Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams Grant Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) Grant Program: The HHPD grant program accomplishes this objective by providing funding to state and U.S. territory governments 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.
This program is implemented by Department of Homeland Security and Presidential Preparedness Directive (PPD)-8 objective of hazard mitigation, to develop and maintain those capabilities necessary to reduce the loss of lives and property by lessening the impact of the failure of dams.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
A state with a state dam safety program authorized by state legislation is the only entity eligible to submit HHPD applications to DHS/FEMA.
For the purposes of the HHPD, the term “state” means each of the several states of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
Each Recipient must have a FEMA-approved state mitigation plan that includes all dam risks; and complies with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–390; 114 Stat. 1552) that amended the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, PL 100-707. For more information on the Mitigation Plan Requirements, see Section E.1.a, Programmatic Criteria for Mitigation Plan Requirement. For links to mitigation plan guidance documents and for questions, see Section H.12., Mitigation Plan Requirement Resources.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on grants.gov.
Application deadline and other information are contained in the application/program guidance.
Award Procedure
Applications for the Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) are reviewed by FEMA Headquarters program and administrative staff. FEMA makes the award to the State Administrative Agency (SAA). Any issues or concerns noted in the application will be negotiated with the successful applicant prior to the award being issued.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) Grant is one of two grants managed through the program.
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. Given the requirements of this grant (e.g., National Flood Insurance Program participation, state and local hazard mitigation plans, floodplain management plan, risk prioritization, state dam safety agency approval of the award), applicants must pursue this grant in coordination with the State Dam Safety Officer and the State Hazard Mitigation Officer, regardless of which entity will implement the grant.
Contact information for the State Hazard Mitigation Officers (SHMOs) is provided on the FEMA website at http:/www.fema.gov/state-hazard-mitigation-officers.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Civil Defense/Disaster Prevention and Relief/Emergency Preparedness
For complete information on Uses and Restrictions, refer to program guidance.
Required Documentation
Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) Grant Program: For a state to be eligible for assistance under the HHPD program, the state must submit a list of all eligible dams in that state. For each eligible dam, the state must submit official documentation that the dam owner has been notified of the deficiencies and unacceptable risk to the public that make the dam eligible for HHPD grant funding. Official documentation must be on official state or state dam safety program letterhead and may include official citations issued from the state dam safety program to the dam owner.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements