Municipal Flood Control Grant Program
Recognizing the responsibility to protect life, health, and property from flood damages, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources offers this grant assistance package to all cities, villages, towns, tribal governments, and metropolitan sewerage districts concerned with municipal flood control management. This grant program is not intended to be an emergency relief program and instead a way to proactively mitigate the impacts of a changing climate; reduce flood hazard vulnerabilities; and improve the resilience and preparedness of Wisconsin municipalities.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Cities, villages, towns, tribes and metropolitan sewerage districts are eligible to apply for these grants.
Eligibility
Eligible projects
Eligibility depends on the proposed project. Read the project selection help [PDF] for comprehensive information.
Deadlines
The Municipal Flood Control Grant application period is closed. Application periods open every other year on even years, if funding is available to administer the grant program. The next application period will tentatively open in late October 2023 with a deadline of March 15, 2024.
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Apply
Application Materials
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- Program Guide and Application Guide [PDF]
- Municipal Flood Control Grant Application (Form 8700-291 [PDF])
- Municipal Flood Control Grant Application PRINT ONLY version (Form 8700-291 [PDF])
- Environmental Hazard Assessment Form (Form 1800-001) [PDF]
- Applicant Project Evaluation Sheet [PDF]
- Sample Resolution [PDF]
- Project Description/Property Management Plan Format [DOC]
- Prevailing wage handout [PDF]
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Acquisition/appraisal
Property acquisition/appraisal guidance
MFC grant applicants applying for project priority types that involve property acquisition must follow specific appraisal procedures to be eligible to receive grant awards. These procedures are designed to ensure fairness, meet federal and state government requirements, and protect the interests of the property owner (seller) and the State. Failure to comply with these procedures may disqualify a grant applicant from the grant award selection.
- Program Guide and Application Guide [PDF] See Part 3: Property Acquisition Requirements and Conditions
- Land Acquisition Information for DNR Grant Applicants [PDF]
- Appraiser List [PDF]
- Contaminated Property Acquisition Guidance [PDF]
- Deed Restriction Format [PDF]
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Reimbursement
Claims for payment of actual and eligible expenses must be submitted on these forms. All costs submitted must be documented and consistent with the eligibility provisions of ch. NR 199 and with the grant agreement.
All costs must be incurred within the grant time period with the exception of planning cost for appraisal reports, engineering or planning fees for the project unless otherwise agreed as part of the grant agreement.
To be eligible for grant award payment reimbursement, the applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and approvals for the project.
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- Reimbursement Request Cover Page Form (Form 8700-292) [PDF]
- Local Assistance Grant Reimbursement Claim Worksheet (Form 8700-292A) [PDF]
- Acquisition & Development Grant Reimbursement Claim Worksheet (Form 8700-292B) [PDF]
- Certification and Verification Statement (Form 8700-292C) [PDF]
- Final Project Report and Long Term Property Management Plan Format [PDF]
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Laws
Grant related statutes and administrative codes
Contact
- Contact information
- For information on these grants, contact:
- Elisabeth (Lis) Kuisis
608-400-3005 - For information on all technical questions, contact:
- Brian Cunningham
608-220-5633