Grants and programs that may be available to you
Some public programs help homeowners make their homes stronger against storms and floods. They may be available to you, depending on where you live. Each program sets its own rules, amounts and deadlines, and programs and eligibility change. Only the program can tell you if it applies to you.
We don't decide who can apply, and we can't promise any funding or amount. We link only to each program's official site. KAVO360 isn't affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by any of these programs or agencies.
5 programs
My Safe Florida Home
Florida Department of Financial Services · Covers: Florida
Wind mitigation inspections, and grants toward upgrades that help a home stand up to hurricanes, may be available to some Florida homeowners. The program sets its own rules. Programs and eligibility change.
How to start: Create an account on the program's site and follow its steps.
- Status:
- Its official site says it is taking sign-ups. Checked Oct 14, 2026.
- Link last checked:
- 2026-10-14 (opened by our link checker)
Louisiana Fortify Homes Program
Louisiana Department of Insurance · Covers: Louisiana
Grants toward a FORTIFIED Roof may be available to some Louisiana homeowners in eligible parishes. Programs and eligibility change, so check the official site for current parishes and whether it's taking sign-ups.
How to start: Read the program's rules on its site. The program says to wait until you're selected before you contact an evaluator or contractor.
- Status:
- Lottery registration is closed. The program says more grant rounds will be announced later. Checked Oct 21, 2026.
- Link last checked:
- 2026-10-21 (opened in a browser by our team)
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) through GOHSEP (Louisiana)
Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness · Covers: Louisiana
After some federal disaster declarations, funding to help reduce future damage may be available. Homeowners can't apply on their own, but a parish may include a home in its application to GOHSEP. Programs and eligibility change.
How to start: Check GOHSEP's site, then ask your parish government about current projects.
- Status:
- Check the official site for current openings. Checked Oct 14, 2026.
- Link last checked:
- 2026-10-14 (opened by our link checker)
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency · Covers: Louisiana, Florida
FEMA gives mitigation grants to states, tribes, territories and local governments. Homeowners can't apply to FEMA directly, but a parish, county or city may include a home in its application, so funding may be available that way. Programs and eligibility change.
How to start: Read FEMA's overview, then ask your parish or county government.
- Status:
- Check the official site for current application periods. Checked Oct 21, 2026.
- Link last checked:
- 2026-10-21 (opened in a browser by our team)
FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency · Covers: Louisiana, Florida
Funding to reduce flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program may be available if your parish, county or city includes your home in its application. Programs and eligibility change.
How to start: Ask your community's floodplain manager. Your parish or county government can tell you who that is.
- Status:
- Check the official site for current funding rounds. Checked Oct 21, 2026.
- Link last checked:
- 2026-10-21 (opened in a browser by our team)
Find help in your state
We list emergency management and insurance department links for every state, DC and Puerto Rico. For Louisiana and Florida, we also list more detailed resources, and we plan to add more states over time. The national links below have information for all 50 states, DC and US territories.
National resources
- DisasterAssistance.gov (opens disasterassistance.gov): Learn about federal help after a declared disaster.
- FEMA (opens fema.gov): Learn about disaster preparedness and recovery. Checked Oct 21, 2026
- NFIP FloodSmart (opens floodsmart.gov): Learn about flood insurance.
- Ready.gov (opens ready.gov): Learn how to prepare for emergencies.
- National Weather Service (opens weather.gov): See forecasts, watches and warnings.
These links go to government and program websites. KAVO360 isn't affiliated with any of them and doesn't decide who gets help. Each program sets its own rules.