Grants to Wisconsin municipalities, metropolitan sewerage districts, and tribes for flood mitigation projects. Funding is intended to acquire and develop property to minimize both flooding and the environmental and structural damages caused by flooding. Eligible uses of funds include the acquisition of property and vacant land, structure removal, flood proofing, riparian restoration, and administrative support.
Recognizing the responsibility to protect life, health, and property from flood damages, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources offers this grant assistance package to all cities, villages, towns, tribal governments, and metropolitan sewerage districts concerned with municipal flood control management. This grant program is not intended to be an emergency relief program and instead a way to proactively mitigate the impacts of a changing climate; reduce flood hazard vulnerabilities; and improve the resilience and preparedness of Wisconsin municipalities.
Assistance is provided through the availability of two types of grants: acquisition and development grants aid in the acquisition of property or vacant land, structure removal, flood control construction or development, riparian restoration and/or mapping activities; and supported with local assistance grants to aid in administrative support activities.
Acquisition and Development Grant
Eligible project activities in priority order for funding as determined by law (1 high through 9 low):
For additional details, see: https://dnr.wi.gov/Aid/documents/flood/municfloodguide.pdf#page=8
Local Assistance Grant
Eligible costs:
The grant period is for two years. The DNR may grant a one-year time extension through the amendment process with justification in writing
Mail completed application with all required materials to:
Elisabeth Kuisis – CF/2
WI DNR
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707-7921
Send all completed application packages through electronic mail to: Elisabeth.Kuisis@wisconsin.gov
DNR Grant Manager - questions regarding grant
applications, administration, or payments:
Elisabeth (Lis) Kuisis
MFC Grant Program Manager
Phone: 608-400-3005
Elisabeth.Kuisis@Wisconsin.gov
DNR Floodplain Mgmt. Policy Coordinator – Any
floodplain or technical questions:
Brian Cunningham
CFM State NFIP Coordinator
Phone: 608-220-5633
Brian.Cunningham@Wisconsin.gov