National Dam Safety Program State Assistance Grant Program

National Dam Safety Program State Assistance Grant Program is sponsored by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Provides financial assistance to states for strengthening their dam safety programs, including activities like dam inspections, emergency action plan development, training, and public outreach efforts.

National Dam Safety Program State Assistance HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) State Assistance improves the safety of dams in the United States and strives to achieve the key objective of “dam safety and dam risk reduction.

” This grant program implements the Department of Homeland Security and Presidential Preparedness Directive (PPD)-8 objective of hazard mitigation, to develop and maintain those capabilities necessary to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of the failure of dams. The program objectives are: 1. Reduce risks to life and property associated with dams; 2.

Increase awareness of the risks associated with dams and the benefit of state dam safety programs; and 3. Advance the state of practice of dam safety and dam risk management **Fiscal Year 2025:** Dam inspections to protect people against loss of life and property from dam failure. Condition Assessments of dams.

Development of new and updated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for High Hazard dams. Professional education, workshops, and training on content such as dam operations and safety standards, industry best practices, risk assessment methodologies, and risk communication strategies for dam owners, local officials, emergency management personnel, and state dam safety staff.

Equipment purchases for dam safety activities, such as drones to assist in inspections. **Fiscal Year 2026:** Dam inspections to protect people against loss of life and property from dam failure. Condition Assessments of dams.

Development of new or updated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for High Hazard dams. Professional education, workshops, and training on content such as dam operations and safety standards, industry best practices, risk assessment methodologies, and risk communication strategies for dam owners, local officials, emergency management personnel, and state dam safety staff.

Equipment purchases for dam safety activities, such as drones to assist in inspections. The purpose of the NDSP State Assistance grant program is the establishment and maintenance of effective State programs intended to ensure dam safety, to protect human life and property, and to improve State dam safety programs.

DISASTER PREVENTION AND RELIEF - FL Flood Prevention and Control DISASTER PREVENTION AND RELIEF - FN Disaster Relief DISASTER PREVENTION AND RELIEF - FJ Emergency Preparedness DISASTER PREVENTION AND RELIEF - FO Civil Defense Title The National Dam Safety Program Act, Pub. L. No. 104-303 (codified as amended at 33 U.S.C.

§§ 467-467n) as amended by, The National Dam Safety Program Act, Pub. L. No. 104-303 (codified as amended at 33 U.S.C.

§§ 467-467n), Title The National Dam Safety Program Act The National Dam Safety Program Act, Pub. L. No. 104-303 (codified as amended at 33 U.S.C.

§§ 467-467n) _These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending. gov_ **This listing is funded for the current fiscal year. ** **Fiscal Year 2025:** Completion of dam inspections performed including High Hazard Potential dams.

State delivery of dam safety training to governmental entities and private dam owners. Professional development for state Dam Safety officials – attendance at annual technical seminars and conferences. **Fiscal Year 2026:** Completion of dam inspections performed including High Hazard Potential dams.

State delivery of dam safety training to governmental entities and private dam owners. Professional development for state Dam Safety officials – attendance at annual technical seminars and conferences. **Fiscal Year 2027:** Completion of dam inspections performed including High Hazard Potential dams.

State delivery of dam safety training to governmental entities and private dam owners. Professional development for state Dam Safety officials – attendance at annual technical seminars and conferences. Documentation required will be outlined in other program implementation material and included in the Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) posted on www.

Grants. gov. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states), Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government, Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government, States with an approved state dam safety program.

For a State to be eligible for assistance under this subsection, a State dam safety program must be working toward meeting the following criteria and budgeting requirement: (A) State dam safety program must be authorized by State legislation to include, at a minimum—(i) the authority to review and approve plans and specifications to construct, enlarge, modify, remove, and abandon dams;(ii) the authority to perform periodic inspections during dam construction to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications; (iii) a requirement that, on completion of dam construction, State approval must be given before operation of the dam; (iv) the authority to require or perform periodic evaluations of all dams and reservoirs to determine the extent of the threat to human life and property in case of failure; (v)(I) the authority to require or perform the inspection, at least once every 5 years, of all dams and reservoirs that would pose a significant threat to human life and property in case of failure to determine the continued safety of the dams and reservoirs; and (II) a procedure for more detailed and frequent safety inspections; (vi) a requirement that all inspections be performed under the supervision of a State-registered professional engineer with related experience in dam design and construction; (vii) the authority to issue notices, when appropriate, to require owners of dams to perform necessary maintenance or remedial work, install and monitor instrumentation, improve security, revise operating procedures, or take other actions, including breaching dams when necessary; (viii) regulations for carrying out the legislation of the State described in this subparagraph; (ix) provision for necessary funds (I) to ensure timely repairs or other changes to, or removal of, a dam in order to protect human life and property; and (II) if the owner of the dam does not take action described in subclause (I), to take appropriate action as expeditiously as practicable; (x) a system of emergency procedures to be used if a dam fails or if the failure of a dam is imminent; and (xi) an identification of (I) each dam the failure of which could be reasonably expected to endanger human life; (II) the maximum area that could be flooded if the dam failed; and (III) necessary public facilities that would be affected by the flooding.

(B) Budgeting requirement. For a State to be eligible for assistance under this subsection, State appropriations must be budgeted to carry out the legislation of the State under subparagraph (A).

The state must also enter into an agreement with the Administrator that the State will maintain the aggregate expenditures of the State from all other sources for programs to ensure dam safety for the protection of human life and property at or above a level equal to the average annual level of such expenditures for the 2 fiscal years preceding the fiscal year.

The term "State" means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States.

U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states), Specific Restrictions Determined at NOFO Level Funds may only be used for the purposes set forth in the grant and must be consistent with statutory authority for the award. Grant funds must be used in accordance with 2 C. F.

R. Part 200. Funds may not be used for matching funds for other Federal grants or cooperative agreements.

Funds may not be used for lobbying, or intervention in federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. Funds awarded under this grant may not be used to construct or repair any Federal or non-Federal dam. Pre-award costs are allowable only with the written consent of DHS and such costs must be reflected in the award agreement.

For complete information on Uses and Restrictions, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Deadline determined at as part of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program.

This program is excluded from coverage under E. O. 12372.

N/A 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Opportunity Posted Location: Grants. gov Application Procedures Location: NOFO Funds appropriated for State Assistance are allocated per mandated formula in 33 U.S.C.

section 467j: (i) One-third among States that qualify for assistance.

(ii) Two-thirds among States that qualify for assistance, to each such State in proportion to—(I) the number of dams in the State that are listed as State-regulated dams on the inventory of dams maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; as compared to (II) the number of dams in all States that are listed as State-regulated dams on the inventory of dams maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

For more information see the Notices of Funding Opportunity posted on www. Grants. gov. Applications for the NDSP State Assistance Grant Program are reviewed by FEMA Regional Office program and administrative staff.

Any issues or concerns noted in the application will be negotiated with the successful applicant prior to the award being issued. The amount of funds awarded to a State may not exceed four times (4x) the amount of funds committed by the State to implement dam safety activities. From 90 to 120 days.

Extensions to the period of performance must be requested at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the POP. For more information see the Notices of Funding Opportunity posted on www. Grants.

gov. From 60 to 90 days. An eligible applicant or recipient may appeal to any FEMA determination regarding State Assistance grants under the National Dam Safety Program (NDSP). Note: Anything that is mandated by law or statute such as maximum award amount are not FEMA determinations, therefore may not be appealed.

Appeals must meet the following requirements: Be made in writing and signed and received within 60 days of the alleged incident. Include the NOFO or grant number Reason for the appeal; including identifying the matter being challenged, the rationalizations for the dispute and any supporting documentation Appeals should be sent to the appropriate regional office, which can be found at FEMA Regions.

The review findings will be sent to the regional administrator for a decision. The regional administrator’s decision may be appealed to FEMA headquarters at FEMA-NDSP-SUPPORT@fema. dhs.

gov. The review findings will be sent to the Hazard Mitigation Directorate Assistant Administrator for final decision.

The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing: Subpart B, General provisions Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements Subpart E, Cost Principles Subpart F, Audit Requirements The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing: **Progress/Performance Reports :**Progress Report: Recipients are required to submit quarterly financial reports.

Quarterly Reports must include the expenditure on each award. Please refer to the Notices of Funding Opportunity for reporting requirements. Performance Reports: Recipients are required to submit quarterly and final performance reports that include the progress of each award.

Please refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity for reporting requirements. , Frequency: Quarterly **Other Reports:**Program Report: Recipients are required to submit various financial and programmatic reports as a condition of award acceptance. Please refer to the Notices of Funding Opportunity posted on www.

Grants. gov. Cash Report: Recipients are required to submit quarterly financial reports. Quarterly Reports must include the expenditure on each award.

Please refer to the Notices of Funding Opportunity for reporting requirements. Expenditure Report: Recipients are required to submit quarterly financial reports. Quarterly Reports must include the expenditure on each award.

Please refer to the Notices of Funding Opportunity for reporting requirements. , Frequency: Quarterly Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-federal entity records pertinent to a federal award generally must be maintained for at least three years from the date the final Federal Financial Report (FFR) is submitted. See 2 C.

F. R. § 200.

333. Further, if the recipient does not submit a final FFR and the award is administratively closed, FEMA uses the date of administrative closeout as the start of the general record retention period. The record retention period may be longer than three years or have a different start date in certain cases.

These include Records for real property and equipment acquired with federal funds must be retained for three years after final disposition of the property. See 2 C. F.

R. § 200. 333(c).

• If any litigation, claim, or audit is started before the expiration of the three-year period, the records must be retained until all litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the records have been resolved and final action taken. See 2 C. F.

R. § 200. 333(a).

• The record retention period will be extended if the recipient is notified in writing of the extension by FEMA, the cognizant or oversight agency for audit, or the cognizant agency for indirect costs. See 2 C. F.

R. § 200. 333(b).

• Where FEMA requires recipients to report program income after the period of performance ends, the program income record retention period begins at the end of the recipient’s fiscal year in which program income is earned. See 2 C. F.

R. § 200. 333(e).

• For indirect cost rate proposals, cost allocation plans, or other rate computations records, the start of the record retention period depends on whether the indirect cost rate documents were submitted for negotiation. If the indirect cost rate documents were submitted for negotiation, the record retention period begins from the date those documents were submitted for negotiation.

If indirect cost rate documents were not submitted for negotiation, the record retention period begins at the end of the recipient’s fiscal year or other accounting period covered by that indirect cost rate. See 2 C. F.

R. § 200. 333(f).

Retention Period: 3 Years **Additional Compliance Requirements:** **Description:** 2 Code of Federal Regulations Grants and Agreements, Department of Homeland Security Financial Management Policy Manual (FMPM), FEMA Grants Management Manual 205-0-1, Performance Office of Partnership Agreement and Cooperative Agreement Guidance. URL: http://www. Grants.

gov (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details.

Additional Information: The National Dam Safety Program State Assistance (NDSP SA) grant program does not have a matching requirement and does not have a total allocation over $100 million for the fiscal year. However, according to 33 U.S.C. Section 467j, an award to a state may not exceed four times (4x) the amount of funds committed by the State to implement dam safety activities.

A state must enter into such agreement with the Administrator that the State will maintain the aggregate expenditures of the State from all other sources for programs to ensure dam safety for the protection of human life and property at or above a level equal to the average annual level of such expenditures for the 2 fiscal years preceding the fiscal year.

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