Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 20 MT 041 03 01
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) - Region 3 is a discretionary FEMA grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security aimed at lowering the risk of dam failures and the cascading consequences those failures can cause. The program is framed around protecting lives, property, and the environment by strengthening dam safety policy and spreading proven practices across the broader dam safety community. It also directly supports FEMA strategic priorities focused on building a national culture of preparedness and improving readiness for catastrophic disasters, recognizing that dam incidents can quickly turn into large-scale, high-impact emergencies.
At its core, the NDSP focuses on making sure both new and existing dams are safe by encouraging the adoption of practical, cost-effective safety programs and procedures. That includes promoting sound engineering approaches throughout the full dam lifecycle, from early site investigation and design through construction, day-to-day operation, long-term maintenance, and emergency preparedness. The emphasis is not only on technical quality, but also on consistency and accountability, so dam owners and regulators rely on established, acceptable policies and procedures rather than ad hoc decision-making.
Another major priority is strengthening and standardizing state dam safety programs. The opportunity is specifically limited to state governments as eligible applicants, with the expectation that each state builds and maintains an effective dam safety program rooted in state standards. In practice, this means supporting the capacity of state agencies to oversee dams within their jurisdiction, implement reliable inspection and regulatory processes, and sustain the professional expertise needed to evaluate dam conditions and risks over time.
The program also highlights public-facing preparedness. It calls for a comprehensive dam safety hazard education and public awareness initiative designed to help communities and stakeholders understand dam-related risks and know how to prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from dam incidents. This reflects the reality that effective dam safety is not only an engineering and regulatory issue; it also depends on clear communication, informed emergency planning, and a public that understands warnings and response actions.
In addition, the NDSP is intended to expand access to federal technical assistance for non-federal dam safety practitioners, helping spread knowledge and specialized expertise beyond federal agencies. The opportunity also supports the creation and distribution of technical assistance materials, seminars, and guidelines, including content specifically aimed at improving dam security in the United States. That security component recognizes that dams are critical infrastructure and need to be protected not only from natural hazards and aging, but also from intentional threats.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number DHS 20 MT 041 03 01 and CFDA 97.041, with grants as the funding instrument. It was posted May 13, 2020, and had an application closing date of June 15, 2020. The listing notes an expected total of five awards. The award ceiling is shown as 0, which typically signals that the cap was not specified in the summarized source data rather than implying no funding; applicants would normally confirm funding limits in the full notice or related program guidance for Region 3.Apply for DHS 20 MT 041 03 01
- The Department of Homeland Security, Department of Homeland Security - FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) - Region 3" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.041.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 13, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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