Department for Local Government Flood Control Match Program
The Flood Control Match Program is administered by the Department for Local Government (DLG), Office of Federal Grants. The program uses state bond funds (Capital Budget) as grants to help local communities meet cost-share match requirements associated with projects funded by federal sponsors.
Cities, counties, special districts and Area Development Districts (ADDs) are eligible for grants. The application for these funds are accepted year round. There must be a legally binding agreement with the federal sponsor(s) attached with the application. The application must also include a resolution from local government authorizing their elected official to apply for the grant. There is no maximum grant amount, but the request must be within reason based on the scope of the project and committed funds by additional agencies.
A local match is required. The state flood control funds are used to assist local communities (grantees) with the required local match funds. DLG will assist in funding the local match requirement by a rational percentage of federal funds allocated for the total project amount. DLG encourages the grantee to include as many funding sponsors possible including federal, state, and local agencies, private sector, and/or any entities that will benefit from the flood control project.
Some examples are, but not limited to, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and USDA Rural Development (RD).
The type of projects previously funded include acquisition and relocation of homes from flood prone areas, construction and reconstruction of floodwalls and small dams, debris removal from creeks and small rivers and elevation of structures located in flood plains. The funds have also been used to participate in flood studies for future projects (Ex: stream flow gauges and flood inundation maps).
Applications are accepted year-round. The standard matching process requires a local match to go along with funds from a federal sponsor.
Learn more link to the State Flood Control Matching Grant Program.
Flood Control Local Match Program Process
What: The Flood Control Local Match Program is administered by the Department for Local Government, Office of State Grants. The program uses state bond funds (Capital Budget) as grants to assist local communities in meeting cost-share match requirements associated with projects funded by federal agencies. Some examples are, but not limited to: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and USDA Rural Development (RD).
Types of Projects: Structural and non-structural projects, but not limited to: acquisition and relocation of homes/public facilities from flood prone areas, construction and reconstruction of floodwalls, small dams, levees, debris removal from creeks and small rivers and elevation of structures located in flood plains. Funds may also be used for flood inundation mapping, elevation studies and stream flow gauges.
Who Can Apply: Cities and Counties
Application Process: Applications are accepted year round. The application must include a resolution from the local government legislative body authorizing them to apply for the grant and copies of legally binding agreement(s) and/or commitment letter(s) with the federal sponsor. The requested grant amount must be within reason based on the scope of work and committed funds by the federal sponsor(s). DLG’s contribution to the project will not exceed the amount of federal funds included in the project. Applicants should submit completed applications to to Aaron Jones by emailing AaronJ.Jones@ky.gov or mailing an original copy to DLG, Office of State Grants, 100 Airport Road, 3rd Floor, Frankfort, Ky 40601.
Matching Process: The standard matching process requires a local match to go along with funds from a federal sponsor. The state flood control funds are used to assist local communities (grantees) with the required local match funds. DLG will assist in funding the local match requirement that is determined based on a percentage of the total federal funding amount for the project. These terms and conditions may vary depending on the federal sponsor and the project. DLG encourages the grantee to include as many funding sponsors possible, including federal, state and local agencies, non-profit, private sector and/or any entities that will benefit from the project.
Link to Department For Local Government Flood Control Local Matching Fund Program Application
For more information contact Aaron Jones
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