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Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grants is sponsored by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant program provides funds from the federal government to assist in hazard mitigation planning, projects, and other activities to reduce the vulnerability of communities to hazards.
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Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grant Programs | Homeland Security and Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grant Programs Opportunity for Non-Financial Technical Assistance FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO) – BRIC & FMA Programs Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grants are provided to eligible applicant states, tribes, and territories that, in turn, provide subgrants to local governments.
The applicant selects and prioritizes applications developed and submitted to them by local jurisdictions to submit to FEMA for consideration of funding.
Currently, there are three sub-programs: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program Iowa HSEM HMGP Applicant Briefing (YouTube) HMGP funding becomes available only when a Presidential Disaster Declaration is made. BRIC and FMA funding are available annually.
FEMA-approved local hazard mitigation plans are required in order to receive mitigation funding for state or local mitigation projects through the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant program.
2024 HMA Unified Guidance Mathew Noble, Mitigation Bureau Chief Opportunity for Non-Financial Technical Assistance If your community is in need of technical resources, including mapping and engineering analysis, in order to identify possible solutions to mitigate impacts from future flood events please see the bulletin for requesting help from HSEM and our state and federal partners.
A brief questionnaire can be completed here to provide additional information for review. Visit EMGrantsPro Documents outlining the process for applying for mitigation grant funding, how to submit a Notice of Interest (NOI), and how to complete an application in EMGrantsPro are available upon request . First steps: Submit your Notice of Interest (NOI).
Excel versions of the NOI form will no longer be accepted for mitigation funding applications. NOIs must be submitted through the EMGrantsPro web-based grant management system. If you are not already registered in EMGrantsPro, please follow the instructions below to do so.
After you have registered, you may submit your NOI via EMGrantsPro. After you have submitted your NOI, you may be asked to make an application. Requesting Additional Access in EMGrantsPro (MB3) If you currently have a username and password for the EMGrantsPro (MB3) system, you will need to request access for new grants.
To do this, you will need to open a support ticket. Documents outlining the registration process in EMGrantsPro and submitting a support ticket are available upon request . FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO) – BRIC & FMA Programs If you currently have a username and password for the EMGrantsPro (MB3) system, you will need to request access for new grants.
To do this, you will need to open a support ticket. FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO) is a new grants management system that will support FEMA grants programs. The system allows users to apply, track, and manage all disaster and non-disaster grants.
It also improves oversight and monitoring. FEMA GO – Instructional videos List items for HMA Grant Programs Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities (BRIC) Program The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program is an annual nationally competitive funding source for disaster mitigation projects that typically opens up for applications in late September and has an application deadline of late December.
FEMA will establish the application deadline for states to submit their application. Submitting a Notice of Intent at an earlier time could be advantageous as more time is allowed for HSEM to provide application development and technical assistance. HSEM is required to review, provide comments on, and to rank each local application that it submits to FEMA.
BRIC FY24 & 25 Notice of Funds Availability documents are available upon request . FEMA has developed resources to assist sub-applicants with project and planning sub-applications.
Tools for the BRIC program can be found in the links below: HMA Application Development and Process FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance FEMA’s BRIC Mitigation Action Portfolio Capabilities & Capacity Building (C&CB) The Notice of Intent deadline also applies for potential sub-applicants for the state set-aside funding available for C&CB projects and plans under the BRIC NOFO (FY22 NOFO for reference).
C&CB activities must result in a resource, strategy, or tangible mitigation product that will reduce or eliminate risk and damage from future natural hazards, increase resiliency, and promote a culture of preparedness. Read the brief C&CB support material for a list of eligible project scoping activities. The map below shows last year’s C&CB submissions with the selected proposals as green stars.
BRIC program FEMA Guidance and additional resources Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) Ratings & BRIC The Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) assesses community building codes and their enforcement, with special emphasis on mitigation of losses from natural hazards.
It is an independent assessment that results in a rating score of 1 (best) to 10, based on 2018 or newer versions of the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC). The BCEGS rating score is one of the criteria in the Technical Evaluation of applications and can account for a significant portion of the technical score.
To receive the point allotment for this criterion, a subapplicant at the local level (including those located in territories) must have a BCEGS rating between 1 and 5 (considered by FEMA as a disaster-resistant code) when the application is submitted.
For additional information about BCEGS and how your BCEGS rating, or lack thereof, can impact your application scoring and potential to obtain funding under the BRIC programs please see the links below.
HSEM presentation – Participating in the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) – Part 1 (YouTube) HSEM presentation – Participating in the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) – Part 2 (YouTube) ISO -Mitigation Building Code Effectiveness Grading Scale (BCEGS) Website Build America Buy America Act (BABAA) As part of President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act , beginning with awards received on or after May 14, 2022, any infrastructure project receiving federal funding must source their iron, steel, manufactured products and construction materials from the United States .
BABAA DOES apply to non-disaster grants ( BRIC , FMA , PDM, EMPG, HSGP, others). BABAA DOES NOT apply to disaster grants (HMGP, PA).
For more information pertaining to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) in relation to Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programs please see: Build America, Buy America Act FAQs FEMA’s “Buy America” Preference in FEMA Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR-4732 application is CLOSED.
HMGP Applicant Briefing (YouTube) The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides grants to states, local governments, and Native American tribes for long-term hazard mitigation projects after a major disaster declaration. The purpose of the program is to reduce the loss of life and property in future disasters by funding mitigation measures during the recovery phase of a natural disaster.
States receive HMGP funding when a Presidential Disaster Declaration has been made. Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program The Flood Mitigation Assistance program was created to assist States and communities in implementing measures that reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to buildings insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
There are three types of FMA grants available to states and communities: Planning Grants to prepare flood mitigation plans; Project Grants to implement measures to reduce flood losses, such as elevation, acquisition, or relocation of NFIP-insured structures; and Management Cost Grants for the State to help administer the FMA program and activities The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program is an annual nationally competitive program that provides an opportunity for communities to initiate projects that provide mitigation of damages to NFIP insured structures.
Repetitive Loss and Severe Repetitive Loss properties are prioritized for funding. FEMA will establish the application deadline for states to submit their application. Submitting a Notice of Intent at an earlier time could be advantageous as more time is allowed for HSEM to provide application development and technical assistance.
HSEM is required to review, provide comments on, and to rank each local application that it submits to FEMA. FMA Program–FEMA Guidance and Additional Resources Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund (STRLF) HSEM is exploring the possibility of establishing a revolving loan fund to finance hazard mitigation projects.
This state fund would be established under a national STRLF program established by FEMA, authorized by Congress in the Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation (STORM) Act . We intend to submit an application to FEMA for a capitalization grant (at least $5. 1 million) to establish the fund.
As part of this application, we have published a call for proposals and a draft intended use plan (IUP) for public comment. Please see the documents below for more information on the program, and submit project ideas using the Project Proposal List spreadsheet.
Historic Preservation: Found Artifacts During Recovery Grant Execution In the course of executing your disaster recovery grant, you may encounter previously unknown cultural/historic artifacts. The Office of the State Archaeologist should be contacted if any archaeological deposits (artifacts) are exposed so that they can be investigated and the extent of the site determined.
Additionally, HSEM and the State Historic Preservation Office must be informed to take proper action. In accordance with the Code of Iowa 263B , if human remains are unintentionally exposed, you must cease work immediately, secure the area, and contact local law enforcement and/or the county medical examiner.
If the remains are determined to be ancient (greater than 150 years old), the Office of the State Archaeologist’s Bioarchaeology Program must also be notified. See more information on Historic Preservation .
FY2024 FMA Swift Current NOFO (Swift Current - Property Acquisitions) Acquisition Projects: Forms And Resources In the course of administering a hazard mitigation acquisition project, the following forms and resources will facilitate a smooth process for property owners and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance and Guidance Addendum IDNR Environmental Review Link Acquisition and Demolition: Statement of Voluntary Transaction Assignment of Coverage D Form IDNR Demolition Notification Link AW501 Form, Instructions, & Transmittal Sheet FEMA - Design & Construction Guidance for Community Safe Rooms FEMA - Safe Room Publications and Resources Hazard mitigation funding for the construction of tornado safe rooms in Iowa is limited to structures which serve a local governmental entity and are available to the public.
There are no provisions under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to fund residential safe rooms directly to individuals. Support Materials for Emergency Management Partners FEMA Application Support Materials
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible mitigation measures that reduce disaster losses. State, local, tribal, territorial governments, certain private non-profits, individuals, and institutions of higher learning are eligible for FEMA grants generally. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grants is funded by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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