Federal infrastructure investment programs continue to fund disaster resilience projects across the country in 2026, with billions of dollars available for flood control, stormwater management, and community resilience improvements that create work for restoration and construction contractors.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in 2021, included significant funding for disaster resilience infrastructure, including flood control projects, stormwater management improvements, and community resilience programs. This funding continues to flow to projects across the country in 2026.
For restoration contractors, federal infrastructure investment creates opportunities to expand their service portfolio into resilience and mitigation work, complementing their traditional disaster response services.
The combination of federal infrastructure investment and FEMA hazard mitigation grants is creating a significant market for disaster resilience work that is expected to grow as the frequency and severity of natural disasters continues to increase.
Industry organizations are encouraging restoration contractors to explore opportunities in the resilience and mitigation market, noting that contractors who can offer both disaster response and resilience services are better positioned for long-term growth.
