Grants to Pennsylvania government agencies, IHEs, businesses, and watershed organizations for projects to prevent flood damage throughout the state. Grant funds may be used for construction projects, land acquisition, engineering studies, security measures, debris removal, and costs of permits, insurance, engineering, and inspection.
Projects authorized by a flood protection authority, the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) or identified by a local government for flood mitigation are eligible for the program.
Funds may be used by the applicant to pay for any of the following project costs:
Estimated Size of Grant:
Apply Online: https://www.esa.dced.state.pa.us/Login.aspx
Program inquiries should be directed to:
PA Department of Community and Economic Development
Office of Business Financing and Workforce Development – CFA Programs Division
Flood Mitigation Program
Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North Street, 4th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225
Telephone: (717) 787-6245
Fax (717) 772-3581
E-mail: ra-dcedsitedvpt@pa.gov
For technical inquiries regarding the submission of the online application, contact the Customer Service Center at (800) 379-7448 or (717) 787-3405.