Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
- HMGP References
- Application Development
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Additional Grant Programs
- GovDelivery Notifications
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides grants to States and local governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures after a major disaster declaration. The purpose of the HMGP is to reduce the loss of life and property due to natural disasters and to enable mitigation measures to be implemented during the immediate recovery from a disaster. The HMGP is authorized under Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
HMGP References
Property Acquisition and Relocation for Open Space
HMGP Brochure (FEMA Publication L-139)
Resources are available from the FEMA Library.
Application Development
FEMA's mitigation grants, including HMGP, are provided to eligible Applicant States/Tribes/Territories that, in turn, provide sub-grants to local governments. The Applicant selects and prioritizes applications developed and submitted to them by local jurisdictions to submit to FEMA for grant funds.
Prospective Sub-applicants should consult the official designated point of contact for their Applicant State/Tribe/Territory for further information regarding specific program and application requirements:
State Hazard Mitigation Officers
Additional information for FEMA mitigation grant activities, including project development and pre-award requirements, is available on the Grant Applicant Resources web page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program?
- Who is eligible to apply?
- What types of projects can be funded?
- How are potential projects selected and identified?
- What are the minimum project criteria?
- How much money is available in the HMGP?
- How do I apply for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program?
- What is the deadline for applying for HMGP funds?
- How long will it take to get my project approval?
- Will I be forced to sell my home if my community is granted funding for an HMGP acquisition project?
- Why didn't I receive HMGP funds when some of my neighbors did?
- Will someone be able to rebuild and make a profit on the property I sell in an HMGP acquisition project?
- How can I get more information about the HMGP?
Additional Grant Programs
Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
Provides funding to assist States and communities in implementing measures to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to buildings, manufactured homes, and other structures insurable under the NFIP.
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (PDM)
Provides funds to states, territories, Indian tribal governments, communities, and universities for hazard mitigation planning and the implementation of mitigation projects prior to a disaster event.
Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC)
Provides funding to States and communities to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to structures insured under the NFIP that have had one or more claims for flood damages, and that can not meet the requirements of the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program for either cost share or capacity to manage the activities.
Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL)
Provides funding to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to severe repetitive loss (SRL) structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
GovDelivery Notifications
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Last Modified: Wednesday, 15-Apr-2009 10:20:33 EDT