Nancy Stremple, National Urban and Community Forestry Specialist 

Contact Address 

USDA Forest Service 

201 14th St. SW, Sidney Yates Blg. 3SC-01B

Washington, DC 20024

Contact Phone 202-205-7829

Contact Email nancy.stremple@usda.gov 

Equity-focused 

Resource? No

Equity Theme N/A 

About the Resource 

The USGS supports research that helps to meet the goals of the Earthquake Hazards Program. The goal is to 

mitigate earthquake losses that can occur in many parts of the nation. It does so through earth science data 

and assessments. Those are needed for land-use planning, engineering design, and emergency readiness. 

Case Study or Best Practice 

None identified.
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