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Find similar grantsHazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is sponsored by FEMA (administered by Cal OES). The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds plans and projects that reduce the effects of future natural disasters. In California, these funds are administered by the Cal OES HMGP Unit.
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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Home Office of the Director Operations Recovery Directorate Hazard Mitigation HMA Grant Opportunities Hazard Mitigation Grant Program As the result of a Presidential Disaster Declaration, FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds plans and projects that reduce the effects of future natural disasters.
In California, these funds are administered by the Cal OES Hazard Mitigation Assistance Branch. HMGP Subapplication Process Completing a Notice of Interest (NOI) Subapplication Development Resources & Technical Assistance State Agencies – Activities must be consistent with the State Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP) .
State agencies, UCs, and CSUs must comply with the Hazard Mitigation Plan requirement, which is satisfied with an active SHMP. Federally Recognized Tribes – Subapplicants must have a FEMA-approved Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plan (THMP) to be eligible. Local Governments/Communities/Special Districts – Subapplicants must have a FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) to be eligible.
Private non-profit Organization s – Private non-profit Organizations are not required to have an LHMP, but the County or city in which the project is located must meet the LHMP requirement. Eligible Subapplicants from all 58 counties may apply. Jurisdictions do not need to be from a declared county to apply for HMGP funding.
If you are thinking about applying for HMGP Post-Fire, please visit our Developing a Subapplication page to learn about the subapplication components or to request a call with the Technical Assistance team. Please utilize the NOI User Guide for help creating an account and for a preview of the NOI questions. Recommend that you open these links in a new tab.
Subapplicants interested in HMGP must submit a Notice of Interest (NOI) via the Cal OES Engage Portal before submitting a subapplication. All NOIs must be submitted by the posted deadline. NOIs submitted after this date will be considered for the next available funding opportunity.
The Hazard Mitigation Resource Library contains Job Aids, templates, and links to external resources to guide you through the NOI and subapplication process. Our subject matter experts are available to discuss project eligibility, benefit cost analysis, technical feasibility, EHP requirements, the application process, or other related matters.
To request a project scoping or technical assistance call, please contact us via the ResilientCA Inbox . We can discuss funding availability, project eligibility, and potential mitigation actions. Projects must be eligible, feasible, and cost-effective per FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance .
Projects must be stand-alone activities that will reduce risk as their primary benefit, but Cal OES strongly encourages the submission of projects that achieve multiple benefits. What are the Hazard Mitigation Plan requirements for HMGP? Entities are required to have or be a recognized annex of a federally approved, locally adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan.
If your entity does not currently participate in a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), please visit our Local Mitigation Planning page for information about the process. Are there match fund requirements? Federal funding is available for 75% of project costs, with the other 25% being matched by your jurisdiction.
This is a reimbursement-based program, meaning your organization incurs the costs initially. When is funding made available? What activities are eligible under HMGP?
HMGP funds a broad range of hazard mitigation activities. Available funding is broken into 3 main categories: 7% for Planning-related projects, 5% initiatives, and the rest for Construction Projects. Projects are evaluated based on the Federal Disaster Declaration funding opportunity’s Notice of Funding Opportunity funding priorities for the State of California.
How much funding is made available? Is there a ceiling for project costs? The funding made available under each Federal Disaster Declaration is dependent on the damages estimates for the trigger event.
In 2024, CalOES prioritized projects under $5 million dollars due to a relatively small pool of available funding.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State agencies, local governments, special districts, and some private non-profits. Subapplicants must have a FEMA-approved and locally adopted Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) to be eligible for project grants. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $150,000 for single-jurisdiction plans; up to $250,000 for multi-jurisdiction plans. Project maximums not specified. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is funded by FEMA (administered by Cal OES). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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