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Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Resources

FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity

Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)

Nevada OEM is the applicant of record, if you are a Local Government or Tribe that would like to submit a subapplication, then this portal is your one-stop resource for timelines, funding details, eligibility guidance, and key contacts.

Overview:

FMA is competitive funding to reduce repetitive flood damage to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)-Insured properties and communities. 

Key Dates:

Application Opens: April 30th, 2026

Notice of Interest (NOI) Deadline: June 12th, 2026

Subapplication Deadline: July 6th, 2026 (5:00 PM PT)

 NHMWG Ranking Voting: July 14th, 2026, Following Application Selection

Application Closes: August 6th, 2026

Funding at a Glance

Total Funding for the NOFO: $600 Million

Who Can Apply?  

  • Only applicants (state/territory/tribal agencies) submit directly to FEMA. Local governments submit as subapplicants through their state agency on FEMA GO.
  • Federally recognized tribal governments (with qualifying disaster declaration or in qualifying state)
  • Local governments apply as sub applicants through the Nevada Office of Emergency Management. Must be NFIP-participating with a FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. 

Next Steps

What You’ll Need When You Apply

SHMO Office Hours & Contacts

Contact your State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO) early. Subapplicants must go through their state agency (SHMOs set internal subapplication deadlines that may be earlier than FEMA's deadline).

Name Email Phone

SHMO:
Heather Lafferty

Heather Laffety (725) 296-4128
Assistant SHMO: 
Zach McCullough
Zach McCullough (775) 291-6628
NV Tribal Liaison:
Aaron Thacker
Aaron Thacker (775) 400-6703
Rural Coordinator:
Kammy Kinkade
Kammy Kinkad (775) 781-4278

FEMA Resources & Help Desks

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Name Email Phone

FEMA Grants News Team

Mon-Fri
9 AM - 5 PM ET
(800) 368-6498
 FEMA GO Helpdesk  Mon-Fri
9 AM - 6 PM ET
 
(877) 585-3242

Financial & Budget Questions Email

GPD Award Admin (AAD) 

Environmental/Historic

EHP Questions

Key Guidance Documents

  • Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) Toolkit
  • Required for all hazard mitigation project submissions

BCA Toolkit

HMA Program & Policy Guide v2.1 (2025)

  • Comprehensive guidance for all HMA Programs

Programs & Policy Guide

FEMA Regional Office Contacts


Find your regional office for pre/post-award support

Mitigation Contacts

FMA Program Page

Official program overview, resources, and updates

Official Program Page


Application Portal - FEMA Grants

Submit applications and track award status

Application Portal


SAM.gov's System Award Managment

Register or renew your organization registration

System Award Management