Repetitive Flood Claims (97.092)
Program
97.092 Repetitive Flood Claims
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Authorization
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended. Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004, Title I, Section 104, Public Law 108-264, 42 U.S.C. 4030.
Program Number
97.092
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To assist States, Indian tribal governments, and communities to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that have had one or more claims for flood damages through mitigation activities that are in the best interest of the National Flood Insurance Fund (NFIF).
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
States, Indian tribal governments, and communities may apply for RFC project grants for activities that reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to structures, insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), that have had one or more claims for flood damages. This may include the acquisition of insured structures for the purpose of converting flood-prone land back to open space use.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State emergency management agencies or a similar office (i.e., the office that has primary emergency management or floodplain management responsibility) of the State; the District of Columbia; the U.S. Virgin Islands; the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; American Samoa; the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and Federally-recognized Indian tribal governments.
Beneficiary Eligibility
States, communities, and land/property owners.
Credentials/Documentation
Grant awards will be determined in accordance with OMB Circulars No. A-102 and No. A-87 for State and local governments. Awards made to Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non-Profit Organizations will be required to follow the requirements of OMB Circulars No. A-110 and No. A-21.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or officials designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure
Communities may submit proposed project applications to the State point of contact. The State point of contact reviews, prioritizes, and selects applications from communities for funding project grants; FEMA reviews and ensures that projects meet environmental regulations and eligibility requirements, and prioritizes projects based on those that will result in the greatest savings to the National Flood Insurance Fund. Forms Required: A State Mitigation Plan, SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance, Program Narrative, 20-20 Budget Information-Construction Programs, 20-16(A)-(C) Assurances and Certifications, and SF-LLL Lobbying Disclosure.
Award Procedure
The FEMA Approving Official selects projects for award to the State, who in turn sub-grants to communities with approved projects.
Deadlines
FEMA Regional Director will notify States regarding the program schedule at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The period of availability for RFC funds is generally one year. The average performance period for RFC grants is generally 2 years, but may be extended for project grants.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Performance reports are due 30 days after the end of the second quarter (April 30) and 30 days after the end of the fourth quarter (October 30). The final performance report is due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant support if there is a change to the October financial report. Financial reports are due 30 days after the end of each quarter. Final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant support.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Grant records include financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical records, and other records of recipient or subrecipient which are required to be maintained by 44 CFR Part 13.42, program regulations or the grant agreement. Grant records shall be retained for a period of 3 years from the day the recipient submits its final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later.
Program Accomplishments
It is anticipated that 56 applications will be received and approximately 28 awards will be issued in FY 06.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-4236-0-3-453.
Obligations
FY 05 $0; FY 06 est $10,000,000; and FY 07 est $10,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Related Programs
97.029, Flood Mitigation Assistance; 97.017, Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Competitive Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Appendix IV of the Catalog for a listing of addresses of FEMA's Regional Offices.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), C/O 245 Murray Lane - Bldg. #410, Washington, DC 20523. Phone Number (202) 646-3321.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Projects will be prioritized for funding in the order that creates the greatest savings to the NFIF.
