New funding for flood mitigation


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The provincial and federal governments, through the Adaptation, Resilience and Disaster Mitigation (ARDM) program, have committed up to $81.8 million towards community flood mitigation infrastructure projects. Interested local governments and First Nations must apply to the Province by October 7, 2022.
 
The purpose of this funding program is to help local governments prepare for, as well as prevent flooding events. Applicants may apply individually for up to $10 million, or jointly for up to $20 million, and must also be prepared to contribute funding towards approved flood mitigation projects.
 
Eligibility requirements, a list of eligible costs and other important information is included in the ARDM program guide.