The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) recently received information regarding the 2024 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant. This funding opportunity was originally published on Jan. 6, 2025. On April 30, 2026, FEMA published an amendment to the funding opportunity that incorporates recent federal guidance and aligns with overarching national goals. 

Previous FEMA FY2024 applicants need to put in a new letter of interest and, after PEMA approval, place a new application in FEMAGO to still be considered for funding. Due to the changes in the priorities between the original FY24 Notice of Funding Opportunity and this current one, it is not recommended that applications be copied over. Instead, prior applicants should review the priorities and changes to only submit applications that follow this newly released NOFO. Please note the following deadlines: 

• A non-contractual, required Letter of Interest (LOI) form must be sent to PEMA at RA-Shazmitoff@pa.gov by June 19, 2026. 

• Complete 2024 FMA Applications are due by July 17, 2026. Applications may only be started once PEMA has approved the submitted LOI.   

Questions can be directed to the State Hazard Mitigation Office at RA-Shazmitoff@pa.gov.