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National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP)
Supports flood risk reduction and mitigation planning
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,250,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 28, 2021
Location
Canada
Overview
The National Disaster Mitigation Program provides up to $25 million over two years to support flood risk reduction in Canada. It funds risk assessments, flood mapping, mitigation planning, and non-structural or small-scale structural flood mitigation projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : January 28, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Risk assessments for flood-related hazards
- Development or modernization of flood maps
- Development or modernization of mitigation plans
- Non-structural flood mitigation projects
Documents Needed
- Project proposal form
- Risk Assessment Information Template
- Project budget and work plan
- Stakeholder and partnership details
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provincial governments
- Territorial governments
- Municipal and local governments, through provincial or territorial redistribution
- Public sector bodies, private sector entities, and NGOs, through provincial or territorial redistribution
Who is not eligible
- Federal entities, including Crown corporations
Eligible expenses
- Risk assessments, flood mapping, and mitigation planning activities
- Research, data collection, and technical studies
- Consulting and professional services
- Equipment, materials, and related implementation costs
- Public awareness, community engagement, and non-structural mitigation measures
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine operating and maintenance costs
- Costs for projects already funded by a province, territory, or another federal program
- Temporary mitigation measures such as sandbags
- Projects started before application or approval
- Hospitality, fines, damages, and most taxes
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Provincial and territorial governments
- All provinces and territories
Selection criteria
- Project focus on high-risk flood communities and flood mapping
- Community benefits and impact
- Alignment with program objectives
- Stakeholder involvement and partnerships
- Risk rating, feasibility, and return on investment
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the proposal
- Complete the project proposal form.
- Prepare the Risk Assessment Information Template and supporting information.
- Assemble the budget, work plan, and partnership details.
- Step 2: Submit through the provincial or territorial government
- Send the proposal to the appropriate provincial or territorial department or ministry.
- Use the relevant Public Safety Canada regional office if needed for guidance.
- Step 3: Wait for review and decision
- The proposal is screened, assessed, and ranked.
- Successful applicants are asked to sign a contribution agreement before starting.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility and required information.
- Proposals that pass screening are assessed by a committee.
- Projects are scored and ranked against others in the same stream.
- The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness makes the final approval decision.
- Approved applicants must sign a contribution agreement before starting work.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the relevant provincial or territorial government.
- Projects must be completed by March 31, 2022 for the 2021-2022 call.
- Approved projects require a contribution agreement before work begins.
- Information and outputs from approved projects must be shared with the Government of Canada.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) Program
What is the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP)?
The National Disaster Mitigation Program provides up to $25 million over two years to support flood risk reduction in Canada. It funds risk assessments, flood mapping, mitigation planning, and non-structural or small-scale structural flood mitigation projects.
How much funding can be received?
National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) program?
To be eligible for the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) program, you must:
Must address flood risks
Must fit a program stream
Must meet stream prerequisites
What expenses are eligible under National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP)?
Risk assessments for flood-related hazards
Development or modernization of flood maps
Development or modernization of mitigation plans
Non-structural flood mitigation projects
Who can I contact for more information about the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP)?
You can contact Public Safety Canada (PSC) by email at ps.ndmp-pnac.sp@canada.ca.
Where is the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) available?
The National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) program is available across Canada.
Is the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) is a Grant and Funding