HAZARD MITIGATION GRANTS
HI-EMA administers three FEMA grant programs that are focused on Hazard Mitigation:
- Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
- Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
FY 23 FMA Deadlines:
- 02/22/24 – HI-EMA submits state application package to FEMA
- 02/29/24 – FY23 BRIC & FMA applications close at 9am
Open Funding Opportunities:
- Read the full Notice of Funding Opportunity
- Review FEMA’s Fact Sheet
- Read the full Notice of Funding Opportunity
- Review FEMA’s Fact Sheet
FY 23 FMA Deadlines:
- 02/22/24 – HI-EMA submits state application package to FEMA
- 02/29/24 – FY23 BRIC & FMA applications close at 9am
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR-4724, Hawai’i Wildfires
- 06/04/24 – Notice of Intent to apply due by 4:30pm HST
- 02/06/25 – FEMA application deadline
- Mitigation Strategy and Priorities
- FEMA HMGP resource page
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post Fire FM-5474
- 03/01/24 – Notice of Intent to apply due by 4:30pm HST
- 06/28/24 – FEMA application deadline
- FEMA HMGP Post Fire resource page
Notice of Intent filing for all open funding opportunities can be done here: https://forms.office.com/g/ec8Vm87WXm
All applications must be reviewed and approved by HI-EMA prior to submission.
If you are interested in submitting a project for either BRIC or FMA Fiscal Year 23 funding, contact the Hazard Mitigation Team at [email protected].
State and local mitigation activities that qualify for FEMA funding include:
- Hazard mitigation planning.
- Retrofit of critical facilities.
- Acquisition, elevation, relocation or drainage improvements of repetitive flood loss structures.
- Construction or upgrade of general population shelters.
- Enhancement of development codes and standards.
- Safe rooms and storm shelters.
- Redundant power supply for critical facilities.
- Warning systems.
Who is Eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grants?
State and County Agencies are eligible to apply for BRIC, HMGP, and FMA. Certain private, non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for HMGP only. Individuals and businesses are not eligible to apply directly; however, an eligible state or county agency may apply on behalf of individuals or businesses through sponsorship.
For more information on eligibility, please contact the State Hazard Mitigation Officer at 808-733-4300 ext. 812.
Review required documents & additional resources for HMA Grant Program Applications
Review FEMA’s HMA Guidance 2015 & HMA Guidance 2015 Addendum for application & reporting requirements.
Review FEMA’s HMA Guidance 2023 for application & reporting requirements.