Due to the recent events of Tropical Storm Debby in our northern tier in late summer, it has opened up the Commonwealth for a newer disaster funding stream through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) – Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current Initiative. The Commonwealth of PA will be receiving a maximum of $20 million in federal funds under this program. 

This funding is administered very similarly to the annual FMA program, however, Swift Current only becomes active after a Presidentially-declared disaster. 

Important Dates to Remember for FMA Swift Current 2024: 

Commonwealth Letter of Intent Period Opens: Friday November 1, 2024 

Commonwealth Letter of Intent Period Closes: Friday December 6, 2024

Commonwealth Application Window Opens: Monday December 9, 2024

Commonwealth Application Window closes: Friday January 31, 2025

Commonwealth (Statewide Application) due to FEMA: Tuesday March 11, 2025

Important Documents attached to this email: 

-Letter of Intent (Blank) 

-FMA Swift Current Application Guidance & Instructions 

-FMA Swift Current FFY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) 

PEMA’s FMA Swift Current Hazard Mitigation Project Officer is Brad Ellis. Contact information follows: 

Bradley EllisEmergency Management TraineePA Emergency Management Agencycell: 717-772-2885 | desk: 717-651-7072 email: braellis@pa.govfollow us on social media: @pemahq