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Flood Mitigation Assistance.

FMA supports public flood-risk reduction projects, especially for repeatedly flooded properties insured through the National Flood Insurance Program.

Offered byFederal Emergency Management Agencyverified 2026-07-10

Overview

What it does.

Chester-area flood projects require a public subapplicant and Illinois submission to FEMA. Property owners may participate through an eligible local project but cannot apply directly.

Best for: Reducing repeat flood losses through acquisition, elevation, drainage, or community flood projects.

Eligibility

Who and what may qualify.

Eligible applicants

  • States, territories, and tribes apply to FEMA; eligible local governments submit through the state
  • Projects generally benefit properties insured through the National Flood Insurance Program

Applicants excluded by the source

  • Property owners applying directly to FEMA

Eligible uses

  • Community flood mitigation
  • Acquisition
  • Elevation
  • Mitigation reconstruction
  • Planning and project scoping allowed by the notice

Uses excluded by the source

  • Projects that do not meet National Flood Insurance Program and notice requirements

Application

How to start.

  1. Coordinate with Chester, Randolph County, and the Illinois state hazard-mitigation office.
  2. Confirm NFIP standing, property insurance, and mitigation-plan requirements.
  3. Submit through the state during an annual competition.

Timing: No open FY 2026 application window was verified on the official page.

Planning notes

Limits to account for.

  • NFIP and hazard-mitigation-plan requirements apply.
  • Private owners do not apply directly.

Can complement local drainage and resilience funds when costs are separated.

Evidence

Official sources.