Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
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 Guiding Documents
For disasters declared on or after June 1, 2009, please refer to FY2010 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Unified Guidance.
For disasters declared prior to June 1, 2009, please refer to the HMGP Desk Reference.
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?
Last Modified: Thursday, 09-Jul-2009 11:58:56 EDT
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