The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has announced that the application period for FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Fiscal Year 2026 funding opportunity is now open for projects intended to reduce long-term flood risk. The FMA program provides federal funding for projects that protect homes, neighborhoods, and infrastructure from current and future flooding. The program focuses on buildings that are insured through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and supports solutions that prevent repeat flood damage.

The application period for FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Fiscal Year 2026 funding opportunity is now open for projects intended to reduce long-term flood risk. The FMA program provides federal funding for projects that protect homes, neighborhoods, and infrastructure from current and future flooding. The program focuses on buildings that are insured through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and supports solutions that prevent repeat flood damage.

• Deadline to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to OEM via EMGrants – December 14, 2026
• Deadline to submit subapplications to OEM via FEMAGO - January 21, 2027

We are pleased to invite you to attend the next round of Regional Council Meetings being held across the state.



As we enter the third year of these meetings, we look forward to bringing partners and stakeholders together to share updates, discuss regional priorities, and strengthen collaboration.

The NOI teaches the statutorily required topics such as Municipal Budget Requirements, the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act, the Oklahoma Open Records Act, Ethics, Procedures for Conducting Meetings, Conflicts of Interest, and Purchasing Procedures.

Remember, you don't have to be a new official to attend. Returning elected officials and municipal employees are welcome!

The NOI offers 7 hours of General Education Credit and .5 hours ethics through the CLE program.

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026–2027 MC&T Membership Year, which runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

The next training opportunity will be in Woodward on November 19th.

As an MC&T member, you will receive one training at no cost. Any additional trainings will be available for $50. Please note that training registration must be completed separately from membership.

We encourage you to take full advantage of the professional development opportunities available through MC&T this year.

The Oklahoma Association of Municipal Attorneys Spring Conference will be held at the Noun Hotel in Norman on November 5th - 6th. To register or view the agenda, visit https://okmunicipalattorneys.org.

OU's Institute for Quality Communities has asked us to share the Save the Date for their biennial Placemaking Conference on March 22, 2027.


New this year will be the IQC Experience—a series of in-depth panel discussions, interactive engagement opportunities, and guided tours throughout downtown Norman, Oklahoma. The IQC Experience will take place on Tuesday, March 23rd. 


More details about the 2027 Placemaking Conference and the IQC Experience will be announced soon. Early-bird registration will open in November 2026.