Montana's Storm Aid: 75% Federal Tab for Flood Recovery Efforts
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
Montana faced severe storms and flooding starting December 10, 2025, leading the President to declare an emergency on December 19, 2025. This means Montana can get federal help to protect people and property, with the government covering 75% of eligible emergency costs. The aid focuses on quick, lifesaving actions and will help the state recover faster.
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Federal Cost-Share Set at 75%
Any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance related to this emergency will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs, meaning non‑Federal entities are responsible for the remaining 25 percent of eligible costs.
Federal Emergency Protective Measures Authorized
The President declared an emergency for Montana on December 19, 2025, authorizing Federal assistance for emergency protective measures (Category B) under the Public Assistance program to save lives and protect property and public health and safety.
Specific Areas Designated for Assistance
Lincoln and Sanders Counties and the Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana are designated as adversely affected and eligible for emergency protective measures (Category B), limited to direct federal assistance under the Public Assistance program.
CFDA Programs Identified for Fund Drawdown
FEMA listed Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers to be used for reporting and drawing funds for this emergency, including 97.030 (Community Disaster Loans), 97.032 (Crisis Counseling), 97.033 (Disaster Legal Services), 97.034 (Disaster Unemployment Assistance), 97.048–97.050 (Disaster Housing Assistance and related programs), 97.036 (Disaster Grants—Public Assistance), and 97.039 (Hazard Mitigation Grant).
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