Open · DHS-26-MT-152-00-98 · CFDA 97.152 · Mandatory

Fiscal Year 2026 National Dam Safety Program - Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Open
Status
21d
Days left
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Expected awards

The verdict

Fiscal Year 2026 National Dam Safety Program - Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) is an open mandatory opportunity from Department of Homeland Security - FEMA, offering Varies by applicant. Applications close in 21 days.

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award range
Open
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97.152
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Fiscal Year 2026 National Dam Safety Program - Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) - is cataloged under number DHS-26-MT-152-00-98 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 97.152, posted by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on August 5, 2026. The funding category is Mandatory, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. The agency has projected $11.4 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on August 31, 2026 - roughly 21 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

August 31, 2026

Posted

August 5, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$11,400,000

Instrument

Grant

Description

FEMA’s National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) is committed to protecting lives and property from the risks associated with dams. The Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) Grant Program makes available federal funds to eligible states for pass through to non-Federal governmental organizations or nonprofit organizations for the rehabilitation of eligible high hazard potential dams that fail to meet minimum state dam safety standards and pose unacceptable risk to life and property.For the purposes of the HHPD Grant Program, rehabilitation means the repair, replacement, reconstruction, or removal of a dam that is carried out to meet applicable state dam safety and security standards.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

FEMA GO Help Desk Phone: 1-877-585-3242 E-mail: femago@fema.dhs.gov

Key Dates

Posted August 5, 2026
Close Date August 31, 2026
Archive Date September 30, 2026
Last Updated August 5, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2026 National Dam Safety Program - Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD)", offered by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. It is associated with CFDA program 97.152. FEMA’s National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) is committed to protecting lives and property from the risks associated with dams. The Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) Grant Program makes...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 31, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $11,400,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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