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Municipal Flood Control Grant Program | | Wisconsin DNR Aid_Content Page_Municipal Flood Control Grant Program Municipal Flood Control Grant Program ATTENTION: The 2026 Municipal Flood Control Grant Application Period is now open. Please check the MFC Program and Application Guide for more details on how to prepare and apply. Complete applications are due by 4:00 pm on March 16, 2026.
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. 2026 Application Period Funding Information The most recent biennial budget allocated $2. 3 million for MFC grant awards.
Additionally, re-allocated grant funds from prior grant cycles not fully used by previous grant projects will be rolled into available funding for this grant cycle. As a result, the total available funding for the next MFC grant cycle is $3 million. Under Wisconsin Statutes, no single applicant may receive more than 20% of the total available funding.
For this application cycle, the maximum grant award for one individual applicant is $600,000. Refer to the Apply tab for application details, step-by-step instructions, forms and requirements. Cities, villages, towns, tribes and metropolitan sewerage districts are eligible to apply for these grants.
Eligibility depends on the proposed project. Read the project selection help for comprehensive information. The 2024 Municipal Flood Control Grant application period is now closed.
The MFC Program and Application Guide contains all the application instructions and specific requirements based on the eligible project type. Follow the step-by-step instructions in Part 5 of the guide to complete your application. IMPORTANT NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT PROCEED TO THE SELECTION PROCESS UNLESS COMPLETE SUBMITTAL BY THE REQUIRED DEADLINE.
LATE SUBMISSIONS AND PARTIAL APPLICATIONS WITH MISSING INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING.
MFC Program and Application Guide Municipal Flood Control Grant Application (Form 8700-291) Municipal Flood Control Grant Application PRINT ONLY version (Form 8700-291) Environmental Hazard Assessment Form (Form 1800-001) Applicant Project Evaluation Sheet Project Description/Property Management Plan Format [DOCX] Notice: Some web browsers do not open PDF files on their own.
If you experience trouble opening or filling out a PDF form, visit the DNR PDF help for instructions on how to successfully open PDF files. Property acquisition/appraisal guidance MFC grant applicants applying for project priority types that involve property acquisition must follow specific appraisal procedures to be eligible to receive grant awards.
These procedures are designed to ensure fairness, meet federal and state government requirements, and protect the interests of the property owner (seller) and the State. Failure to comply with these procedures may disqualify a grant applicant from the grant award selection.
Program Guide and Application Guide See Part 3: Property Acquisition Requirements and Conditions Land Acquisition Information for DNR Grant Applicants Contaminated Property Acquisition Guidance Trouble downloading forms? see: Troubleshooting tips Claims for payment of actual and eligible expenses must be submitted on these forms. All costs submitted must be documented and consistent with the eligibility provisions of ch.
NR 199 and with the grant agreement. All costs must be incurred within the grant time period with the exception of planning cost for appraisal reports, engineering or planning fees for the project unless otherwise agreed as part of the grant agreement. To be eligible for grant award payment reimbursement, the applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and approvals for the project.
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Reimbursement Request Cover Page Form (Form 8700-292) Local Assistance Grant Reimbursement Claim Worksheet (Form 8700-292A) Acquisition & Development Grant Reimbursement Claim Worksheet (Form 8700-292B) Certification and Verification Statement (Form 8700-292C) Final Project Report and Long-Term Property Management Plan Format Trouble downloading forms? see: Troubleshooting tips Grant related statutes and administrative codes Ch.
NR 199, Wis. Adm. Code For grant administration assistance and questions, contact: MFC Grant Program Manager For technical information and questions, contact: CFM State NFIP Coordinator Grantee Financial & Record Guide
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: See the Wisconsin grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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