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There are many possible funding sources for community projects aiming to reduce risk to life and property. They include:
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has several applicable grant programs, particularly:
In Massachusetts, these programs are administered by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
(MEMA) and Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
For an overview of what types of projects are covered by each grant type, see this FEMA table (PDF, 14 KB). For a more detailed summary of the programs see MEMA's Grants Matrix
(PDF, 122KB) and other resources on their Hazard Mitigation Grants page.
Contact Acting State Hazard Mitigation Officer, Richard Zingarelli, at (617) 626-1406 or Richard.Zingarelli@state.ma.us
with any questions.
*NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. For details, see MEMA's Unified
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program announcement (PDF, 47 KB).
- Massachusetts Division of Conservation Services (a part of the Executive Office of Energy
and Environmental Affairs) offers grants for various projects, including land acquisition. For more information see their
homepage.
- Massachusetts Coastal Smart Growth Program has a useful
list of many grant programs, some of which may be applicable
to efforts to protect coastal communities.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Coastal Services Center
has a funding index organized by themes.
- United States Army Corps of Engineers administers grant programs covering a broad range of activities, including:
For additional information, see the New England District's Corps website.
- For an exhaustive searchable list of available federal grants, see grants.gov.
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