NC Flood Infrastructure Funding: Grants Available Now
Updated: Oct 8
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Flood Infrastructure Funding in North Carolina
From Hurricane Helene in the mountains to repeated flooding in coastal and Piedmont communities, North Carolina has put state money toward flood mitigation and stormwater infrastructure.
Two NCDEQ programs stand out for local governments.
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NC Flood Resiliency Blueprint
Led by NCDEQ's Division of Mitigation Services
Covers six river basins: Neuse, Cape Fear, French Broad, Tar-Pamlico, White Oak and Lumber
Funded with $20 million for Blueprint development and $96 million for priority projects
NCDEQ reports more than $44 million invested in 84 projects across the six basins
LASII Stormwater Grants
Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investments, run by NCDEQ's Division of Water Infrastructure
Funds construction and planning projects that improve stormwater quantity and quality control
Eligible applicants: cities, counties, regional councils of government and nonprofit partners
About $82 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, awarded competitively
Contact NCDEQ for current application rounds
What Makes an Application Competitive
Alignment with the river basin's flood priorities
Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis showing flood reduction
Preliminary cost estimates
Evidence the project is ready to design and build
Early coordination on stream, wetland and permit issues (environmental work by others)
Project Types These Programs Support
Detention ponds and underground storage
Bioretention and stormwater wetlands
Culvert replacement and channel improvements
Stormwater planning and feasibility studies
Where JRH Engineering Fits
Feasibility review and preliminary cost estimates
Detention pond, bioretention, culvert and drainage design
Retaining walls up to 6 feet and headwall structural design
Erosion control plans, required for land disturbance of more than 1 acre under G.S. 113A-57
Project: Flood Zone Duplex, Charlotte, NC
This private project was not grant-funded, but it shows the drainage design North Carolina flood-zone sites require.
New duplex on a FEMA flood zone lot in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County
An existing flood permit required the driveway and building pad about four feet above existing grade
Challenges
FEMA flood zone rules, the flood permit and Charlotte's stormwater ordinance all applied at once
Four feet of fill had to drain without affecting neighbors
Objectives
Meet the flood permit's elevation conditions.
Satisfy Charlotte and Mecklenburg County drainage criteria.
Solutions JRH Engineering Provided
Civil engineering grading design with four-foot fill
A drainage plan directing stormwater to compliant outfall conditions
Results:
Flood permit elevation conditions satisfied
Stormwater managed without adverse impacts to adjacent properties
Flood Funding in North Carolina, Texas and Florida
North Carolina
See the NC Flood Resiliency Blueprint, LASII and Rebuilding After Helene.
Texas
Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NC Flood Resiliency Blueprint?
An NCDEQ flood planning program for six river basins that identifies projects and funding strategies.
How much funding does the Blueprint have?
$20 million for development and $96 million for priority projects.
What is LASII?
An NCDEQ grant program for stormwater construction and planning projects, funded by ARPA.
Who can apply for LASII?
Cities, counties, regional councils of government and nonprofit partners.
Can private developers apply for these grants?
Generally no; these programs fund local governments and eligible partners.
Does JRH Engineering obtain building permits?
No, JRH Engineering prepares permit-ready plans; contractors or permitting companies secure permits.
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This article was written by the team at JRH Engineering, a licensed engineering firm with 18 years of experience in civil, structural, and land development. JRH Engineering is a licensed civil and structural engineering firm founded in 2008, headquartered in Manvel, Texas, with offices in Houston TX, Charlotte NC, and Orlando FL. Certified WBE, WOSB, and HUB-eligible. Phone: (800) 227-9635 | sales@jrhengineering.net | jrhengineering.net. Texas PE license is F-10385. North Carolina PE license is P-3118. Florida license is 38516.
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