LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is now accepting pre‑applications for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Swift Current Flood Mitigation Assistance (Swift Current) program. Up to $20 million in federal funding is available to help reduce flood risk in communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The program is funded by FEMA and administered in partnership with the Department.
Towns, cities, and counties across Arkansas are encouraged to submit pre‑applications as early as possible. All pre‑applications must be submitted to the Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 15, 2026. Only complete submissions will be reviewed.
Eligible Project Types
Projects eligible for Swift Current funding include mitigation activities for properties insured through the NFIP, such as:
- Voluntary property buyouts of flood‑prone structures
- Structure relocation
- Dry floodproofing of historic residential or non-residential structures
- Nonstructural retrofitting of existing buildings and facilities
Only towns, cities, and counties may submit pre‑applications. Communities are encouraged to apply on behalf of eligible property owners. Property owners interested in participating must contact their local government to request inclusion in the community’s submission.
Learn more about the Swift Current program on the Department’s website here.
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Media Contact: Ayden Duncan, (501) 813-6012
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