Description
The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program aims to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in participating communities. The program provides funding for various flood mitigation activities, including capability and capacity building, localized flood risk reduction projects, and individual flood mitigation projects. Eligible applicants include states, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments. The program has a total available funding of $600 million, with $60 million allocated for capability and capacity building activities, $420 million for localized flood risk reduction projects, and $120 million for individual flood mitigation projects.
Key aspects of the job and scope of work include:
• Reducing flood risk to policyholders and the NFIP's financial exposure
• Implementing flood mitigation activities, such as flood-control structures, floodplain restoration, and wetland restoration
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Obtaining necessary environmental permits and clearances before starting construction
• Monitoring ground disturbance during construction and ceasing work if potential archaeological resources are discovered
• Ensuring projects are in conformance with flood insurance requirements