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Subapplicants must submit a Notice of Interest (NOI) via the Cal OES Engage portal prior to submitting a subapplication. Specific NOI deadlines are posted per FMAG declaration cycle. Declarations from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 are in the current FY2025 cycle.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Post-Fire is sponsored by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). This program provides mitigation project funding to affected communities and burned areas where FEMA has approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) declaration during the previous Federal fiscal year.
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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Post-Fire | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Home Office of the Director Operations Recovery Directorate Hazard Mitigation HMA Grant Opportunities Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Post-Fire The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service s (Cal OES) presents a mitigation funding opportunity for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post Fire.
HMGP Post Fire provides mitigation project funding to affected communities and burned areas where FEMA has approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) declaration during the previous Federal fiscal year. This funding opportunity will be a targeted effort by Cal OES and not solicited statewide like the traditional Cal OES Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Funding for multiple events is aggregated into one grant under the first declaration of the Federal fiscal year; declarations made between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024, will be administered under FM-5502. HMGP Post Fire 2024 includes FM-5502, FM-5503, FM-5515, FM-5519, FM-5522, FM-5535, FM-5536, FM-5537, and FM-5538.
Post-Fire Subapplication Process Completing Notice of Interest (NOI) Subapplication Submission Process Best Practices for Application Submission State Agencies – Activities must be consistent with the State Hazard Mitigation Plan . Federally Recognized Tribes – Subapplicants must have a FEMA-approved Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plan (THMP) in order to be eligible.
Local Governments/Communities/Special Districts – Subapplicants must have a FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) in order to be eligible. Private non-profit Organizations – Private non-profit Organizations are not required to have an LHMP, but the County or city in which they are located must meet the LHMP requirement. Private non-profit Organizations are not eligible for PrepareCA Match.
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.
Subapplication Submission Process Subapplicants interested in HMGP must submit a Notice of Interest (NOI) via the Cal OES Engage portal prior to 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.
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. Best Practices for Application Submission Schedule a project scoping call by contact the Technical Assistance team.
Book a meeting here , so we can discuss funding availability, project eligibility, and potential mitigation actions. For helpful tips, FAQs, and detailed information about how to submit your NOI, please see the HMA NOI User Guide . For NOI submission, when using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your browser, click this link to access the Cal OES Engage portal.
Please see the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance for full details on project eligibility and other requirements. All contracts and purchases must comply with Federal procurement guidelines outlined in 2 CFR 200 to be eligible for reimbursement. Pre-award costs (including the development of the subapplication) are eligible for reimbursement upon award if all procurements adhered to federal policies.
This includes competitively procuring any contractor support used to develop the subapplication or plan a project. In accordance with 2 CFR 200 , contractors who assist with subapplication development will be ineligible to compete for further contracts on the same award. What are the Hazard Mitigation Plan requirements for HMGP Post Fire?
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?
This is a reimbursement program, with Federal funding available for 75% of the total costs. When is funding made available? Funding for multiple wildfire events is aggregated into one grant for the Federal fiscal year; declarations made between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025 What activities are eligible under HMGP Post Fire?
Defensible space, Ignition-resistant building materials: Only eligible if the property owner has completed or agrees to complete and maintain defensible space measures around the structure Ignition-resistant infrastructure: Ignition-resistant utility pole structures, Repair/replace/upgrade water systems Fire suppression system (sprinklers): Only external water hydration or thermal insulation systems are eligible, Fuel reduction/vegetation management Post-wildfire flooding prevention and sediment reduction measures: Reforestation, restoration and/or soil stabilization, Ground cover vegetation re-establishment (e.g., seeding and mulching), Erosion prevention measures on slopes, Flash flooding prevention measures resulting from runoff (e.g., drainage dips and debris traps) How much funding is made available?
Funding is available through the Fire Mitigation Assistance Grant declarations and consolidated into a single grant opportunity. The HMGP Post-Fire ceiling amount for the combined FMAGs in Fiscal Year 2024 is approximately $11,800,000. Join our Distribution Group
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local governments, communities, and special districts with a FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). Private nonprofits are also eligible if the county/city they are located in has an LHMP. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $963,923 to $1,285,231 per FMAG declaration for FY2025 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The AFG Program provides critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. It funds activities such as training, equipment (including communication devices like radios, pagers, and mobile data terminals), personal protective equipment (PPE), wellness and fitness initiatives, and modifications to facilities.
Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program is sponsored by DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) and FEMA. This program provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; nonprofits; and institutions of higher education to establish or enhance capabilities to prevent targeted violence and terrorism. This includes funding for prevention programs, preparedness initiatives, and modern technologies that enhance situational awareness.