Fiscal Year 2026 National Dam Safety Program - Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD)
Opportunity number: DHS-26-MT-152-00-98
Program owner: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Summary: FEMA funding for eligible states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia to pass through to eligible non-federal governmental or nonprofit organizations for rehabilitation of qualifying high hazard potential dams.
FEMA’s Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams Grant Program provides federal funds to eligible states for pass-through assistance to non-federal governmental or nonprofit organizations. Funding supports eligible high hazard potential dams that fail to meet minimum state dam safety standards and pose an unacceptable risk to life and property.
Rehabilitation may include repair, replacement, reconstruction, or removal undertaken to meet applicable state dam safety and security standards.
Who is eligible?
Applicant types: State governments; others as clarified in the eligibility information
The listing identifies state governments and an "Others" applicant category. Its additional eligibility description specifies U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. The program narrative states that eligible states pass funds through to eligible non-federal governmental organizations or nonprofit organizations; it does not establish those pass-through recipients as direct applicants.
What can the funding be used for?
Repair, replacement, reconstruction, or removal of an eligible high hazard potential dam to meet applicable state dam safety and security standards.
How to apply
Review the attached Notice of Funding Opportunity for application requirements and submission instructions. The supplied record contains no application package or detailed submission instructions.
Required materials
The listing includes a full Notice of Funding Opportunity attachment named FY2026_HHPD_NOFO_Final_508_07-31-2026.pdf. The supplied synopsis does not enumerate specific required application documents.
Program contact
Mariano Almonte
[email protected]
202-322-6443
Official sources
- Grants.gov Public API checked August 29, 2026
Grant details can change. Confirm all requirements on the official source before applying.