Join us in our community efforts to reduce flood risks and enhance resilience.
NFMA Meetings
Northend Flood Mitigation Alliance (NFMA) meetings are designed to bring information to help our members better understand issues and possible solutions for flood mitigation and building resilience.
January 15, 2026
We are hosting an Educational Meeting with Tara Marden, Project Manager for the Resilient Coastal Community Program grant (RCCP).
The Town of Carolina Beach has been awarded Phase 1 RCCP grant and is currently gathering information from the community to identify vulnerable areas.
This is a great opportunity for you to find out more about the grant program and to provide input about the current issues you are having due to sunny day flooding and storm water drainage.
About the RCCP
The N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP) is administered by the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) to support a locally driven process for setting coastal resilience goals, assessing community capacity, and identifying and prioritizing projects that strengthen resilience to coastal hazards.
RCCP provides both financial and technical assistance to help local governments overcome barriers to resilience and adaptation planning. The program aims to build local capacity and advance a proactive, equitable, and sustainable approach to coastal resilience. Through a structured, four-phase planning framework, participating communities assess their vulnerabilities and develop 'shovel-ready' projects tailored to their specific risks and needs.
RCCP Phases
Phase 1: Community Engagement and Risk & Vulnerability Assessment
This phase focuses on working with local stakeholders to identify climate-related risks and assess vulnerabilities specific to the community.
Phase 2: Planning, Project Selection, and Prioritization
Communities develop a resilience strategy and identify a prioritized portfolio of projects based on local needs, risk exposure, and stakeholder input.
Phase 3: Engineering and Design
Selected high-priority projects move into development, where communities receive support for feasibility studies, preliminary designs, and permitting readiness.
Phase 4: Project Implementation
Communities implement 'shovel-ready' projects, leveraging RCCP support and external funding to build long-term coastal resilience.
Northend Flood Mitigation Alliance
Community Action Organization
The Northend Flood Mitigation Alliance (NFMA) was established by homeowners and other stakeholders to provide community flood support in addressing flooding issues on the Northend. The alliance focuses on flood risk reduction by implementing programs aimed at decreasing the frequency of flooding, minimizing the duration that floodwaters remain on the streets, and fostering long-term resiliency.
Our Mission
Our goal is to enhance community flood support in our neighborhood through effective flood risk reduction strategies. This initiative aims to preserve our safety, health, environment, and property values, aligning with the efforts of the Northend Flood Mitigation Alliance (NFMA).
Our Objectives
ACTION COMMITTEES
Establish working committees to develop strategies and action plans that focus on community flood support and address current flood issues, including long-term flood risk reduction solutions.
COMMUNITY-LEVEL SUPPORT TO TOCB
Work proactively with the Town of Carolina Beach (TOCB) to ensure that flood mitigation tactics are upheld through the Northend Flood Mitigation Alliance.
RECRUIT AND INFORM
Raise awareness of the need for flood mitigation to gain support and participation from Northend stakeholders, fostering a strong community flood support network.
FORM ALLIANCES
Establish advisory relations with local organizations, education/research institutions, the Town of Carolina Beach, as well as state and federal programs to enhance flood risk reduction efforts as outlined by the National Flood Mitigation Act (NFMA).
SEEK FUNDING
Collaborate with the Town of Carolina Beach to seek funding for research and implementation of flood mitigation solutions while also raising funds to support flood mitigation and protect the harbor environment.