Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund state grants help dam owners and Virginia localities enhance public safety and reduce the risk of dam failures and property damage from flooding. The fund was established to provide grants to public and private dam owners whose dams are under state regulation and to help local governments improve methods for flood prevention and protection. Not all categories of funding are available each year. All grants are reimbursements and require a 50% match. The maximum amount per grant is determined based on amounts requested from eligible projects, application scores and available funds. The Virginia Resources Authority, on behalf of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, manages the fund. Grants are awarded through a competitive application process, and the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board provides final approval of awards.
The 2025 Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund (DSFPPAF) application period is now open. The grant manual and application is available here.
A total funding pool of $5 million is available across all eligible projects.
All eligible activities are broken into three categories:
Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on February 28, 2025.
Stay tuned for upcoming training dates during January and February 2025.
Grant recipients and allocation information will be posted after approval by the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board.
