Fiscal Year 2024 

Notice of Funding Opportunities

National Dam Safety Grant Programs 

September 2023 
National Dam Safety Program Grants General Information 

Housekeeping items 

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Available funding 

• FY24 NOFO for NDSP State Assistance grant - $26,328,000 

• FY24 NOFO for Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams grant - $185,120,000 

(Proposed) Application period and timeframe for submissions: 

• October 30, 2023 – February 29, 2024. NOFOs posted in Grants.gov -- 123-day open application period 

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Agenda

• National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) State 

Assistance Grant Program 

• Overview and General Information 

• Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential 

Dams (HHPD) Grant Program 

• HHPD Overview 

• Applicant and Subapplicant Eligibility 

• Program Requirements 

• Grant Funding Allocations & Cost Share 

• How to Apply for a Grant 

• How to Apply 

• HHPD Parts 1 and 2 

• Resources and Contacts 

• Federal Grants Management Training 

• Questions and Answers 
National Dam Safety Program - State Assistance 

Fiscal Year 2024 

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NDSP State Assistance Funding 

Dam Inspections 

Develop or Update Emergency Action Plans 

Training for State Dam Safety 

Employees 

Total Available Funding 

$26,328,000 million 

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National Dam Safety Program | Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams Grant Program Update 

State Assistance Grant Funding Allocations 

HOW ARE THE FUNDS ALLOCATED? 

•(i) 1/3 among States that qualify for 

assistance 

•(ii) 2/3 among States that qualify for 

assistance to each such State in proportion to— 

•(I) the number of dams in the State that are 

listed as State-regulated dams on the 

inventory of dams maintained; as compared 

to 

•(II) the number of dams in all States that 

are listed as State-regulated dams on the 

inventory of dams maintained. 

ARE THERE LIMITS ON PROJECT AMOUNTS? 

The amount of funds allocated to a State 

under this program may not exceed the 

amount of funds committed by the State 

to implement dam safety activities. 

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NDSP State Assistance Objectives and Eligibility 

Grant program objectives: 

• Reduce risks to life and property associated with dams 

• Increase awareness of the benefits and risks associated with dam 

infrastructure 

• Advance the state of practice of dam safety and dam risk management 

Eligible Applicants: 

• For a state to be eligible for assistance under this program, a state dam 

safety program must be authorized by state legislation and working toward 

meeting specific criteria and budgeting requirements. 

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Timeline 

Application period – Oct. 30, 2023- Feb. 29, 2024 

SOW Reviews – March 1 – 29, 2024 

Proposed Award Notice – April 8, 2024 

Period of performance – 24 months (from date of award) 

Period of Performance – 24 Months 

023 2024 2025 2026 

NOFO posted to Grants.gov – Oct. 30, 2023 • Application Period Opens: 

Oct. 30, 2023 

• Application Deadline: Feb 29, 2024 

(5:00 PM ET) 

• Application SOW Reviews: March 1 – 

March 29, 2024 

• Proposed Award Notice: April 8, 2024 

• Accept your Award: we cannot conduct 

any reviews of the applications until this 

is done 

• Period of Performance: 24 months 

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NDSP State Assistance Grant 

• Funding is supplemental to the state's annual dam safety program budget 

• Addition to eligible activity: 

Risk identification analysis and risk prioritization to inform decision-making in dam 

rehabilitation or removal projects of high hazard potential dams. 

• Scope of Work alignment with Performance Metrics 

Compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.301 Performance Measurement and Section 

200.329 Monitoring and Reporting Program Performance 

• New quarterly reporting requirements established for DHS requirements. 

Added new Performance Progress Report (PPR) as appendix to the funding 

opportunity. 

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Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams 

Fiscal Year 2024 

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Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) Funding 

Planning and Design Activities 

Total Available Funding 

$185,120,000 million Rehabilitation and Repair 

Dam Removals 

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National Dam Safety Program | Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams Grant Program Update 

HHPD Grant Funding Allocations 

• 1/3 will be distributed equally among the states 

in which the projects for which applications are 

submitted. 

• 2/3 will be distributed amongst states that 

submit applications with allowable activities 

and based on the proportion of: 

• Number of eligible high hazard potential 

dams submitted by the state, bears to 

• Number of eligible high hazard potential 

dams in all the states in which project 

applications were submitted 

HOW ARE THE FUNDS ALLOCATED? 

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ARE THERE LIMITS ON PROJECT AMOUNTS? 

• A grant under this program should not exceed 

the lesser of (i) 12.5 percent of the total 

amount of funds made available; or (ii) 

$7,500,000. 

Non-federal cost share requirement of not less 

than 35 percent, which may be in-kind. 

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HHPD Application (Proposed) Timeline 

Application period – Oct. 30, 2023 – Feb. 29, 2024 

Application Eligibility Reviews – March 1 – March 29, 2024 

Completed SOW Package Due – July 31, 2024 

Period of performance – 36 months (from date of award) 

Period of Performance – 36 Months 

2024 2025 2026 2027 

NOFO posted to Grants.gov – Oct. 30, 2023 • Application Period Opens: Oct. 30, 2023 

• Application Deadline: 

Feb. 29, 2024 (5 p.m. Eastern Time) 

• Application Reviews: 

March 1 – 29, 2024 

• Proposed Award Notice: April 08, 2024 

• Accept your Award: we cannot 

conduct any reviews of the applications 

until this is done 

• Completed Scope of Work Package Due: 

July 31, 2024 

• Period of Performance: 36 months 

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Buy America Build America Act—Signage 

Total Available Funding 

$10,000 per project 

All construction activities 

FEMA encourages the use of public 

signage on projects funded by the 

BIL. Please note, these actions highly 

are encouraged but are not required. 

For assistance with template design, 

please email: design@fema.dhs.gov. 

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Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) Grants 

Program Overview 

These grants are annual formula grants for the repair, removal or rehabilitation of eligible high hazard 

potential dams. FEMA awarded $10M in FY19 and FY20, $12M in FY21, $19M FY 22 

Eligible Applicants can be states or 

territories with an enacted dam safety 

program. Currently, this includes 49 

states and Puerto Rico. Subapplicants 

can be non-federal governments and nonprofit organizations. 

Eligible Rehabilitation Projects include 

technical, planning, design, and 

construction activities toward the 

Repair, Removal, or Structural or 

Nonstructural rehabilitation of eligible 

high hazard potential dams. 

A FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation 

Plan that addresses all dam risks is 

required for the state and for the local or 

tribal jurisdiction in which the dam is 

located. 

Eligible Dams include non-federal high 

hazard potential dams that fail to meet 

minimum dam safety standards, pose 

unacceptable risk to life and property, and 

have an Emergency Action Plan. 

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Applicant and Subapplicant Eligibility 

• Applicant Eligibility - Each eligible state or territory must designate one State 

Authorized Agency (SAA) to submit one application to FEMA for HHPD funding. HHPD is 

restricted to states or territories with an existing state dam safety program. 

• For the purposes of this grant program, in FY 2024, this includes 49 states and Puerto 

Rico. 

• Alabama and other territories are not currently eligible for funding under National Dam 

Safety Program grants. 

• Eligible subapplicants - Limited to non-federal government or nonprofit entities. 

• Eligible subapplicants apply for and receive subawards directly from the SAA. 

• Private dam owners that are not nonprofit will need to work with their local government or 

state if they are interested in receiving funds for their dam. 

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National Dam Safety Program | Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams Grant Program Update 

Applicant and Subapplicant Eligibility 

Comply with 2 CFR 200 

Uniform Administrative Requirements 

and Cost Principles for federal grants. 

Commit to provide operation and 

maintenance of the project for the expected 

life of the dam following completion of 

rehabilitation. 

Participate in, and comply with, all 

applicable federal flood insurance 

programs. 

Acts in accordance with the state 

dam safety program. 

Comply with the regulations 

regarding labor and wage rates 

under contracts. Grant awards 

greater than 1M must comply 

with 40 U.S.C. Ch. 11. 

Have a FEMA-approved Hazard 

Mitigation Plan that addresses 

all dam risks. 

Have - or will develop - a floodplain 

management plan to reduce the 

impacts of future flood events in the 

area protected by the project. 

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National Dam Safety Program | Rehabilitation of High Hazard

Potential Dams Grant Program Update

Applicant and Subapplicant Eligibility – Hazard Mitigation Planning 

FEMA will determine if the mitigation plan addresses all dam risks in accordance with the 

requirements set forth in the FY24 HHPD NOFO and the recently updated State and Local Mitigation 

Planning Policy Guides, as applicable. 

Applicant Eligibility - State Mitigation Plan - Applicants (SAA) must have in place (by the application 

deadline and at the time of obligation of grant funds—when the grant is awarded) a FEMA-approved 

state hazard mitigation plan that includes all dam risks. Applicants should reference the State 

Mitigation Planning Policy Guide (Released April 19, 2022, Effective April 19, 2023). 

Subapplicant Eligibility – Local or Tribal Mitigation Plan - Subapplicants must demonstrate that the 

tribal or local government with jurisdiction over the area in which the dam is located has in place at 

the time the SAA submits the scope of work (SOW) package to FEMA, and at the time FEMA 

approves the SOW package, a FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan that includes all dam risks. 

Subapplicants should reference the Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide (Released April 19, 

2022, Effective April 19, 2023). 

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Potential Dams Grant Program Update

Applicant and Subapplicant Eligibility – Hazard Mitigation Planning 

• Extraordinary Circumstance - If the Applicant or local or tribal government where the dam is 

located has a FEMA-approved mitigation plan that does not include all dam risks, the Applicant 

may request a 12-month extension to meet this requirement in coordination with the local or 

tribal government. 

• Applicants must coordinate between the State Dam Safety Office (or its equivalent) and the State 

Hazard Mitigation Officer (see http://www.fema.gov/state-hazard-mitigation-officers). 

• The request must be submitted by the Applicant to FEMA in the FEMA GO grants management 

system. 

• The request must include a written justification that identifies: 

1. The circumstance for not meeting the mitigation plan requirement; 

2. Explains what resources the Applicant and/or subapplicant will use to update the approved 

mitigation plan to include all dam risks; and 

3. The schedule and milestones for the plan to be developed and approved by FEMA within 

twelve (12) months of the date FEMA approves the Applicant grant scope of work (SOW) 

package. 

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Applicant and Subapplicant Eligibility – Dam Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for HHPD funding, a dam must: The following dams are not eligible for 

HHPD funding: • Be non-federal

• Be located in a state/territory with a dam safety program • Federally owned dams

• Be classified as “high hazard potential” by the state/territory

dam safety agency in the state/territory in which the dam is

located

A licensed hydroelectric dam under a

dam a hydropower project with an

authorized installed capacity of

greater than 1.5 megawatts

Dams built under the authority of the

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

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• Have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) approved

state/territory dam safety program or is in conformance with

state/territory law and pending approval by the relevant

state/territory dam safety agency

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• Fail to meet minimum state/territory dam safety standards

and pose an unacceptable risk to the public

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Applicant and Subapplicant Eligibility – Dam Projects and Eligibility 

• SAA submit a list of all eligible high hazard potential dams in their state with the application. 

• Applicants must update National Inventory of Dams (NID) data no later than October 6, 2023; 

• The dams list must be submitted in table format with NID data and must include specific 

reporting requirements. 

• Eligibility will be determined using the following base criteria: 

• Dams must be listed in the NID with a classification of either Poor or Unsatisfactory; 

• Dams with a classification of Fair must have a Population at Risk (PAR) greater than 1,000 

• Located in a jurisdiction with an approved Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) that includes all dam 

risk; 

• FEMA will use the list from the NID to calculate the funding based on the formula identified in 

the statute; 

• States will be notified of the award amounts and will identify subrecipients based on 

subrecipient eligibility criteria. 

• States will then determine further eligibility / deem unacceptable risk to the public. 

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Applicant and Subrecipient Eligibility continued

Dams list table format: NID Data and *must include column row headers and signed by the State Dam Safety 

Agency or Governor’s Authorized Representative (GAR): 

Does the state have a state dam safety Licensed by FERC? (Y/N) 

program? 

Dam Name NID Condition Assessment 

NID ID Population at Risk (PAR) 

Longitude Method for Determining PAR 

Latitude Fails to Meet Minimum State Dam Safety Standards 

Hazard Potential Dam has a documented Dam Safety Deficiency? 

State Approved EAP? (Y/N) Was Dam Safety Deficiency caused by lack of Routine Operation and 

Maintenance? 

EAP Date Was Dam Safety Deficiency caused by Deferred Maintenance? 

Owner Type Brief Description of Deficiency 

Built by USDA/NRCS? (Y/N) Name of potential Subrecipient that has indicated interest in HHPD and 

is capable of meeting HHPD requirements 

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Program Requirement: Floodplain Management Plan 

• Floodplain Management Plan requirement applies to 

construction projects (not scoping). 

• A floodplain management plan must be in place to 

reduce the impacts of future flood events in the area 

protected by the project. 

• Developed no later than two years after the project 

agreement is executed (when the grant award is 

accepted) and must be in place/implemented no later 

than two years after the date of completion of a dam 

rehabilitation construction project. (In FY19 and FY20, 

the requirement was one year.) 

Engineering 

Design 

Construction 

projects 

Other 

Nonstructural 

Activities 

• Engineering design 

• Development of specifications 

• Repair or rehabilitation of the 

dam removal 

• Construction monitoring 

• Installation of early warning 

systems associated with the 

dam rehabilitation project 

• Removing/relocating the 

downstream hazard 

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Program Requirement: Floodplain Management Plan 

• The floodplain management plan shall include and address: 

• Potential measures, practices, and policies to reduce loss of life, injuries, damage to 

property and facilities, public expenditures, and other adverse impacts of flooding in the 

area protected by the project; 

• Plans for flood fighting and evacuation; and 

• Public education risk communication targeting communities in the inundation area. 

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Program Requirement: Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation 

(EHP) 

Which Projects Require EHP Review? 

• All HHPD Grant Program applications require EHP review and must comply with federal EHP 

laws, Executive Orders, regulations, and policies, as applicable. 

• EHP review must be completed by FEMA before project initiation. 

• EHP review may require preparation of written analyses and consultation with resource and 

regulatory agencies. 

• Guidance and additional information at https://www.fema.gov/emergencymanagers/practitioners/environmental-historic 

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Program Requirement: Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation 

(EHP) 

• Grant recipients are responsible for providing information necessary for EHP review. 

• Site specific information is needed for projects that physically affect the environment 

by physical work or ground disturbing activities (such as coring or trenching for site 

analysis and construction). 

• Describe the Scope of Work 

• Map or image that shows the boundaries of the work 

• Engineering drawings 

• Copies of correspondence with federal, state, or local agencies 

• For example, see https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_ehpflood-risk-reduction-job-aid.pdf 

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Non-federal Cost Share or Match 

• Assistance provided under the HHPD Grant Program is subject to a non-federal cost-sharing requirement of not 

less than 35%. 

• Cost-sharing /in-kind or match is the value of equipment, goods, or services contributed directly to the 

success and management of a HHPD grant project. 

• Federal funding is available for up to 65% of the eligible activity/project costs. The remaining 35% of eligible 

activity costs must be derived from non-federal sources, which may be in-kind. 

• The non-federal cost share or match can either be derived from the applicant, subrecipient or a combination of 

both. 

• Additional information on the use of other federal programs such as FEMA's Safeguarding Tomorrow Through 

Ongoing Risk Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund and the USACE's loan program (The Corps Water Infrastructure 

Financing Program) funding as match will be provided. Reach out to your NDSP program officer for more details. 

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How to Apply 

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Grant Submission: 

FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO) 

• Applicants must submit their NDSP grant 

program applications by February 29, 2024. 

This applies to both grant programs. 

• FEMA GO will date stamp a submitted 

application, and applicants will receive an 

electronic message confirming receipt of the 

full application. 

Technical Assistance 

• Applicants experiencing technical issues must 

notify the FEMA GO Service Desk at 

femago@fema.dhs.gov or call 1-877-585-

3242. 

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National Dam Safety Program | Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams Grant Program Update 

SAA Grants Management Responsibilities 

Administrative and program/project management include: 

• Federal grant lifecycle management 

• Financial and programmatic progress reporting 

• Project management: scope, risks, schedule, and budget 

• Subrecipient monitoring and oversight 

• Compliance with Administrative Requirements and Cost Principles contained 

in 2 CFR Part 200. 

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HHPD: How to Apply – Part 1 of 2: Initial Application Package 

2-Part process: Initial Application Package and Scope of Work Package 

• Part 1 – Initial Application Package (February 29, 2024) 

• FEMA reviews applications for completeness and eligibility as well as the brief scoping narratives for 

potential FY24 projects. After the Part 1 review is complete, FEMA will notify states and territories of 

funding amounts via the FEMA GO system. 

• The SAA must include the following five documents in the initial application package. The top of 

each document must be labeled, numbered, and include the following: State/Agency Name, FY24 

HHPD, Name and contact information (completing documents), and Date 

1. List of eligible high hazard potential dams 

2. Proposed budget and HHPD proposed projects/activities, subrecipients 

3. Statement of assurances signed by authorized state official 

4. State Administrative Plan (previously referred to as the Grants Management Plan) 

• Notify FEMA on your initial application if you are intending to apply for dam removals. 

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How to Apply – Part 2 of 2: Scope of Work Package 

• Part 2 – Scope of Work (SOW) package 

• The SAA accepts the funding award within 60 days of award date. 

• Develops and submits a SOW package to include dams proposed for project funding. 

• Narrative of how and why the projects were selected for funding, detailed quarterly milestone 

workplan, EHP checklist, and budget narrative. 

• The SOW package must be submitted to FEMA for review during the Part 2 submission period. 

FEMA will review the subrecipient’s local hazard mitigation plan for eligibility. 

• The SOW Package MUST be submitted no later than July 31, 2024. 

• The SOW Package must be submitted and approved by FEMA in order to receive funding and 

begin work. 

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NDSP Grants Resources and 

FEMA Headquarters NDSP Grant Program Contacts 

For the latest information, resources and tools, visit: 

www.fema.gov/dam-safety 

Jena’i Jordan 

NDSP Grants Chief 

jenai.jordan@fema.dhs.gov 

NDSP Grants Helpline: FEMA-NDSP-HHPD@fema.dhs.gov 

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Federal Grants Management Training 

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National Dam Safety Program | Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams Grant Program Update 

Pre-Award – Award Phase – Post Award 
Grants Management Technical Assistance (GMTA) 

• GMTA program provides Training and Technical 

Assistance to Non-Federal Entities 

• The E0705 Fundamentals of Grants 

Management is a virtual course designed to: 

• Identify regulations and navigate Part 2 Code of 

Federal Regulations (CFR); 

• Share effective practices related to the grant 

lifecycle; 

• Highlight the need for written policies and 

procedures that address areas such as 

monitoring, procurement, and reporting; 

• Improve your ability to administer healthy grants 

management! 

Who Should Attend: 

• Non-Federal Entities with Federal Assistance 

Awards 

• Individuals with less than five years of grant 

experience 

Digital Resource Site: 

https://training.fema.gov/grantsmanagement/ 

Email Questions and Training and Technical 

Assistance Requests: 

• fema-gpd-training@fema.dhs.gov 

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Grants Management Technical Assistance 

Upcoming Course Offerings and Seats are open for both virtual courses: 

Course Dates Course Start Time 

March 18 -

March 20, 2024 

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10 a.m. Eastern Time 

June 24 - 10 a.m. Eastern Time 

June 26, 2024 

To Apply: https://training.fema.gov/netc_online_admissions 

EMI Course Catalog Emergency Management Institute | Course Schedules (fema.gov) 
Webinar Subject Proposed Date Proposed Time 

FY2024 Fall NDSP Grants Pre-Award / NOFO 

NDSP / Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security 

Agency Dams Sector 

October 25, 2023 2:00PM ET – 3:00PM ET 

1:00PM ET – 2:30PM ET (repeat of 

9/28) 

October 17, 2023 

NDSP HHPD Special Topics: Hazard Mitigation October 26, 2023 2:00PM ET – 3:00PM ET 

Planning (HM Planning) and Environmental Planning 

and Historic Preservation (EHP) Requirements 

Pre-award and Special Topics Webinars 

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Questions 

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