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Grant Opportunities - Floodplains by Design Funding to Support Integrated Floodplain Management The Department of Ecology administers the FbD grant program under the state’s biennial funding cycle. Grants are awarded to eligible entities for collaborative and innovative projects throughout Washington.
Projects must support integrating flood hazard reduction with ecological preservation and restoration but may also support other community needs, provided they are part of a larger strategy. Some examples include agriculture preservation, water quality improvements, and increased recreational opportunities.
The capital grants of FbD are supported by the biennial grants of the Flood Control Assistance Account Program (FCAAP), which assist local jurisdictions with comprehensive floodplain management planning and implementing actions to mitigate flood hazards.
The FCAAP planning grants provide an opportunity for communities to build broad partnerships through the planning process to better prepare for implementation projects funded through FbD.
Important Grant Information Next cycle will open fall of 2025 Next funding cycle will open in November 2024 “The Confederated Tribes of Colville Reservation supports projects with primary benefits to ESA listed spring chinook, summer steelhead, and bull trout. This effort to reduce the effects of human infrastructure in channel migration zones and restore floodplain processes aligns well with tribal interests in the region.
” Floodplains by Design Grants Floodplains by Design (FbD) is the primary grant program for projects that help communities live better in their floodplains. It is focused on re-establishing floodplain functions in Washington’s major river corridors, as well as reducing flood risk.
In the current round (2025 – 2027 biennium) 17 projects, totaling over $147 million made the final ranked list, and the Department of Ecology has requested $84M to support the top ten projects. The next round will begin in the fall of 2025. See the impacts the 2023 – 2025 projects will have here .
2025 - 2027 Ranked Funding List Historic Level of Funding Requests At over $147 million, the 2025 -2027 application cycle represent they highest level of funding ever requested from Floodplains by Design. This highlights the growing need across the state as communities work to mitigate the risk of flooding, restore habitat for fish and wildlife, and preserve rapidly disappearing farmland.
To reflect this need, Ecology has also requested the highest level of funding ever, $84 million. Download the funding list Flood Control Assistance Account Program Program (FCAAP) The Washington Legislature established the Flood Control Assistance Account Program (FCAAP) to assist local jurisdictions with comprehensive floodplain management planning and implementing actions to mitigate flood hazards.
Funding is determined every biennium by the state Legislature and the next funding round is anticipated to begin in November 2024.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits and local government entities in Washington State Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $10,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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