Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Application Period Now Open

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that the application period for more than $395 million in hazard mitigation grants is now open. Eligible applicants -- state, local, tribal and territorial governments -- may apply for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grants through 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Jan. 31, 2019 at https://portal.fema.gov.

Flood Mitigation Assistance grants are available to implement measures to reduce or eliminate risk of flood damage to structures insured by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). For fiscal year 2018, $160 million is available, including $70 million for community flood mitigation activities that address flooding on a neighborhood level, such as floodwater diversion and localized flood-control measures. The remainder of funds will be used for mitigating planning, technical assistance and mitigating repetitive loss structures, which include elevation, acquisition, and relocation projects.

Pre-Disaster Mitigation grants are awarded annually for all-hazard mitigation planning and projects, such as the construction of community and residential safe rooms and wind retrofits. Pre-Disaster Mitigation grants help state, local, tribal and territorial governments build resiliency through measures that reduce risk to lives and property. For fiscal year 2018, $235.2 million is available. States, tribes, territories and the District of Columbia may apply for the statutory allocation of up to $575,000 federal share. In addition, $15 million is set aside for federally-recognized tribes. PDM grants are limited to a statutory allocation of up to $575,000 federal share. The remainder of funds will be awarded on a competitive basis for priorities including advance assistance, resilient infrastructure projects, and initiatives that incorporate multiple states or tribes.

To help with the development of Hazard Mitigation Assistance applications multiple tools have been created including fact sheets, benefit cost analysis guidance and job aids.