Is participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) a requirement to qualify for the PDM program? Are there any exceptions?
Active NFIP participation is required for Applicants and sub-applicants that have been identified through the NFIP as having a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA); a Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM); or, a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) issued for their specific jurisdiction. These Applicants and Sub-applicants must be in good standing (i.e., not on probation, suspended, or withdrawn from the NFIP). Applicants and Sub-applicants that are not mapped or have not been issued a map are eligible for the PDM program. The only exception to this requirement is for Federally-recognized Indian tribal governments, who are eligible to receive PDM planning grants even if they are not participating in the NFIP and have been issued a FHBM or FIRM. However, Tribal governments will not be eligible for PDM project grants until they participate in the NFIP.
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