National Dam Safety Program

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National Dam Safety Program

Federal · FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY · #97.041

National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) State Assistance improves the safety of dams in the United States and strives to achieve the key objective of “dam safety and dam risk reduction.” This grant program implements the Department of Homeland Security and Presidential Preparedness Directive (PPD)-8 objective of hazard mitigation, to develop and maintain those capabilities necessary to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of the failure of dams. The program objectives are: 1. Reduce risks to life and property associated with dams; 2. Increase awareness of the risks associated wi

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National Dam Safety Program State Assistance

About this program

National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) State Assistance improves the safety of dams in the United States and strives to achieve the key objective of “dam safety and dam risk reduction.” This grant program implements the Department of Homeland Security and Presidential Preparedness Directive (PPD)-8 objective of hazard mitigation, to develop and maintain those capabilities necessary to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of the failure of dams. The program objectives are: 1. Reduce risks to life and property associated with dams; 2. Increase awareness of the risks associated with dams and the benefit of state dam safety programs; and 3. Advance the state of practice of dam safety and dam risk management

Who can apply

Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial GovernmentU.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)TerritorialStateDepartment or Agency of a U.S. State Government

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Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

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