PDCED: Flood Mitigation Grant Program

Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

The PDCED Flood Mitigation Grant Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, supports projects aimed at reducing flood risks across the state. It allocates funds from the Marcellus Legacy Fund to eligible applicants for projects costing $50,000 or more. This initiative is crucial for communities facing flood challenges, ensuring they receive the necessary resources to implement effective mitigation strategies.

NOTE: The Commonwealth Financing Authority charges a $100 non-refundable application fee for Flood Mitigation Program applications.
Flood Mitigation Program
Act 13 of 2012 establishes the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds to the Commonwealth Financing Authority (the “Authority”) for funding statewide initiatives to assist with flood mitigation projects.
Uses
Projects authorized by a flood protection authority, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) or identified by a local government for flood mitigation are eligible for the program.
Grants shall be awarded to eligible applicants for projects with a total cost of $50,000 or more.