HAZARD MITIGATION GRANTS

HI-EMA administers three FEMA grant programs that are focused on Hazard Mitigation:

  1. Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
  2. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
  3. 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:

BRIC FY23

 FMA FY23

 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

 

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post Fire FM-5474

 

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 2015HMA Guidance 2015 Addendum for application & reporting requirements.

Review FEMA’s HMA Guidance 2023 for application & reporting requirements.