Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Program
Agriculture
Agriculture Assistance Act
Dept Cancellation
Emergency Conservation
Program
Environmental Quality
Incentives Program (EQIP)
Tree Assistance Program
Type of Assistance
Description
Agency* - Contact
Aid to cover crop losses,
livestock and feed losses,
emergency conservation
practices and dairy losses.
The 2007 Act provides approximately $3 billion in agricultural disaster aid for America's
farmers and ranchers. The aid covers crop losses, livestock and feed losses, emergency
conservation practices and dairy losses.
Farm Service Agency (FSA) - Contact State office found at:
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/stateOffices?area=stoffice&subject=la
nding&topic=landing
Website
Dept cancellation for
conservation easements
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=diap&topic=landing
Website
Emergency funding and
technical assistance to
farmers and ranchers. Cost
share payments.
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=landing&topic=landing
USDA FSA ECP provides emergency funding and technical assistance for farmers and
ranchers to rehabilitate farmland damaged by natural disasters and for carrying out
emergency water conservation measures in periods of severe drought, in cases when the
damage or drought is so severe that Federal assistance is necessar. Congress appropriates
funding for ECP.
Website
Funding for livestock and
agricultural land
conservation practices.
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=landing&topic=landing
EQIP provides voluntary conservation programs for farmers and ranchers that promotes
agricultural production and environmental quality as compatible national goals. EQIP
offers financial and technical help to assist eligible participants install or implement
structural and management practices on eligible agricultural land.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/PROGRAMS/EQIP/
USDA FSA Tree Assistance Program (TAP) provides financial assistance to qualifying
orchardists to replace eligible trees, bushes, and vines damaged by natural disasters.
Website
Direct payments
Website
The objective of the program is to reduce the delinquent and non-delinquent borrowers in FSA - Contact State office found at:
exchange for conservation easements placed on environmentally sensitive real property
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/stateOffices?area=stoffice&subject=la
that secures Farm Service Agency loans. Farm Service Agency can forgive their debt in
nding&topic=landing
exchange for conservation easements on environmental sensitive real property that secures
Farm Service Agency loans. (fact sheet available at:
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/printapp?fileName=pf_20070525_consv_en_dnp07.html&n
ewsType=prfactsheet)
FSA - Contact State office found at:
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/stateOffices?area=stoffice&subject=la
nding&topic=landing
NRCS - Edward Brzostek, EQIP Specialist 202-720-1834 or State
office at:
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/PROGRAMS/EQIP/EQIP_signup/2007_E
QIP_Signup/index.html
USDA, FSA - Contact local office available at:
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=contact&subject=landin
g&topic=landing
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=diap&topic=landing
Communications
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Program
Type of Assistance
Interoperable Communications Grants and technical
Technical Assistance Program assistance.
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
Grants and Training (G&T) can provide true interoperable communications support for
local and State first responder agencies through the provision of various types of technical
assistance. As part of this mission, G&T administers the Interoperable Communications
Technical Assistance Program (ICTAP). ICTAP is a technical assistance program
designed to enhance interoperable communications among local, State, and Federal
emergency responders and public safety officials, and is associated with G&T's Urban
Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant program. The goal of the ICTAP program is to
enable local public safety agencies to communicate as they prevent or respond to a
weapons of mass destruction attack. ICTAP also leverages and works with other Federal,
State, and local interoperability efforts whenever possible to enhance the overall capacity
for agencies and individuals to communicate with one another.
Agency* - Contact
US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal
Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) - Contact 1-800368-6498 or http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp
Rapid Emergency
Communication System
Website
Emergency
Communication System
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/ta_ictap.htm
The CodeRED™ Emergency Telephone Calling System is an extremely high-speed
A service of Emergency Communication Network - 1-888-848-6337
telephone communication service available for emergency notifications. CodeRED™
employs a one-of-a-kind Internet mapping capability for geographic targeting of calls,
coupled with a high speed telephone calling system capable of delivering customized prerecorded emergency messages directly to homes and businesses, live individuals and
answering machines, at the rate of up to 60,000 calls per hour. CodeRED™ subscribers
control their emergency broadcasts from anywhere in the world via a secure Internet
Portal. .
Severe weather warning
system
Website
Emergency
Communication System
http://www.coderedweb.com/
ThunderCall™ is an early warning system designed to deliver severe weather warnings to A service of Emergency Communication Network - 1-8-888subscriber's telephones within moments after warning bulletins are issued by the National THUNDER
Weather Service (NWS). ThunderCall™ subscribers receive recorded message alerts
anytime severe weather threatens their local area...24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
ThunderCall™ monitors for the most threatening NWS warnings including tornados, flash
floods, hurricanes, winter storms, and severe thunderstorms. ThunderCall™ is compatible
with both traditional telephone lines, and cellular systems.
http://www.thundercall.com/
Coastal Zone
Beach Erosion Control
Projects
Construction of erosion
controls
Specialized services. US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) designs and constructs the
project.
Website
http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Floodplain/Section%20103.htm
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USACE* - Chief, Planning Services Section
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Bus. (910) 251-4926
Fax (910) 251-4744
email: [email protected]
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Program
Coastal Zone Enhancement
Program
Type of Assistance
Coastal zone protection
program development and
assessment of coastal
management activities.
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
Helps States develop program changes in one more of the following nine coastal zone
enhancement areas of national significance: wetlands, coastal hazardous, public access,
marine debris, cumulative and secondary impacts, special area management plans,
Ocean/Great Lakes resources, energy and governmental facility citing, and aquaculture.
Every five years an assessment of the program is completed.
Coastal Zone Management
Program
Website
Funds and technical
assistance for protection of
coastal resources.
http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/enhanc.html
The program provides funds to protect, restore, and responsibly develop the nation's
important and diverse coastal communities and resources. Under these programs, states
and territories agree to work toward balancing the conservation and development of
coastal resources using state and territorial management authorities, thereby providing for
the sustainable development of the nation's coasts.
National Coastal Zone
Management
Website
Funds and technical
assistance for protection of
coastal resources.
http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/programs/coast_div.html
Voluntary partnership between federal government and U.S. coastal states and territories.
Assist states to exercise effectively their responsibilities in the coastal zone to achieve
wise use of land and water resources, encourage protection of special area management
plans, reasonable coastal dependent economic growth, improved protection of life and
property in hazardous areas. Supports States through financial assistance, mediation,
technical services and participation in priority state, regional, and local forums.
Website
Conservation and Environmental
Aquatic Ecosystem
Funding and direct support
Restoration
for aquatic ecosystem
restoration projects.
Conservation Reserve
Program
NOAA - Contacts can be obtained at:
http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/backmatter/contacts.html or
Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, NOAA Ocean
Service, 1305 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910,
Director: David M. Kennedy, (301) 713-3155 x 123
[email protected] or Deputy Director: Donna Wieting, (30)
713-3155 x 123, [email protected]
NOAA - Contacts can be obtained at:
http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/backmatter/contacts.html or
Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, NOAA Ocean
Service, 1305 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910,
Director: David M. Kennedy, (301) 713-3155 x 123
[email protected] or Deputy Director: Donna Wieting, (30)
713-3155 x 123, [email protected]
http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/programs/coast_div.html
Funding and direct support for aquatic ecosystem restoration projects. Projects includes
restoration of ecosystems destroyed by disasters, enhancement of ecosystems, restoration
of ecosystems/habitats and restoration of ecosystems that result in damage reduction and
control flooding.
http://www.usace.army.mil/
Website
Farmers accept rent for idle The purpose of the program is to enhance environmental benefits on cropland by
envionmentally sensitive
establishment of permanent cover which reduces oil erosion, improves water quality, and
cropland.
restores wildlife habitat. Farmers accept ten or fifteen year contracts to idle
environmentally sensitive cropland in exchange for receiving annual rental payments from
the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Website
Agency* - Contact
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Contacts can be obtained at:
http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/backmatter/contacts.html or
Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, NOAA Ocean
Service, 1305 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910,
Director: David M. Kennedy, (301) 713-3155 x 123
[email protected] or Deputy Director: Donna Wieting, (30)
713-3155 x 123, [email protected]
USACE* - Contact the local Civil Engineer Division at:
http://www.usace.army.mil/cw/cecw-cp/poc/planpoc.html or
http://www.usace.army.mil/howdoi/civilmap.htm
USDA - www.nrcs.usda.gov or 732-537-6040
www.nrcs.usda.gov
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Program
Emergency Watershed
Protection (EWP) Program
Flood Prevention Program
Land Protection/Soil
Conservation
National Estuarine Research
Reserves (NERR)
Non-Point Source Programs
Type of Assistance
Technical and financial
assistance for relief from
imminent hazards in small
watersheds.
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
The purpose of the EWP program is to undertake emergency measures, including the
purchase of flood plain easements, for runoff retardation and soil erosion prevention to
safeguard lives and property from floods, drought, and the products of erosion on any
watershed whenever fire, flood or any other natural occurrence is causing or has caused a
sudden impairment of the watershed. Activities include providing financial and technical
assistance to remove debris from streams, protect destabilized stream banks, establish
cover on critically eroding lands, repairing conservation practices, and the purchase of
flood plain easements. The program is designed for installation of recovery measures.
Agency* - Contact
USDA and NRCS - The contact directory can be found at:
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/about/directory/programs.html or contact:
USDA, NRCS, Deputy Chief for Programs
14th and Independence Ave., SW., Room 5109-S
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202-720-4527
Fax: 202-720-6559
Website
Watershed protection.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/ewp/
Install watershed improvement measures to reduce flood, sedimentation, and erosion
USDA - Contact local office at:
damages; further the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water; and the http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/about/organization/regions.html
conservation and proper utilization of land.
Website
Technical assistance for
run-off retardation and soil
erosion prevention to
reduce hazards to life and
property.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/watershed/
The Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) Program provides technical assistance
Contact the local USDA - NRCS office at:
supported by science-based technology and tools to help people conserve, maintain, and
http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app or James Johnson Acting
improve their natural resources. The CTA Program provides the technical capability,
Conservation Technical Assistance Team Leader (202) 690-5988
including direct conservation planning, design, and implementation assistance, that helps
people plan and apply conservation on the land. This assistance is provided to individuals,
groups, and communities who make natural resource management decisions on private,
tribal, and other non-federal lands. NRCS, through the CTA Program, provides
conservation technical assistance that addresses natural resource conservation issues at the
local level that are of State and national concern.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/cta/
Website
Funding for the protection NERR is a partnership program between NOAA and the coastal states that protects more
of estuarine land and water. than a million acres of estuarine land and water. The NERR System provides funding for
operations, local research, education, graduate research fellowships, system-wide
monitoring, and the coastal training program.
Website
Grants for implementation
of non-point source
programs.
http://nerrs.noaa.gov/
Grants to State to implement non-point source programs, including support for nonstructural watershed resource restoration activities. Focus is to address watersheds where
nonpoint source pollution has resulted in impairment of water quality. Funds are to be
used by States to assist in their implementation of a broad array of programs and
authorities to address all of the water quality threats and impairments caused by nonpoint
source pollution.
Website
http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/cwact.html
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NOAA - Contacts can be found at:
http://nerrs.noaa.gov/contactus.html or Estuarine Reserves Division,
N/ORM5
Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management
NOAA Ocean Service
1305 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-713-3155
Fax: 301-713-4367
EPA - Each state has a contact person that can be identified at:
http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/319hfunds.html or contact EPA,
Office of Water, Chief, Non-Point Source Control Branch: (202)
260-7088, 7100
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Program
Type of Assistance
Partners for Fish and Wildlife Financial and technical
assistance to private
landowners interested in
pursing restoration projects
affecting wetlands and
riparian habitats.
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
The Partners Program provides technical and financial assistance to private landowners
and Tribes who are willing to work with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and
other partners on a voluntary basis to help meet the habitat needs of our Federal Trust
Species. The Partners Program can assist with projects in all habitat types which conserve
or restore native vegetation, hydrology, and soils associated with imperiled ecosystems
such as longleaf pine, bottomland hardwoods, tropical forests, native prairies, marshes,
rivers and streams, or otherwise provide an important habitat requisite for a rare, declining
or protected species. The Partners Program locally-based field biologists work one-on-one
with private landowners and other partners to plan, implement, and monitor their projects.
Partners Program field staff help landowners find other sources of funding and help them
through the permitting process, as necessary. The overall goal of Partners Program projects
is to return a site to the ecological condition that likely existed prior to loss or degradation.
Agency* - Contact
FWS - Contact state office found at:
http://ecos.fws.gov/partners/viewContent.do?viewPage=contact Map
or National Coordinator, Ecological Services: (703) 358-2201 or
(800) 344-WILD
Website
Provides funding for
ecosystem restoration
affected by USACE
construction projects.
http://ecos.fws.gov/partners/viewContent.do?viewPage=home
Provides for ecosystem restoration by modifying structures and/or operations or water
resources projects constructed by the USACE, or restoring areas where a USACE project
contributed to the degradation of an area.
Resource Conservation and
Development
Website
Technical assistance and
loans.
www.army.mil
Technical assistance and loans to finance local project costs. Projects may include land
and water conservation, resource improvements, recreational development, and waste
disposal projects.
Rivers and Trails
Conservation Program
Website
Staff Consultants and
technical assistance.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/rcd/
The Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program, also known as the Rivers &
National Park Service - Contacts are available at:
Trails Program or RTCA, is the community assistance arm of the National Park Service.
http://www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/rtca/contactus/cu_offices.html or
RTCA staff provide technical assistance to community groups and local, State, and federal 202-354-6900
government agencies so they can conserve rivers, preserve open space, and develop trails
and greenways. The RTCA program implements the natural resource conservation and
outdoor recreation mission of the National Park Service in communities across America.
Project Modifications for
Improvement of the
Environment
Watershed Protection
http://www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/rtca/
Website
Grants for non-point source Funds are awarded to States to implement the non-point source programs pursuant to
programs.
Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act. The grants can be used for resource restoration
activities, including wetlands and other aquatic habitat.
http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/NPS/cwact.html
Website
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USACE* - Contact USACE local office located at:
http://www.usace.army.mil/howdoi/where.html*
USDA and NRCS - The contact directory can be found at:
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/about/directory/programs.html or contact:
USDA, NRCS, Deputy Chief for Programs
14th and Independence Ave., SW., Room 5109-S
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202-720-4527
EPA - Contacts available at:
http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/NPS/cwact.html
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Program
Watershed Surveys and
Planning
Type of Assistance
Watershed surveys and
planning for flood plain
management flood
insurance studies.
Website
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
Agency* - Contact
Investigations and surveys of river basins as a basis for the development of coordinated
NRCS - Contact local office at:
water resource programs, floodplain management studies, and flood insurance studies.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/about/organization/regions.html or
NRCS also assists public sponsors to develop watershed plans to mitigate flood damages;
conservation, development, utilization and disposal of water; and conservation and proper
utilization of land. The focus of these plans is to identify solutions that use conservation
practices, including nonstructural measures, to solve problems.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/watershed/Surveys_Plng.html#
Dams
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Program
Dam Safety
Type of Assistance
Education and technical
assistance.
Website
National Dam Safety Program Grants, research, training,
(NDSP)
education, and technical
assistance.
Website
Disaster Assistance
Flood and Post-Flood
Response, Emergency
Operations
Disaster Recovery
Cora C. Brown Fund
Crisis Counseling Assistance
and Training Program
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
Agency* - Contact
Association of State Dame Safety Officials is a non-profit organization of state and federal Association of State Dam Safety Officials - Contact local office
dam safety regulators, dam owners/operators, dam designers, manufacturers/suppliers,
located at: http://www.damsafety.org/contact/
academia, contractors and others interested in dam safety. Our mission is to advance and
improve the safety of dams by supporting the dam safety community and state dam safety
programs, raising awareness, facilitating cooperation, providing a forum for the exchange
of information, representing dam safety interests before governments, providing outreach
programs, and creating a unified community of dam safety advocates.
http://www.damsafety.org/
A partnership of the states, federal agencies, and other stakeholders to encourage
individual and community responsibility for dam safety. Provides grants to help improve
State dam safety programs. Provides resources related to dam safety and educational and
technical assistance.
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/damfailure/ndsp.shtm
Specialized services.
USACE may provide emergency assistance under PL 84-99 (Class 210,
Response Operations, or Class 230, Post Flood Response) to save lives and protect
improved properties (e.g., public facilities/services and residential/commercial
developments) during or following a flood or coastal storm. USACE may provide technical
assistance to save lives and protect improved properties (e.g., public facilities/services and
residential/commercial developments) during or following other types of natural disasters.
Website
http://www.usace.army.mil/cw/cecwhs/em/cecwhs_em.html
Funds to qualified disaster The fund provides for disaster-related needs that have not been, or will not be met by
victims.
government agencies or any other organizations which have programs to address such
needs. Eligible applicants include individuals, families, and groups in need of (1) disasterrelated home repair and rebuilding; (2) disaster-related unmet needs; and (3) other services
which alleviate human suffering and promote the well being of disaster victims.
Website
Crisis Counseling.
http://www.fema.gov/
FEMA has two programs: (1) The immediate services program enables the State or local
agency to respond to the immediate mental health needs with screening, diagnostic, and
counseling techniques, as well as outreach services such as public information and
community networking and (2) The regular services program is designed to provide up to
nine months of crisis counseling, community outreach, and consultation and education
services to people affected by a Presidentially declared disaster. Funding for this program
is separate from the immediate services grant.
Website
http://www.fema.gov/assistance/process/additional.shtm#0
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FEMA - 1-800-621-FEMA
USACE* - United States Army Corps of Engineers
441 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20314
(202) 761-0008
FEMA - There is no formal application procedure. Instead, award
decisions are based on open communications between FEMA
administrators and the agencies, volunteers and professionals who
provide direct assistance to those in need. Once the president has
declared a disaster, voluntary agencies such as the Red Cross or
Salvation Army generally make recommendations for Cora C.
Brown Fund recipients to the FEMA regional director. Government
representatives are also welcome to forward recommendations to the
director.
FEMA - Contact: FEMA, 500 C Street SW, Washington, D.C.
20472, Disaster Assistance: (800) 621-FEMA
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Program
HUD - Disaster Recovery
Assistance+A115
Type of Assistance
Provide funds to assist
communities recover from
Presidential declared
natural disasters.
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
HUD Disaster Recovery Initiative (DRI) Assistance provides Community Development
Block Grant funds made available from supplemental appropriations for recovery from
major disasters declared by the President. Each supplemental appropriations statute
specifies the disasters or time period of disaster declarations for which funding is
available. Grant funds are made available to states and units of general local government,
Indian tribes, and Insular areas, unless provided otherwise by supplemental appropriations
statute, based on their unmet disaster recovery needs. DRI grants are appropriated by
Congress to address unmet disaster recovery needs.
Agency* - Contact
HUD - Contact location HUD office at:
http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm or HUD Community Planning
Development: (202) 708-2605
The most appropriate disaster-related use of funds is for long-term recovery needs, such
as: rehabilitating residential and commercial buildings; homeownership assistance,
including down-payment assistance and interest rate subsidies; building new replacement
housing; code enforcement; acquiring, constructing or reconstructing public facilities and
improvements, including streets, neighborhood centers, and water and sewer facilities;
assistance to disaster-affected businesses for carrying out economic development activities
to create and retain jobs; buying flood prone properties and making other mitigation efforts
to protect damaged properties from, and reduce the cost of, future disaster damage; and
making relocation payments to displaced people and businesses, and other activities.
Funds may also be used for emergency response activities, such as debris removal,
clearance, and demolition not funded by other federal disaster assistance, and
extraordinary increases in the level of public services for disaster victims.
Website
Disaster Recovery Assistance Grants, loans, and
technical assistance for
disaster victims.
Website
Disaster Unemployment
Unemployment benefits
Assistance
Website
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/dri/driquickfacts.cfm
A variety of grants and loans for disaster victims. Technical assistance for rehabilitation is HUD - Contact location HUD office at:
also available.
http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm or HUD Community Planning
Development: (202) 708-2605
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/dri/index.cfm
The Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program provides unemployment benefits FEMA - Contact: FEMA, 500 C Street SW, Washington, D.C.
and re-employment services to individuals who have become unemployed because of
20472, Disaster Assistance: (800) 621-FEMA
major disasters. Benefits begin with the date the individual was unemployed due to the
disaster incident and can extend up to 26 weeks after the Presidential declaration date.
These benefits are made available to individuals not covered by other unemployment
compensation programs, such as self-employed, farmers, migrant and seasonal workers,
and those who have insufficient quarters to qualify for other unemployment compensation.
All unemployed individuals must register with the State's employment services office
before they can receive DUA benefits. However, although most States have a provision
that an individual must be able and available to accept employment opportunities
comparable to the employment the individual held before the disaster, not all States
require an individual to search for work.
http://www.fema.gov/assistance/process/additional.shtm#0
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Program
Fisheries Disaster Relief
Mitigation Assessment Team
(MAT)
Voluntary Organizations
Recovery Assistance
Type of Assistance
Grants
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
Grants or cooperative agreements to states determined to have been affected by a
commercial fishery failure or serious disruption affecting future production due to a
fishery resource disaster arising from natural or undetermined causes.
Website
Assessing the vulnerability
of buildings, and
increasing building
resistance to damage by
hazard events.
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/mb/financial_services/disaster.htm
The mitigation assessment team assembles quickly to assess the performance of buildings FEMA - 1-800-621-FEMA
and related infrastructure in the aftermath of disaster. This combination of construction,
engineering, and hazard experts determine which construction techniques and materials
withstood the forces of the hazard, and which did not. The MAT experts document their
findings and recommend building techniques to mitigate future damages in post disaster
MAT reports.
Website
Disaster assistance
http://www.fema.gov/rebuild/mat/index.shtm
Mass care (shelter and feeding), welfare inquiries, health and mental health services, child Disaster Relief Agencies listed at:
care, home repairs (labor and funding), emergency communications, debris removal, burn http://www.disastercenter.com/agency.htm
services, cleaning supplies, personal property, distribution of supplies, transportation, loan
personnel, and other specialized program and services.
http://www.disastercenter.com/agency.htm
Website
Drinking Water
Emergency Community Water Grants for improved
These grants are designed for rural communities with a significant decline in quantity or
Assistant Grants
drinking water quantity and quality of drinking water. The population must not exceed 10,000 and median household
quality.
incomes of 100 percent of a State's non-metropolitan median household income. Grants
may be made for 100 percent of project costs. The maximum grant is $500,000 when a
significant decline in quantity, imminent source shortage or quality of water occurred
within 2 years, or $75,000 to make emergency repairs and replacement of facilities on
existing systems.
Website
Emergency Water Supply and Water supplies.
Drought Assistance Programs
Dredge Materials
Beneficial uses of dredged
materials
Agency* - Contact
NMFS - Contact: Steve Aguzin
Financial Services Division (F/MB5)
National Marine Fisheries Service
1315 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 713-2358
USDA -Contact state agency at:
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/recd_map.html
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/disasters/disassistance.html#disauth
USACE assistance under this authority may include, but is not limited to, purchase of
USACE* - Governor must write a letter ro USACE through the State
water, transport of water to local water points, delivery of bulk or bottled water to
Emergency Management Office
community-level distribution points, temporary connection of a new supply to the existing
distribution system, installation of temporary filtration, or use of military units with water
purification/storage/distribution capability.
Website
http://www.usace.army.mil/
Technical assistance.
Direct assistance for projects that protect, restore, and create aquatic and ecological related USACE* - Contact the local Civil Engineer Division at:
habitats, including wetlands, in connection with dredging and authorized Federal
http://www.usace.army.mil/cw/cecw-cp/poc/planpoc.html or
navigation project.
http://www.usace.army.mil/howdoi/civilmap.htm
http://el.erdc.usace.army.mil/dots/budm/budm.cfm
Website
Earthquakes
National Earthquake Hazard Research into basic and
Provides improved design and construction methods and practices, land use controls and
Reduction Program (NEHRP) applied earth and building redevelopment, prediction techniques and early-warning systems, coordinated emergency
sciences and early warning preparedness plans, and public education and involvement programs.
systems.
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NEHRP involves the FEMA, NIST, NSF, and USGS/John R. Hayes,
Jr. (301) 975-5640 [email protected] and John Filson (703) 6486785 [email protected] and regional offices located at:
http://www.nehrp.gov/contact/index.htm
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Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Program
USGS National Seismic Map
Hazard Maps
Economic Development
Business and Planning (BP)
Disaster Unemployment
Assisstance
Job Creation
Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) State
Administered Program
Type of Assistance
Website
Seismic mapping.
Description
http://www.nehrp.gov/
Seismic mapping.
Agency* - Contact
Website
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/hazmaps/products_data/index.php
Financial assistance and
business planning.
BP works in partnership with the private sector and the community-based organizations to USDA - Contact local Rural Development field staff at:
provide financial assistance and business planning. BP helps fund projects that create or
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/recd_map.html
preserve quality jobs and/or promote a clean rural environment. The financial resources of
BP are often leveraged with those of other public and private credit source lenders to meet
business and credit needs in under-served areas. Recipients of these programs may include
individuals, corporations, partnerships, cooperatives, public bodies, nonprofit
corporations, Indian tribes, and private companies. Various grants and loans and types of
planning assistance is available.
Website
Direct payments
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/busp/bprogs.htm
Disaster Unemployment Assistance provides financial assistance to individuals whose
Department of Labor (DOL) - Contact state employment agency
employment or self-employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of a major
available at: http://www.servicelocator.org/OWSLinks.asp
disaster declared by the President of the United states. Before an individual can be
determined eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, it must be established that the
individual is not eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits (under any state or
federal law). The program is administered by states as agents of the federal government.
Website
Grants.
http://www.ows.doleta.gov/unemploy/disaster.asp
Provides grants for projects designed to alleviate conditions of substantial and persistent
EDA* - Contact Regional Office at:
unemployment and underemployment in economically-distressed areas and regions of the http://www.eda.gov/AboutEDA/Regions.xml
Nation, and to address economic dislocations resulting from sudden and severe job losses.
Supports post-disaster long-term economic recovery through emergency supplemental
appropriations for specific disasters and normal program appropriations.
USGS - Contacts for specific locations can be found at:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/contactus/regional.php
http://www.eda.gov/AboutEDA/Regions.xml
Website
Grants to States to develop Grants to States to develop viable communites (e.g., housing, a suitable living
viable communities.
environment, expanded economic opportunities) in non-entitled areas, for low- and
moderate-income persons. The primary statutory objective of the CDBG program is to
develop viable communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living
environment and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and
moderate-income. The State must ensure that at least 70 percent of its CDBG grant funds
are used for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons over a one-, two-, or
three-year time period selected by the State. This general objective is achieved by
granting "maximum feasible priority" to activities which benefit low- and moderateincome families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. Under unique
circumstances, States may also use their funds to meet urgent community development
needs.
Website
HUD - State CDBG Program Manager available at:
http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm or contact of State and Small
Cities Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, HUD
Headquarters (202) 708-3587 or HUD Community Planning
Development Officers at:
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/about/staff/fodirectors/
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/stateadmin/
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Program
Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG)
Entitlement Communities
Program
Economic Adjustment
Assistance Program
Type of Assistance
Grants to communities to
develop viable
communities.
Website
Assistance for regions
experiencing adverse
economic changes.
Website
Emergency Response Planning
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
Agency* - Contact
The program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties to
HUD - State CDBG Program Manager available at:
develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living
http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm or contact of State and Small
environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate- Cities Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, HUD
income persons.
Headquarters (202) 708-3587 or HUD Community Planning
Development Officers at:
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/about/staff/fodirectors/
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/entitlement/
The Economic Adjustment Assistance Program provides a wide range of technical,
planning and infrastructure assistance in regions experiencing adverse economic changes
that may occur suddenly or over time. This program is designed to respond flexibly to
pressing economic recovery issues and is well suited to help address challenges faced by
U.S. regions and communities.
EDA* - EDA's Regional Office representative or Economic
Development Representative at:
http://www.eda.gov/AboutEDA/Regions.xml*
http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.PROGRAM_TEXT_RPT.SHOW?p_arg_names=prog_nbr&p_arg_values=11.307
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Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Program
Energy
High Energy Cost Grants
US Dept of Energy (DOE)
Weatherization Assistance
Program
Fire Management Assistance
Program A115
Type of Assistance
Description
Agency* - Contact
Grants.
High Energy Cost Grants (CFDA 10.859) are available for improving and providing
energy generation, transmission and distribution facilities serving communities with
average home energy costs exceeding 275% of the national average. Grant funds may be
used for on-grid and off-grid renewable energy projects, energy efficiency and energy
conservation projects serving eligible communities. Applications accepted for competitive
grant awards only during the application period announced in a published Notice of
Funding Availability.
USDA - Karen Larsen
Rural Development Electric Programs
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Stop 1560, Room 5165-South
Washington, DC 20250-1560
Telephone: (202) 720-9545 Fax: (202) 690-0717
Email [email protected].
Website
http://www.usda.gov/rus/electric/hecgp/index.htm
Financial assistance to
retrofit energy equipment
in wind and flood prone
low income houses
This workshop is for home inspectors working under the auspices of DOE's
Weatherization Assistance Program either through state programs or community action
agencies. The purpose of the workshop is to broaden the scope of activities of several state
and federal agencies delivering services to low-income families to include hazard
mitigation. The average expenditure limit is $6,500 per home
DOE has also worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to
streamline services to low-income clients. FEMA interacts with low-income homeowners
in disaster mitigation. For example, FEMA encourages combustion equipment to be
secured in homes that lie in a flood plain; DOE wants the equipment to be as efficient as
possible.
Website
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/weatherization/hazard_workshop.cfm
Mitigation activities and
grants.
Fire Management Assistance is available to States, local and tribal governments, for the
FEMA - Contact FEMA regional office available at:
mitigation, management, and control of fires on publicly or privately owned forests or
http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm or 1-800-621grasslands, which threaten such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. The Fire FEMA
Management Assistance declaration process is initiated when a State submits a request for
assistance to the FEMA Regional Director at the time a "threat of major disaster" exists.
The entire process is accomplished on an expedited basis and a FEMA decision is
rendered in a matter of hours. The Fire Management Assistance Grant Program provides a
75 percent Federal cost share and the State pays the remaining 25 percent for actual costs.
Washington Department of Community, Trade, and Economic
Development
P.O. Box 42525
Olympia, WA 98504-2525
Phone: 360-725-2908
Fax: 360-586-5880
Steven Payne
Managing Director
Phone: (360) 725-2950
Email: [email protected]
Before a grant can be awarded, a State must demonstrate that total eligible costs for the
declared fire meet or exceed either the individual fire cost threshold - which is applies to
single fires, or the cumulative fire cost threshold, which recognizes numerous smaller fires
burning throughout a State. Eligible firefighting costs may include expenses for field
camps; equipment use, repair and replacement; tools, materials and supplies; and
mobilization and demobilization activities.
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/fmagp/index.shtm
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Program
National Fire Plan A171
Rural Fire Assistance (RFA)
Type of Assistance
Grants, technical
assistance, and emergency
response.
Website
Grants.
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
Communities need many types of assistance, and community participation is at the core of
carrying out citizen-driven solutions to reduce the risks of fire in the wildland/urban
interface. Agencies provide support for educating citizens on the effects of fire,
community fire protection planning, and training and equipping rural and volunteer
firefighters. Through a variety of grant programs including Rural, State, and Volunteer
Fire Assistance and Economic Action Programs, delivered by the Agencies and the State
Foresters, communities can take action to live safely in fire-prone areas. Conducts
emergency stabilization treatments essential to protecting lives and properties downstream
of burned areas. This work, often implemented over the course of several years following a
wildfire, includes reforestation, road and trail rehabilitation, fence replacement, fish and
wildlife habitat restoration, invasive plant treatments, and replanting and reseeding with
native or other desirable vegetation.
http://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/NFP/index.shtml
The RFA grant program is designed to support the fire protection capabilities of rural and
volunteer fire departments that typically fight fires near or on Department of the Interior
(DOI) lands. With an annual appropriated budget for the RFA program, the DOI offers
awards up to $20,000 to be dedicated to training, equipment purchases, and fire
prevention work on a cost-shared basis. DOI lands are administered by one of the
following four agencies: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Indian Affairs
(BIA), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Park Service (NPS).
Agency* - Contact
USDA and DOI - Contacts; E-mail Address: [email protected];
USDA Forest Service; (202) 205-1332; USDA Forest Service,
National Fire Plan, S&PF, 1400 Independence Ave. SW - 1107
Washington, D.C. 20250-1107
Department of the Interior - Office of Wildland Fire Coordination
(202) 606-3211
Department of the Interior, Office of Wildland Fire Coordination,
Mailstop 2660MIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20240
USDA and DOI - Contacts; E-mail Address: [email protected];
USDA Forest Service; (202) 205-1332; USDA Forest Service,
National Fire Plan, S&PF, 1400 Independence Ave. SW - 1107
Washington, D.C. 20250-1107
Department of the Interior - Office of Wildland Fire Coordination
(202) 606-3211
Department of the Interior, Office of Wildland Fire Coordination,
Mailstop 2660MIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20240
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Program
State Fire Assistance (SFA)
Volunteer Fire Assistance
(VFA)
Type of Assistance
Website
Technical assistance,
education, and grants.
Website
Technical assistance,
education, and grants.
Website
Financial and Loan Guarantees
Flood Plain Management
National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP)
Floodplain services
Flood Plain Management
Services Program (FPMSP)
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
Agency* - Contact
http://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/communities/index.shtml
The SFA program assists state forestry agencies in wildfire response coordination and
National Association of State Foresters - Contact State Forester's
delivery, compliance with the national safety and training standards that ensure state and office.
local crew deployment to federal fires and other emergency situations, hazard assessments,
fuels treatment projects, and public education efforts.
http://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/communities/index.shtml
The VFA program, formerly known as the Rural Community Fire Protection program, is
National Association of State Foresters - Contact State Forester's
administered by state forestry agencies through 50-50 cost-sharing grants to local fire
office.
departments in rural communities. The program's main goal is to provide federal financial,
technical, and other assistance in the organization, training, and equipping of fire
departments in rural areas with a population of 10,000 or less.
http://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/communities/index.shtml
Grants to identify
floodplain issues.
Provides a Community Assistance Program (CAP). The program is a product-oriented
FEMA - 1-800-621-FEMA
financial assistance program directly related to the flood loss reduction objectives of NFIP.
States that are participating in the NFIP are eligible for this Federally-funded assistance.
The CAP is intended to help States identify, prevent, and resolve floodplain management
issues in participating communities before a flood event.
Website
Flood technical and
planning assistance to
State, regional, and local
governments, Indian
Tribes, and non-Federal
public agencies.
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/floodplain/fema_cap-ssse.shtm
Develop site-specific data on obstructions to flood flows; flood formation and timing;
USACE* - Contact the floodplain management staff in the
flood depths; flood-water velocities and extent, duration, and frequency of flooding.
appropriate USACE regional office. Regional offices can be located
Information on natural and cultural floodplain resources and flood loss potentials. Special at http://www.usace.army.mil/*
studies on all aspects of floodplain management planning.
Website
Floodplain services.
http://www.usace.army.mil/
Through FPMSP, the USACE provides information, technical assistance and planning
USACE* - Contact the floodplain management staff in the
guidance (paid for by the federal government) to states and local communities to help them appropriate USACE regional office. Regional offices can be located
address flood damage reduction issues. USACE provides community and site-specific
at http://www.usace.army.mil/
flood risk information. Typical focus areas are wetland assessment, dam safety/failure,
flood damage reduction, floodplain management and coastal zone management and
protection.
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Program
Food
Disaster Assistance - Food
Type of Assistance
Website
Food following a disaster
Website
Hazard Identification and Mapping
Flood Hazard Mapping
National Flood Insurance
Maps
National Digital Orthophoto
Program
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) coordinates with State, local and voluntary
organizations to: provide food for shelters and other mass feeding sites;distribute food
packages directly to households in need in limited situations; and issue emergency food
stamp benefits. As part of the National Response Plan, FNS supplies food to disaster relief
organizations such as the Red Cross and the Salvation Army for mass feeding or
household distribution. State agencies notify USDA of the types and quantities of food that
relief organizations need for emergency feeding operations. FNS also authorizes States to
operate a Disaster Food Stamp Program.
Agency* - Contact
USDA - Headquarters: Brenda Lisi, Disaster Coordinator
3101 Park Center Drive, Room 900
Alexandria, Virginia 22302
Phone: (703) 305-2041
Fax:
(703) 305-2908
Regional offices available at:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/disasters/response/contacts.htm
http://www.fns.usda.gov/disasters/disaster.htm
Maintains and updates the National Flood Insurance Program maps. Provides the latest
developments in flood hazard mapping, and publishes a Flood Map News e-mail bulletin.
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/index.shtm
Website
Flood and hazard mapping. Develops topographic maps for mapping of flooding and other hazards.
Website
National Seismic Map Hazard Seismic mapping
Maps
Website
Stream Gauging and Flood
Data on flood
Monitoring Network
characteristics of rivers.
Website
Soil Survey
Provides information on
soil types, assists with
wetland delineation and
identification.
Homeland Security
Buffer Zone Protection
Program
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
http://www.usace.army.mil/
http://www.ndop.gov/
Seismic mapping.
FEMA - 1-877-FEMA MAP
Contacts for various agencies involved and be obtained at:
http://www.ndop.gov/contacts.html
USGS - Contacts for specific locations can be found at:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/contactus/regional.php
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/hazmaps/products_data/index.php
Operation of a network of over 4,470 stream gauging stations that provide data on flood
characteristics of rivers and historic stream flow data.
http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=820
Provides soil survey of counties that can be used to assist with farming, conservation,
mitigation or related purposes.
USGS -Pat Jorgenson (650) 329-4000 [email protected]
NRCS - For a list of published surveys see:
http://soils.usda.gov/survey/printed_surveys/ and local county
government have soil surveys for counties.
Website
http://soils.usda.gov/
Grants.
The Buffer Zone Protection Program provides grant funding to build security and riskDHS - State Homeland Security contact available at:
management capabilities at the state and local level to secure critical infrastructure
http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
including chemical facilities, nuclear and electric power plants, dams, stadiums, arenas
and other high-risk areas. Specifically, the program helps to implement buffer zone
programs by providing funds to support planning and equipment acquisition. In FY06, this
program awarded approximately $48 million in grant funds to state and local authorities.
In this program, local jurisdictions work with the states to create Buffer Zone Plans which
outline protective measures to be undertaken around designated facilities. Those Buffer
Zone Plans are submitted to DHS, evaluated and approved before the state can then
drawdown allocated funds. From 2002-2006, DHS has distributed more than $139 million
through the Buffer Zone Protection Program.
Website
http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1159898754850.shtm
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Program
Chemical Buffer Zone
Protection Program
Citizens Corps Program
Intercity Bus Security Grant
Program
Law Enforcement Terrorism
Prvention Program
Public Safety Interoperable
Communication Grant
Program
Metropolitan Medical
Response System
Type of Assistance
Grants.
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
The Chemical Sector Buffer Zone Protection Grant Program is a targeted effort that
provides funds to build security and risk-management capabilities at the state and local
level for chemical sector critical infrastructure from acts of terror and other hazards.
Chemical Sector Buffer Zone funding is specifically focused on enhancing the protection
of facilities that, if attacked, could cause Weapons of Mass Destruction-like effects. The
Chemical Buffer Zone Protection Program provided $25 million in FY06.
Agency* - Contact
DHS - State Homeland Security contact available at:
http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
Website
Funds.
http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1159898754850.shtm
Citizen Corps is the Department of Homeland Security’s grassroots initiative that
DHS - State Homeland Security contact available at:
encourages citizens to play a role in hometown security through personal preparedness and http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
coordinated by over 1,200 local Citizen Corps Council nationwide. The funds support
Citizen Corps Council efforts to engage citizens in all-hazards prevention, protection,
response and recovery.
Website
Grants.
http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
The grant program enhances security for the millions of passengers who travel using our
DHS - State Homeland Security contact available at:
nation's buses on a daily basis. The program places a strong emphasis on providing
http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
resources that will help intercity bus systems better prevent and detect possible explosive
devices, as well as chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents. Program funding
supports passenger and baggage screening, enhancements to bus facility security, and
system improvements to better monitor, track, and communicate with vehicles. Funds also
may be used for related training and exercises. Grant recipients are selected through a
competitive application process.
Website
Funds.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/grants_programs.htm#fy05ibsgp
Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program focuses upon the prevention of terrorist DHS - State Homeland Security contact available at:
attacks and provides law enforcement and public safety communities with funds to support http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
the following activities: intelligence gathering and information sharing through
enhancing/establishing fusion centers; hardening high-value targets; planning strategically;
continuing to build interoperable communications; and collaborating with non-law
enforcement partners, other government agencies and the private sector
Website
Grants.
http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program assists public safety agencies
in the acquisition of, deployment of, or training for the use of interoperable
communications systems that can utilize reallocated public safety spectrum in the 700
MHz band for radio communication.
http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
The Metropolitan Medical Response System grant program funds support response
jurisdictions to further enhance and sustain an integrated, systematic mass casualty
incident preparedness program that enables a first response during the first crucial hours of
an incident.
Website
Grants.
Website
DHS - State Homeland Security contact available at:
http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
DHS - State Homeland Security contact available at:
http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
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Program
Nonprofit Security Grant
Program
Port Security Grant Program
Public Safety Interoperable
Communications Grant
Program
State Homeland Security
Program
Transit Security Grant
Program
Type of Assistance
Grants.
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
Agency* - Contact
The FY2007 NSGP provides funding support for target hardening activities to nonprofit
DHS - State Homeland Security contact available at:
organizations that are deemed at high risk of a potential terrorist attack. While this funding http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
is provided specifically to high-risk nonprofit organizations, the program seeks to integrate
nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It is
also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness
activities among public and private community representatives, State and local
government agencies, and Citizen
Corps Councils.
Website
Grants.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/grants_programs.htm#fy2007UASI
This grant program provides grant funding to port areas for the protection of critical port
infrastructure from terrorism. The funds are primarily intended to
assist ports in enhancing risk management capabilities, enhanced domain awareness,
capabilities to prevent, detect, respond to and recover from attacks involving improvised
explosive devices and other non-conventional weapons, as well as training and exercises.
Website
Grants.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/grants_programs.htm#fy2007grants
Funds interoperable communications projects from the 56 States and Territories. The
awards will help state and local first responders improve public safety communications
during a natural or man--made disaster. The deadline for submission of each State and
Territory's Investment Justification is December 3, 2007.
Website
Grants.
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/psic/applicant.html
State Homeland Security Grant Program supports the implementation of the State
DHS - State Homeland Security contact available at:
Homeland Security Strategy to address the identified planning, equipment, training, and
http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
exercise needs for acts of terrorism. In addition, the program supports the implementation
of the National Preparedness Goal, the National Incident Management System , and the
National Response Plan.
Website
Grants.
http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
This grant program assists the Nation’s transit systems in obtaining the resources required DHS - State Homeland Security contact available at:
to support the Goal and the associated National Priorities. Through a risk-based approach http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
focused on regional planning, infrastructure protection, improvised explosive devices and
other non-conventional methods of attack, as well as training, exercises and citizen
preparedness.
Website
Urban Area Security Initiative Funds for planning and
Grant Program
training.
DHS - State Homeland Security contact available at:
http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
National Telecommunications and Information Administration http://www.ntia.doc.gov/psic/
http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2006/press_release_0706.shtm
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program funds address the unique planning,
DHS - State Homeland Security contact available at:
equipment, training, and exercise needs of high threat, high density urban areas, and assist http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
them in building an enhanced and sustainable capacity to prevent, protect against, respond
to, and recover from acts of terrorism.
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Program
Type of Assistance
Website
Housing
Demolition and Revitalization Grants.
of Severely Distressed Public
Housing (HOPE VI)
Disaster Voucher Program
(DVP) A191
Website
Covers housing costs for
families who lived in
public housing or received
other HUD rental
assistance but were
displaced by the
hurricanes.
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/
Agency* - Contact
Any Public Housing Authority that has severely distressed public housing units in its
HUD - Contact local office available at:
inventory is eligible to apply. Indian Housing Authorities and Public Housing Authorities http://www.hud.gov/localoffices.cfm
that only administer the Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) Program are NOT eligible
to apply. Individuals are also NOT eligible to apply. Funds available for: (1) Capital costs
of major rehabilitation, new construction and other physical improvements; (2) Demolition
of severely distressed public housingAcquisition of sites for off-site construction; (3)
Community and supportive service programs for residents, including those relocated as a
result of revitalization efforts. Funds also available for assistance to smaller communities
in the development of affordable housing that is undertaken in connection with a Main
Street revitalization effort.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/hope6/
Families who lived in public housing prior to the storm are projected to continue receiving
DVP assistance until June 30, 2008, based on current available funding and the number of
families assisted. This extension also covers families who are assisted by other HUD
housing programs, including those in senior and disabled housing, those in multifamily
housing and families who were homeless prior to the storms. Families who participated in
HUD's regular housing voucher program, known as Section 8 or the Housing Choice
Voucher Program (HCV), prior to the storms will return to the HCV program that covered
the cost of their housing. These families were transferred to DVP assistance temporarily to
ensure they continued to receive their housing subsidy during the recovery period.
Families who are currently receiving assistance or think they may be
eligible for the DVP, but have not signed up, should immediately
call toll-free at 1-866-373-9509 to ensure residents questions and
concerns are promptly addressed. Operators are available beginning
August 1, 2007, Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 7:00pm
EDT, and 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT on Saturday and Sunday.
Additional information at:
http://www.hud.gov/utilities/intercept.cfm?/offices/pih/publications/
notices/07/pih2007-17.pdf
These 7,600 families will be reverted to the original program on December 31, 2007.
Vouchers can be used anywhere in United States, as long as residents can find housing and
the voucher is accepted by another public housing agency. The extension will provide
assistance to displaced residents until June 30, 2008. No additional families may be
admitted to the DVP after September 1, 2007.
Website
Home Investments Partnership Grants to States and local
Program (HOME)
government for permanent
and transitional housing.
Website
http://www.hud.gov/news/dvp.cfm
HOME provides formula grants to States and localities that communities use—often in
Contact local HUD office at: http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm or
partnership with local nonprofit groups—to fund a wide range of activities that build, buy, (202) 708-2685 or 1 (800) 998-9999
and/or rehabilitate affordable housing for rent or homeownership or provide direct rental
assistance to low-income people. Allows States and local governments to use HOME
funds for grants, direct loans, loan guarantees or other forms of credit enhancement, or
rental assistance or security deposits. Also provides technical assistance.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/programs/home/index.cfm
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Program
Indian Community
Development Block Grant
(ICDBC)
Individuals and Households
Program (IHP)
Rural Housing Preservation
Grants (RHP)+A254
Type of Assistance
Grants for housing and
community and economic
development.
Website
Assists individuals in a
declared disaster with
damaged or destoryed
properties.
Website
Grants.
Website
Rural Development Assistance Housing for Rural
- Housing
Development-financed
apartment complexes.
Website
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
The ICDBG Program provides eligible grantees with direct grants for use in developing
viable Indian and Alaska Native Communities, including decent housing, a suitable living
environment, and economic opportunities, primarily for low and moderate income persons.
The ICDBG program can provide funding for recipients in the following categories: (1)
Housing: Housing rehabilitation, land acquisition to support new housing construction,
and under limited circumstances, new housing construction. (2) Community Facilities:
Infrastructure construction, e.g., roads, water and sewer facilities; and, single or
multipurpose community buildings. (3) Economic Development: Wide variety of
commercial, industrial, agricultural projects which may be recipient owned and operated
or which may be owned and/or operated by a third party.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/ih/grants/icdbg.cfm
IHP assistas individual in are of declared disaser whose property has been damaged or
destroyed, showes losses are not covered by insurance, who reister for assistance and
establish eligibility. Includes temporary housing, repair, replacement, and permanent
housing construction.
www.fema.org
The Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) program provides grants to sponsoring
organizations for the repair or rehabilitation of low- and very low-income housing. The
grants are competitive and are made available in areas whnere there is a concentration of
need.Those assisted must own very low- or low-income housing, either as homeowners,
landlords, or members of a cooperative. Very low income is defined as below 50 percent of
the area median income (AIM); low income is between 50 and 80 percent of AMI. Eligible
sponsors include state agencies, units of local government, Native American tribes, and
nonprofit organizations. HPG funds received by the sponsors are combined with other
programs or funds and used as loans, grants, or subsidies for recipient households based
on a plan contained in the sponsor's application. Funds must be used within a two-year
period. The objective of the HPG program is to repair or rehabilitate individual housing,
rental properties, or co-ops owned and/or occupied by very low- and low-income rural
persons. Housing Preservation Grant assistance is available from grantees to assist verylow and low-income homeowners to repair and rehabilitate their homes. Assistance is also
available to rental property owners to repair and rehabilitate their units providing they
agree to make such units available to very-low and low-income families. Financial
assistance provided by the grantee may be in the form of a grant, loan, interest reduction
on commercial loans, or other comparable assistance. The population limit of towns served
is 20,000.
Agency* - Contact
Office of Native American Program - Home/Contact one of the
regional offices found at:
http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/ih/onap/area_onap.cfm*
FEMA - 1-800-621-FEMA
USDA - Contacts available at:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?navtype=
MA&navid=CONTACT_US
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/mfh/brief_mfh_hpg.htm
Natural disaster loans and grants are available in counties designated by the President as a USDA Rural Development/Centralized Servicing Center - Borrower
disaster area to help family whose Rural Development-financed homes were damaged or Assistance Branch Special Assistance Section, Post Office Box
destroyed. Loan serving options are available to help families who experience financial
66889, St Louis, MO 63166 - 1-800-414-1226
problems after the disaster.
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/disasters/disassistance.html#disauth
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Program
Type of Assistance
Section 502 Home Ownership Provide eligible households
in rural communities
opportunities to obtain
housing.
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
The program provides eligible households in rural communities an opportunity to obtain
adequate but modest, decent, safe and sanitary dwellings if no other credit source is
available to them. Rural Development can make100% financed 38-year loans to obtain
existing or new dwellings for very low and low income households who will live in an
eligible rural community under 20,000 population.
Agency* - Contact
USDA - Contact location office at:
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/recd_map.html
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/index.html
Website
Section 504 Loan/Grant Home Grants to assist with home To assist owner-occupants in rural areas to repair their home, and remove safety or health USDA - Contact location office at:
Improvement
repair in rural areas.
hazards. Grant feature has a ceiling of $7,500 and must be 62 years or older to qualify.
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/recd_map.html
Grant funds can only be used to remove safety and health hazards. Loan feature has a
ceiling of $20,000 which can be amortized over 20 years as 1% interest rate. For very low
income households in an eligible rural community generally under 20,000 population.
Self-help Homeowners
Opportunities Program
(SHOP)
Website
Funds.
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/
SHOP provides funds for eligible national and regional non-profit organizations and
consortia to purchase home sites and develop or improve the infrastructure needed to set
the stage for sweat equity and volunteer-based homeownership programs for low-income
persons and families. SHOP funds are used for eligible expenses to develop decent, safe
and sanitary non-luxury housing for low-income persons and families who otherwise
would not become homeowners. Homebuyers must be willing to contribute significant
amounts of their own sweat equity toward the construction of the housing units. SHOP
funds may be used for only land acquisition, infrastructure improvements, and
administrative costs. Total land acquisition and infrastructure improvement costs together
may not exceed an average of $15,000 in SHOP assistance per home. Administrative costs
(program administration, planning and management development costs) may not exceed
20% of the grant amount.
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HUD - The Office of Affordable Housing Programs at HUD's Office
of Community Planning and Development (CPD) administers the
program. For information you may call (202) 708-2684. Hearingimpaired users may call the Federal Information Relay Service at 1800-877-8339 or contact local office availabe at:
http://www.hud.gov/localoffices.cfm
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Program
Insurance
Community Rating System
(CRS)
Federal Crop Insurance
Program
National Flood Insurance
Program
Mortgage Insurance for
Disaster Victims
Repetitive Fund Claims
Severe Repetitive Loss
Program Pilot Program
Type of Assistance
Website
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/programs/shop/
Agency* - Contact
Discounted flood insurance The National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) is a
FEMA - Contacts available through:
rates.
voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/CRS/
management activities that exceed the minimum NFIP requirements. As a result, flood
insurance premium rates are discounted to reflect the reduced flood risk resulting from the
community actions meeting the three goals of the CRS: (1) reduce flood losses; (2)
facilitate accurate insurance rating; and (3) promote the awareness of flood insurance.
Website
Direct payments of
insurance claims.
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/CRS/
Insurance against unavoidable causes of loss such as adverse weather conditions, fire
insects, or other natural disasters beyond the producer's control.
Website
Insurance
http://www.rma.usda.gov/news/2007/09/906prf.html
Makes available flood insurance to residents of communities that adopt and enforce
minimum floodplain management requirements.
http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/
This program provides mortgage insurance to protect lenders against the risk of default on
mortgages to qualified disaster victims. Individuals are eligible for this program if their
homes are located in an area that was designated by the President as a disaster area and if
their homes were destroyed or damaged to such an extent that reconstruction or
replacement is necessary. Insured mortgages may be used to finance the purchase or
reconstruction of a one-family home that will be the principal residence of the homeowner.
Website
Mortgage Insurance
Website
Grants to reduce or
eliminate the risk of flood
damage to insured
properties.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ins/203h-dft.cfm
To reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to structures insured under the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that have had one or more claim payment's) for
flood damages. Acquisition of insured properties that have had one or more NFIP claims.
Project grants are available for: acquisition, structure demolition, or structure relocation
with the property deed restricted for open space uses in perpetuity. All properties must be
insured at the time of application.
Website
To reduce or eliminate the
long-term risk of flood
damage to servere
repetitive loss.
http://www.fema.gov/
To reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to severe repetitive loss
residential properties and the associated drain on the National Flood Insurance Fund
(NFIF) from such properties. Mitigation activities that reduce or eliminate the long-term
risk of flood damage to severe repetitive loss properties. Activities such as: acquisition,
structure demolition, or structure relocation with the property deed restricted for open
space uses in perpetuity; elevation of structures; dry flood proofing of historic structures;
minor physical localized flood control projects; and, mitigation reconstruction (demolition
and rebuilding of structures). All properties must be insured at the time of application.
Website
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/srl/index.shtm
USDA, Risk Management Agency - Contact:
Brent Doane (202) 690-2092
Shirley Pugh (202) 690-0437 or find an agent at:
http://www3.rma.usda.gov/tools/agents/companies/
FEMA - Contact FEMA Regional Office at:
http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/nfip_regions.shtm
HUD - Contacts avaialable at:
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ins/203h-dft.cfm or 1-800-4837342
Applicants must apply using paper OMB and FEMA forms,
including the eGrants project sub-application,
available at www.fema.gov/government/grant/rfc or
www.grants.gov
FEMA - Contact FEMA Regional Office at:
http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/nfip_regions.shtm or State
Hazard Mitigation Officers at:
http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/shmo.shtm or 1-800-621-FEMA
Land
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Program
Land Acquisition
Federal Land Transfer
Legal Services
Legal Assistance Program
Type of Assistance
Purchases land for
inclusion in the National
Wildlife Refuge System.
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
Acquires or purchases easements on high-quality lands and waters for inclusion Ito the
National Wildlife Refuge System.
Agency* - Contact
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Division of Realty
4401 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: (703) 358-1713
Fax: (703) 358-2223
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website
Excess Federal property
available.
http://www.fws.gov/realty/
Only states, counties, municipalities, and similar government entities may acquire surplus
Federal land for parks and recreational areas through an approved application by the
Federal Lands to Parks Program. No preference is given to any particular level of
government. Land acquired through the Federal Lands to Parks Program must be used for
public park and recreational use in perpetuity. It may be developed for a single recreational
activity, or multiple recreation activities, or be used to support an existing park or
recreation area by providing parking or improved access. It may serve as a community
center, a neighborhood park, a town square, or a regional or state park. Typical
recreational uses include hiking, biking, camping, picnicking, hunting, cross-country
skiing, horseback riding, swimming, boating, tennis, golf, and playing organized sports. If
appropriate, the land may remain undeveloped for passive recreational use, such as bird
watching, photography, or wildlife conservation, as long as it is open to the public.
Website
http://www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/flp/flp_questions.html and https://propertydisposal.gsa.gov/ResourceCenter/PRHomePage/acquireFedProp.jsp and
www.propertydisposal.gsa.gov
Legal assistance.
When the President declares a disaster, FEMA, through an agreement with the Young
Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association, provides free legal assistance to
disaster victims. Legal advice is limited to cases that will not produce a fee (i.e., these
attorneys work without payment). Cases that may generate a fee are turned over to the
local lawyer referral service. The assistance that participating lawyers provide typically
includes: Assistance with insurance claims (life, medical, property, etc.); Counseling on
landlord/tenant problems; Assisting in consumer protection matters, remedies, and
procedures; Replacement of wills and other important legal documents destroyed in a
major disaster; Disaster legal services are provided to low-income individuals who, prior
to or because of the disaster, are unable to secure legal services adequate to meet their
needs as a consequence of a major disaster.
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The Federal agency that handles the conveyance of this surplus real
estate is the Office of Property Disposal, part of the Public Building
Service (PBS) of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
Contact regional GSA office at:
https://propertydisposal.gsa.gov/ResourceCenter/PRHomePage/acqu
ireFedProp.jsp and www.propertydisposal.gsa.gov or call the central
office at (202) 501-0084
FEMA - Contact: FEMA, 500 C Street SW, Washington, D.C.
20472, Disaster Assistance: (800) 621-FEMA
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Program
Loans
Agriculture and Farm Loans
Economic Adjustment
Assistance Program
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
http://www.fema.gov/assistance/process/additional.shtm#2
Agency* - Contact
Loans to farmers.
FSA provides many types of loan specially made to assist farmers. Many types of loans
are available. The types loan vary.
FSA/Contact the local office to learn about avialable loans at:
http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=us&agency=fsa
Website
Loans and grants.
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=fmlp&topic=landing
The Economic Adjustment Assistance Program provides revolving loan fund grants to
EDA's Regional Office representative or Economic Development
State and local governments to provide a source of local financing to support business and Representative (EDR) at:
economic recovery after a major disaster where other financing is insufficient to
http://www.eda.gov/AboutEDA/Regions.xml*
unavailable.
http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.PROGRAM_TEXT_RPT.SHOW?p_arg_names=prog_nbr&p_arg_values=11.307
FSA makes direct and guaranteed farm ownership and operating loans to family-size
FSA - Contact local office:
farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank, Farm Credit
http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=us&agency=fsa
System institution, or other lender. FSA loans can be used to purchase land, livestock,
equipment, feed, seed, and supplies. The loans can also be used to construct buildings or
make farm improvements.
Type of Assistance
Website
Farm Ownership Loans
Website
Loan.
Farm Labor Housing and
Grants
Website
Loans and grants for
domestic farm laborers.
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=fmlp&topic=landing
The Farm Labor Housing Loan and Grant program provides capital financing for the
USDA - Contact District Director found at:
development of housing for domestic farm laborers. Loans are made to farmers,
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/recd_map.html
associations of farmers, family farm corporations, Indian tribes, nonprofit organizations,
public agencies, and associations of farmworkers. Typically, loan applicants are unable to
obtain credit elsewhere. Farm Labor Housing loans and grants are provided to buy, build,
improve, or repair housing for farm laborers, including persons whose income in earned in
aquaculture (fish and oyster farms) and those engaged in on-farm processing. Funds can
be used to purchase a site or a leasehold interest in a site; to construct housing, day care
facilities, or community rooms; to pay fees to purchase durable household furnishings; and
to pay construction loan interest.
Website
Rural Economic Development Financial assistance for
Grants and Loans (REDLG)
electric and telephone
Program
borrowers.
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/mfh/brief_mfh_flh.htm
The REDLG Program provides financial assistance to Utilities Programs electric and
telephone borrowers to re-lend for a variety of economic business and community
development purposes. Loans are provided to finance a broad array of projects including
for-profit businesses. Utilities Programs borrowers may receive financing for grant
purposes through either a grant to establish a revolving loan fund or a combination loan
and grant.
Website
Rural Development Assistance Multi-Family Housing
- Multi-family
Loan Borrowers and Their
Tenants
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/disasters/disassistance.html#regauth
Residents in Rural Development-financed apartment complexes who are displaced by a
natural disaster may apply for occupancy at any of the USADA apartment complexes and
receive special priority consideration for the next available unity. Displaced tenants who
are receiving Rental Assistance may have their subsidy transferred if the complex they
move to is eligible for the Rental Assistance program.
USDA - Rural Development, Central Servicing Center, Attn.:
Borrower Assistance Branch Special Assistance Section, Post Office
Box 66889, St. Louis, MO 63166, (800) 414-1226, TDD: (800) 4381832
Website
Rural Development Assistance Loans
- Utilities
Website
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/disasters/disassistance.html#disauth
Direct and guaranteed rural economic loans and business enterprise grants to address
utility issues and development needs.
http://www.usda.gov/rus/
USDA - Contact state agency at:
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/recd_map.html
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USDA - Contact state agency at:
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/recd_map.html
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Program
Rural Electrification Loans
Section 108 Loan Guarantee
Program
Section 502 Loan and
Guaranteed Loan Program
Section 504 Loans for
Housing
Small Business
Administration (SBA)
Water and Waste Disposal
Loans and Grants
Type of Assistance
Loans
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
Provides loans for distribution, subtransmission and headquarters (service & warehouse)
facilities to corporations, states, territories, and subdivisions and agencies thereof,
municipalities, people's utility districts, and cooperative, non-profit, limited-dividend or
mutual associations that provide retail or power supply service needs in rural areas
Agency* - Contact
USDA - The Electric Program is divided in two regional divisions:
Northern Regional Division, (202) 720-1420; Southern Regional
Division, (202) 720-0848. Power supply borrowers should contact
the Power Supply Division, (202) 720-6436.
Website
Loan guarantee.
http://www.usda.gov/rus/electric/loans.htm
Section 108 is the loan guarantee provision of the Community Development Block Grant HUD - Local office contacts available at:
(CDBG) program. Section 108 provides communities with a source of financing for
http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm
economic development, housing rehabilitation, public facilities, and large-scale physical
development projects. A small portion of their CDBG funds can be transformed into
federally guaranteed loans large enough to pursue physical and economic revitalization
projects that can renew entire neighborhoods. Such public investment is often needed to
inspire private economic activity, providing the initial resources or simply the confidence
that private firms and individuals may need to invest in distressed areas. Section 108 loans
are not risk-free, however; local governments borrowing funds guaranteed by Section 108
must pledge their current and future CDBG allocations to cover the loan amount as
security for the loan.
Website
Loan guarantee.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/108/
Provides eligible households in rural communities and opportunity to obtain adequate but USDA - USDA Rural Development offices contacts available at:
modest, decent, safe and sanitary dwellings if no other credit sources is available to them. http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/recd_map.html
Rural Development can make 100% financed 38-year loans to obtain existing or new
dwellings for very low and low income households who will live in an eligible rural
community under 20,000 population. Very low and low income households in eligible
rural areas.
Website
Loan to repair home and
remove safety and health
hazards.
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/
Loan to assist owner-occupants in rural areas their home, and remove safety or health
hazards. Grant feature has a ceiling of $7,500 and must be 62 years or older to qualify.
Grant funds can only be used to remove safety and health hazards. Loan feature has a
ceiling of $20,000 which can be amortized over 20 years as 1% interest rate. Very low
income house holds in an eligible rural community generally under 20,000 population.
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/
Website
Federally subsidized loans. The SBA provides various types of loans for businesses of all sizes and homeowners and
renters in the event of a disaster. This includes physical disaster loans, economic injury
loans, military reservists' loans and home and personal property loans. SBA assists with
preparing for a disaster and the process of applying for assistance.
Website
Loans and grants.
http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance/index.html
The USDA, Rual Development, Water and Environmental Programs provides loans, grants
and loan guarantees for drinking water, sanitary sewer, solid waste and storm drainage
facilities in rural areas and cities and towns of 10,000 or less. Public bodies, non-profit
organizations and recognized Indian tribes may qualify for assistance. Grants to nonprofit
organizations to provide technical assistance and training to assist rural communities with
their water, wastewater, and solid waste problems.
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USDA - Application for Section 504 assistance will be made on
Form RD 410-4, "Application for Rural Assistance (non-farm tract)
Uniform Residential Loan Application," which are available at local
USDA Rural Development offices. Contacts available at:
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/recd_map.html
SBA Answer Desk
1-800-U-ASK-SBA (1-800-827-5722)
Send e-mails to: [email protected]
Answer Desk TTY: (704) 344-6640
Contacts available at: http://www.sba.gov/contactus/index.html
USDA- Contact local office available at:
http://www.usda.gov/rus/water/states/usamap.htm or Rural
Development, Central Servicing Center, Attn.: Borrower Assistance
Branch Special Assistance Section, Post Office Box 66889, St.
Louis, MO 63166, (800) 414-1226, TDD: (800) 438-1832
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Program
Veterans (VA) Loans
Type of Assistance
Website
Forbearance.
Website
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
http://www.usda.gov/rus/water/index.htm
Encourage lenders to extend forbearance to any borrowers who have VA home loans and
who are in distress as a result of disaster; provide incentives to such lenders
http://www.loaninfoplace.com/veteran_relief.html
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Agency* - Contact
VA - Contacts available at:
http://www.loaninfoplace.com/veteran_relief.html
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Program
Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy
Technologies
Emergency Management
Performance Grants (EMPG)
Type of Assistance
Technical assistance for
integration of energy
efficiency and renewable
energy.
Website
Grants for improved State
and local emergency
management
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
Assists communities, businesses, industry, and individuals to integrate energy efficiency
and renewable energy programs and technologies into disaster recovery and mitigation.
Technical assistance and information. Through two websites, personal contacts, provides
toolkits with information on energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, and sustainable
community development.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/disaster_recovery/
EMPG Program provides critical assistance to sustain and enhance state and local
emergency management capabilities. EMPG allowable costs are divided into planning,
organization, equipment, training, and exercises categories. In addition, management and
administration costs are allowable.
FY 2010
EMPG funds may be used for a range of emergency management planning
activities. These plans may include aspects of the following, but are not limited to:
Agency* - Contact
US Department of Energy - Contacts available at:
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/disaster_recovery/dr_state_off
icials.html
DHS - The State Administrative Agency is the only agency eligible
to apply for yearly EMPG funds and must apply through the online
Grants.gov system at http://www.grants.gov by the Authorized
Organization Representative. Assistance with Grants.gov may also
be obtained online at http://www.grants.gov/help/help.jsp or by
calling the Grants.gov customer support helpline at 1-800-518-4726,
Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.
Additional questions may be directed to your Preparedness Officer
or the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk at
[email protected], 1-800-368-6498.
development
communications, sheltering, and re-entry
during, and after disaster events in support of a comprehensive emergency
management program
Public education and awareness
integrate citizen/volunteer and other non-governmental organization
resources and participation
potentially impacted by mass evacuations
Website
Section 205 of the1948 Flood Small flood damage
Control Act, as amended
reduction projects.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/grants_programs.htm#fy2007empg#fy2007empg
Authority and Scope Section 205 of the 1948 Flood Control Act, as amended, provides
authority for the USACE, Detroit District to develop and construct small flood damage
reduction projects. A project is adopted for construction only after detailed investigations
clearly show the engineering feasibility and economic justification of the improvement.
Each project is limited to a Federal cost share of not more than $7 million. This Federal
limitation includes all project-related costs for feasibility studies, planning, engineering,
construction, supervision and administration. USACE may initiate an investigation of a
prospective small project upon receipt of a request from a sponsoring agency fully
empowered under state law to provide the required local cooperation.
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USACE* - District Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District
Attention: CELRE-PD
Post Office Box 1027
Detroit, Michigan 48226-2575
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Program
Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program (HMGP)
Type of Assistance
Website
Funding to State and
communities for hazard
mitigation.
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
Agency* - Contact
http://www.lre.usace.army.mil/who/projectmanagement/projectinformationsheets/continuingauthoritiesprogram/floodcontrolsection2051948floodcontrolact/
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides grants to States and communities FEMA - Contact local state office of emergency management or
to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures after a major disaster declaration. The project impact coordinator at FEMA regional office at:
purpose of the HMGP is to reduce the loss of life and property due to natural disasters and http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pdm/index.shtm
to enable mitigation measures to be implemented during the immediate recovery from a
disaster. To provide funds to States, territories, Indian Tribal governments, and
communities to significantly reduce or permanently eliminate future risk to lives and
property from natural hazards. HMGP funds projects in accordance with priorities
identified in State, Tribal or local hazard mitigation plans, and enables mitigation
measures to be implemented during the recovery from a disaster. Projects to protect either
public or private property, as long as the project fits within State and local government
mitigation strategies to address areas of risk, and complies with program guidelines.
Examples of projects include: acquiring and relocating structures from hazard-prone areas;
retrofitting structures to protect them from floods, high winds, earthquakes, or other
natural hazards; constructing certain types of minor and localized flood control projects;
and constructing safe rooms inside schools or other buildings in tornado-prone areas,
Zoning and building code ordinance development/strengthening, Land-use planning,
Education and training, Acquisition of real property for willing sellers and demolition or
relocation of buildings to convert the property to open space use
Retrofitting structures and facilities to minimize damages from high winds, earthquake,
flood, wildfire, or other natural hazards
Elevation of flood prone structures
Development and initial implementation of vegetative management programs
Minor flood control projects that do not duplicate the flood prevention activities of other
Federal agencies
Localized flood control projects, such as certain ring levees and floodwall systems, that are
designed specifically to protect critical facilities
Post-disaster building code related activities that support building code officials during the
reconstruction process
National Hurricane Program
Website
Hurricane technical
assistance, education, and
studies.
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/hmgp/index.shtm
Conducts and supports many projects and activities that help protect communities and
their residents from hurricane hazards. Conducts assessments and provides tools and
technical assistance to State and local agencies in developing hurricane evacuation plans.
Conducts hurricane evacuation studies, education, communication services, post storm
assessments, and hurricane mitigation.
Website
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/nhp/index.shtm
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FEMA - Contact local State Office of Emergency Management or
Project Impact Coordinator at FEMA Regional Office at:
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pdm/index.shtm or 1-800621-FEMA
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Program
The Pre-Disaster Mitigation
Program (PDM) A289
Type of Assistance
Technical and financial
assistance for pre-disaster
hazard mitigation.
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
The PDM provides technical and financial assistance to States and local governments for
cost-effective pre-disaster hazard mitigation activities that complement a comprehensive
mitigation program. FEMA provides grants to States and tribal governments that, in turn,
provide sub-grants to local governments for mitigation activities. The Pre-Disaster
Mitigation (PDM) program provides funds to states, territories, Indian tribal governments,
communities, and universities for hazard mitigation planning and the implementation of
mitigation projects prior to a disaster event. Funding these plans and projects reduces
overall risks to the population and structures, while also reducing reliance on funding from
actual disaster declarations. PDM grants are to be awarded on a competitive basis and
without reference to state allocations, quotas, or other formula-based allocation of funds.
Agency* - Contact
FEMA - Contact State Regional offices at:
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pdm/index.shtm or State
Mitigation Officers at:
http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/shmo.shtm or 1-800-621-FEMA
Provide funds to states, territories, Indian Tribal governments, and communities for hazard
mitigation planning and the implementation of mitigation projects prior to a disaster event.
Project grants are available for: voluntary acquisition of real property for open space
conversion; relocation of public or private structures; elevation of existing public or
private structures to avoid flooding; structural and non-structural retrofitting (e.g., storm
shutters,hurricane clips, bracing systems) of existing public or private structures to
meet/exceed applicable building codes; construction of safe rooms (tornado and severe
wind shelters) for public and private structures that meet requirements in FEMA 320 and
FEMA 361; hydrologic and hydraulic studies/analyses, engineering studies and drainage
studies for the purpose of project design and feasibility determination directly related to
the proposed project; vegetation management for natural dune restoration, wildfire, or
snow avalanche.
Website
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pdm/index.shtm
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Program
Flood Mitigation Assistance
Program
Project Impact - Building
Disaster Resistant
Communities
Severe Repetitive Loss Pilot
Program
Repetitive Flood Claims
(RFC)
Type of Assistance
Project and planning grants
for mitigation activities
that reduce or eliminate the
long-term risk of flood
damage to insured
properties.
Website
Funding and technical
assisantce for pre-disaster
mitigation program.
Website
Reduce/eliminate longterm risk to severe
repetitive loss residential
properties.
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program provides grants to States and
communities for planning and mitigation projects to reduce the risk of flood damage.
FEMA provides three types of FMA grants: Planning, Project, and Technical Assistance
grants. The purpose of FMA program is to implement cost-effective measures that reduce
or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to buildings, manufactured homes, and
other structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Project
grants are available for: acquisition, structure demolition, or structure relocation with the
property deed restricted for open space uses in perpetuity; elevation of structures; dry flood
proofing of nonresidential structures; and, minor structural flood control activities. All
properties must be insured at the time of application. Planning Grants to prepare Flood
Mitigation Plans. Only NFIP-participating communities with approved Flood Mitigation
Plans can apply for FMA Project grants
Project Grants to implement measures to reduce flood losses, such as elevation,
acquisition, or relocation of NFIP-insured structures. States are encouraged to prioritize
FMA funds for applications that include repetitive loss properties; these include structures
with 2 or more losses each with a claim of at least $1,000 within any ten-year period since
1978.
Technical Assistance Grants for the State to help administer the FMA program and
activities. Up to ten percent (10%) of Project grants may be awarded to States for
Technical Assistance Grants.
Agency* - Contact
FEMA - For grant application: https://portal.fema.gov and regional
contacts at: http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm or 1800-621-FEMA
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/fma/fma2006.shtm
Funding and technical assistance to communities and States to implement a sustained pre- FEMA - Contact local state office of emergency management or
disaster mitigation program.
project impact coordinator at FEMA regional office at:
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pdm/index.shtm or 1-800621-FEMA
http://www.fema.gov/index.shtm
To reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to severe repetitive loss
FEMA - Contact State Regional offices at:
residential properties and the assoicated drain on the NFIP from such properties.
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pdm/index.shtm or State
Mitigation Officers at:
http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/shmo.shtm or 1-800-621-FEMA
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/srl/index.shtm
Website
Reduce/eliminate longProgram designed to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk offlood damage to structures
term risk of flood damage. insured under the NFIP that have had one or mre clain payment(s) for flood damages.
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FEMA - Contact State Regional offices at:
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pdm/index.shtm or State
Mitigation Officers at:
http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/shmo.shtm or 1-800-621-FEMA
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Program
Planning
Cooperative River Basin
Program
Preparedness
Guidance manual for citizens
Type of Assistance
Website
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/rfc/index.shtm
Agency* - Contact
Technical assistance for
planning and developing
water and related land
resources.
Provides studies for appraising water and related land resources and formulating
USDA - Contact NRCS State Conservationist, www.nrcs.usda.gov,
alternative plans for conservation use and development. Generally, studies are of limited or 732-537-6040
scope and short duration to provide specific information needed for planning. Plans may
include management and land measures or combinations thereof that would meet existing
projected needs and objectives. Technical assistance to federal, regional, state, and local
governments who have the responsibility for planning and developing water and related
land resources.
Website
http://www.info.usda.gov/scripts/lpsiis.dll/gm/GM_150_401_b.htm or www.nrcs.usda.gov
A Guide to Citizen
Preparedness.
The guide provides a step-by-step approach to disaster preparedness by walking the reader FEMA - Guide available at http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/ or
through how to get informed about local emergency plans, how to identify hazards that
call 1-800-621-FEMA
affect their local area, and how to develop and maintain an emergency communications
plan and disaster supplies kit. Other topics covered include evacuation, emergency public
shelters, animals in disaster, and information specific to people with disabilities.
Website
http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/
Public Works
Website
Responding
Website
Recovery
Corporation for National
Service (CNS) Programs
Recovery assistance.
Volunteers of all ages/backgrounds provide short/long-term response and recovery
assistance. Available through the community or national deployment.
CNS - Corporation for National and Community Service
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20525
Tel.: (202) 606-5000
TTY: (202) 606-3472
e-mail: [email protected]
Contacts available at:
http://www.nationalservice.org/about/contact/index.asp
Disaster Economic Recovery
Assistance
Emergency Rehabilitation of
Flood Control Works
Website
Construction grants.
Website
Technical assistance.
Website
http://www.nationalservice.org/
Infrastructure construction grants to address local recovery implementation needs for new EDA's Regional Office representative or Economic Development
or improved publicly owned infrastructure after a major disaster, support job creation and Representative (EDR) at:
retention, leverage private investment, and help accelerate and safeguard the overall
http://www.eda.gov/Contacts/Contacts.xml*
economic recovery of the disaster-impacted area.
http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.PROGRAM_TEXT_RPT.SHOW?p_arg_names=prog_nbr&p_arg_values=11.300
Specialized services to assist in the repair and restoration of public works damaged by
USACE - Contact local office available at:
flood, extraordinary wind, wave, or water action.
http://www.usace.army.mil/howdoi/where.html
http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/readiness/rehab_program.htm
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Program
Emergency Assistance for
Flood Control and Coastal
Emergencies A316
Type of Assistance
Emergency flood
assistance.
Website
Taxes
Taxes
Counciling
Tax Relief
Website
Tax Relief
Website
Technical and Planning Assistance
Public Assistance Program
Grants to repair damaged
infrastructure, restore
services, and provides
mitigation funding.
Soil Survey - USDA/NRS
Website
Soil surverys
Website
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
The USACE Emergency Management branch provides technical and direct assistance to
communities in risk of or affected by floods, and provides advance measures, post flood
response, and emergency water assistance under the authority of PL 84-99. Assistance in
search and rescue operations technical assistance and advice. Emergency repairs to levees
and other flood control projects. Furnish materials such as sandbags, polyethylene
sheeting, lumber, pumps, or rocks when the Corps is actively participating in a flood fight
Post-Flood Response. Clearance of drainage channels, bridge openings, or structures
blocked by event-generated debris. Clearance of blockages to critical water supply intakes
and sewer outfalls. Debris removal necessary to reopen vital transportation routes.
Temporary restoration of critical public services or facilities. Identification of hazard
mitigation opportunities. Rehabilitation Repair or restoration of completed levees,
floodwalls, and other flood damage reduction projects.
Agency* - Contact
USACE - Contact local office available at:
http://www.usace.army.mil/howdoi/where.html or United States
Army Corps of Engineers
441 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20314
(202) 761-0008
Repair or restoration of hurricane or shore protection structures damaged or destroyed by
wind, wave, or water action not of an ordinary nature.
http://www.usace.army.mil/cw/cecwhs/em/cecwhs_em.html
Advisory and counceling services. IRS provides information about casualty loss
deductions, claim procedures and reconstruction of lost financials records.
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=108362,00.html
Affected taxpayers in a Presidential Disaster Area have the option of claiming disasterrelated casualty losses on their federal income tax return for either this year or last year.
Claiming the loss on an original or amended return for last year will get the taxpayer an
earlier refund, but waiting to claim the loss on this year’s return could result in a greater
tax saving, depending on other income factors. Individuals may deduct personal property
losses that are not covered by insurance or other reimbursements, but they must first
subtract $100 for each casualty event and then subtract ten percent of their adjusted gross
income from their total casualty losses for the year. For details on figuring a casualty loss
deduction, see IRS Publication 547, ―Casualties, Disasters and Thefts.‖
IRS - Contact local IRS office availabe at:
http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html or in phone book
IRS - Contact local IRS office availabe at:
http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html or in phone book
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=141489,00.html
Grants and States and communities to repair damaged infrastructure and public facilities,
and help restore government or government-related services. Mitigation funding is
available for work related to damage components of the eligible building or structure
Contact regional FEMA offices at:
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pdm/index.shtm or 1-800621-FEMA
http://www.fema.gov/plan/ehp/noma/projects2.shtm
Technical assistance. Published soil surveys of counties or other areas of comparable size USGS - Contact local office at:
http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app
http://soils.usda.gov/
Technology
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Program
Type of Assistance
Decision, Risk, and
Funding for research and
Management Science Program education related to risk.
Website
Societal Dimensions of
Research and education
Engineering, Science, and
related to risk.
Technology Program (SDEST)
Training
Emergency Management
Training
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
Agency* - Contact
Funding for research and related educational activities on risk, perception, communication, NSF – Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Science,
and management (primarily technological hazards)
Division of Social Behavioral and Economic Research, Decision,
Risk, and Management Science Program (DRMS):
(703) 306-1757
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5423&org=SES&sel_org=SES&from=fund
Funding for research and related educational activities on topics such as ethics, values, and John P. Perhonis (703) 292-7279 [email protected]
the assessment, communication, management and perception of risk. SDEST considers
proposals that examine questions that arise in the interactions of engineering, science,
technology, and society. The Ethics and Values Studies component supports examinations
of the ethical and value dimensions in those interactions. The Research on Knowledge,
Science and Technology component supports research on social and strategic choices that
influence knowledge production and innovation and their effects.
Website
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5323&org=SES
Training for government
and emergency personnel
Training in disaster mitigation, preparedness, planning.
Website
http://www.fema.gov/about/training/emergency.shtm
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FEMA - Courses offered and contacts can be obtained at
http://www.fema.gov/about/training/emergency.shtm or 1-800-621FEMA
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Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Program
Transportation
Emergency Relief (ER)
Program
Type of Assistance
Description
Agency* - Contact
Funding for road repairs.
Congress authorized in Title 23, United States Code, Section 125, a special program from
the Highway Trust Fund for the repair or reconstruction of Federal-aid highways and roads
on Federal lands which have suffered serious damage as a result of (1) natural disasters or
(2) catastrophic failures from an external cause. This program, commonly referred to as the
emergency relief or ER program, supplements the commitment of resources by States,
their political subdivisions, or other Federal agencies to help pay for unusually heavy
expenses resulting from extraordinary conditions.The applicability of the ER program to a
natural disaster is based on the extent and intensity of the disaster. Damage to highways
must be severe, occur over a wide area, and result in unusually high expenses to the
highway agency.
DOT - It is the responsibility of individual States to request ER
funds for assistance in the cost of necessary repair of Federal-aid
highways damaged by natural disasters or catastrophic failures. A
notice of intent to request ER funds filed by the State Department of
Transportation with the Federal Highway Administration Division
Office located in the State will initiate the ER application process.
Applicability of ER to a catastrophic failure due to an external cause is based on the
criteria that the failure was not the result of an inherent flaw in the facility but was sudden,
caused a disastrous impact on transportation services, and resulted in unusually high
expenses to the highway agency. Funds Available: $100 million in annual authorization.
By law, the FHWA can provide up to $100 million in ER funding to a State for each
natural disaster or catastrophic failure that is found eligible for funding under the ER
program (commonly referred to as the $100 million per State cap). Also, the total ER
obligations for U.S. Territories (American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana
Islands, Guam, and Virgin Islands) is limited to $20 million in any fiscal year. For a large
disaster that exceeds the $100 million per State cap, Congress may pass special legislation
lifting the cap for that disaster.
Mapping
National Flood Insurance
Program
USGS National Seismic Map
Hazard Maps
Website
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/programadmin/erelief.cfm
National Flood Insurance
Program maps updates.
Website
Seismic mapping.
The Mitigation Division maintains and updates the National Flood Insurance Program
maps.
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/index.shtm
Seismic mapping.
Website
Warning Systems
National Earthquake Hazard Research early warning
Reduction Program (NEHRP) systems.
Technical Support
Website
Technical assistance.
Website
FEMA - Contacts can be obtained at:
http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/fmapinfo.shtm
USGS - Contacts for specific locations can be found at:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/contactus/regional.php
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/hazmaps/products_data/index.php
Provides improved design and construction methods and practices, land use controls and
redevelopment, prediction techniques and early-warning systems, coordinated emergency
preparedness plans, and public education and involvement programs.
NEHRP involves the FEMA, NIST, NSF, and USGS - John R.
Hayes, Jr. (301) 975-5640 [email protected] and John Filson
(703) 648-6785 [email protected] and regional offices located at:
http://www.nehrp.gov/contact/index.htm
http://www.nehrp.gov/
Technical assistance for weather, water, and climate warning systems and critical
DOC, NOAA, National Weather Service - Contacts available at:
information dissemination systems Post-storm data acquisition systems. Post-storm data http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/ncdc.html
acquisition activities.
http://afws.net/ and http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/fews/ and http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/fews/
Volcanoes
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Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Program
Volcano Hazards Program
Type of Assistance
Information.
Volcano Disaster Assistance
Program
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/
Website
A mobile volcano-response A program that responds to selected volcanic crises around the world.
team that helps to saves
lives in a volcano crisis.
Wetlands
Wetland Protection
Wetland Protection
Wetland Reserve Program
Description
Information on volcanoes.
Agency* - Contact
USGS - Contact local office available at: http://www.usgs.gov/ask/
or 1-888-ASK-USGS
USGS - Contact at: [email protected] or 1-888-ASK-USGS
Website
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/About/Where/VDAP/main.html
Grants for wetland
protection.
Grants to support the development and enhancement of State and tribal wetlands
protection programs.
Website
The North American
Wetland Conservation
Fund provides cost-share
grants to stimulate
public/private partnerships
for the protection,
restoration and
management of wetland
habitats.
www.ep.gov/owow/wetlands
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act of 1989 provides matching grants to
The standards grants program contact: David Buie
organizations and individuals who have developed partnerships to carry out wetlands
([email protected]), (301) 497-5870, or Bonnie Gaukler
conservation projects for the benefit of wetlands-associated migratory birds and other
(bonnie_j [email protected]), (703) 358-2017. The small grants
wildlife. There is a Standard and a Small Grants Program. Both are competitive grants
program contact: Rodecia McKnight ([email protected]),
programs and require that grant requests be matched by partner contributions at no less
(703) 358-2266. For general information about the program contact:
than a 1-to-1 ratio. Funds from U.S. Federal sources may contribute towards a project, but FWS, Division of Bird Habitat Conservation, (703) 358-1784,
are not eligible as match. The standards grants program supports projects that involve long- [email protected].
term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands
habitats. The small grants program supports the same type of projects and adheres to the
same selection criteria and administrative guidelines as the U.S. Standard Grants Program.
However, project activities are usually smaller in scope and involve fewer project dollars.
Grant requests may not exceed $75,000, and funding priority is given to grantees or
partners new to the Act’s Grants Program.
Website
Financial and technical
assistance to protect and
restore wetlands through
easements and restoration
agreements.
http://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/Grants/NAWCA/index.shtm
The Wetlands Reserve Program is a voluntary program offering landowners the
Program Contact: Tony Puga 202-720-1067,
opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their property. The USDA NRCS [email protected] or contact local USDA Service Center
provides technical and financial support to help landowners with their wetland restoration listed in the phone book.
efforts. The NRCS goal is to achieve the greatest wetland functions and values, along with
optimum wildlife habitat, on every acre enrolled in the program. This program offers
landowners an opportunity to establish long-term conservation and wildlife practices and
protection.
Website
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/wrp/
EPA Wetlands Hotline: (800) 832-7828 or EPA Headquarters,
Office of Water Chief, Wetlands Strategies and State Programs
(202) 260-6045 (note each state has a state contact person)
Other
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Program
Non-Structured Alternatives to
Structural Rehabilitation of
Damaged Flood Control
Works
Type of Assistance
Grants for rehabilitation of
damaged flood control
works.
Federal Technical Assistance and Funding
Description
Agency* - Contact
The USACE provides grants for implementation of non-structural alternatives to the
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)* - Contact USACE local
rehabilitation, repair, or restoration of flood control works damaged by floods or coastal
office located at: http://www.usace.army.mil/howdoi/where.html
storms. The most common non-structural measures generally include flood proofing,
flood warning and preparedness, flood insurance, temporary or permanent evacuation, and
the regulation of land use in the flood plains.
http://www.usace.army.mil/
Website
Helpful Websites:
Federal Grants and Assistant Programs: http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm
HUD Grants:
http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/findapplybrochure.pdf
Grants Management:
www.Grants.Gov
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