This page provides links to additional tools and resources for the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs.
Archived Program Guidances
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Fiscal Year 2013 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance for disasters declared on or after July 12, 2013 until February 26, 2015
Fiscal Year 2011 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance for disasters declared on or after June 1, 2010 until July 11, 2013
Fiscal Year 2010 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance for disasters declared on or after June 1, 2009 until May 31, 2010
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Desk Reference for HMGP disasters declared prior to June 1, 2009
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Assistance Guidance
Fiscal Year 2008 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program Guidance
Fiscal Year 2007 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program Guidance
Fiscal Year 2006 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program Guidance
Fiscal Year 2005 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program Guidance
Fiscal Year 2010 Pre-Disaster Mitigation JES Guidance
Flood Mitigation Assistance Guidance
Fiscal Year 2008 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program Guidance
Fiscal Year 2007 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program Guidance
Fiscal Year 2006 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program Guidance
Fiscal Year 2005 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program Guidance
Fiscal Year 2004 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program Guidance
Severe Repetitive Loss Guidance
Fiscal Year 2008 Severe Repetitive Loss Guidance Pilot Program Guidance
Repetitive Flood Claims Archive Guidance
Fiscal Year 2008 Repetitive Flood Claims Program Guidance
Fiscal Year 2007 Repetitive Flood Claims Program Guidance
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Tools
Best Available Data Memo
This memorandum provides guidance on the requirement in 44 CFR 9.7(c) and Executive Order (EO) 11988 Sec. 2(a)(l) on the use of best available flood hazard information for FEMA-funded actions in areas of New Jersey and New York impacted by Superstorm Sandy.
Consultation Checklist
This checklist is for local government representatives conducting consultation meeting with prospective Severe Repetitive Loss subapplicants. The SRL program no longer exists. However, there are some projects that are still open under the program.
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Cost Share Guide.
The Hazard Mitigation Assistance Cost Share Guidance is a tool for Applicants, Subapplicants and FEMA to assist with understanding match requirements for FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grants. The Guide encourages early coordination for cost share strategies and provides helpful examples for various approaches such as donated resources for the non-Federal cost share.
EHP at-a-Glance Guide: Project Planning with Considerations for EHP Compliance
This guide provides information on how to incorporate Environmental and Historic Preservation considerations into your HMA application.
Greatest Savings to the Fund Memorandum
This memorandum provides guidance on how to use the Greatest Savings to The Fund data and methodology to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of mitigation projects submitted to the Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL)program. The SRL program no longer exists. However, there are some projects that are still open under the program.
FEMA Document and Resource Library
This database houses all of FEMA's documents and policies.
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program Digest
The HMA Program Digest is intended to be an easy-to-read, easy-to use, brief summary of the basic HMA program elements.
HMA Brochure
These brochures provide general information on the three HMA grant programs.
HMA Job Aids
This page provides links to helpful job aids that were created for subapplicants and applicants applying for the HMA grant programs.
HMGP Ceiling Memo
This memorandum rescinds the 6-month lock-in as a floor, or guaranteed minimum funding for HMGP. It clarifies that the 12-month lock-in is the maximum amount available. This memo is commonly used by States, Territories, and federally-recognized tribes.
Model Acknowledgement of Conditions for Mitigation in Special Flood Hazard Areas
This is a model agreement that the property meets regulations for mitigation in a special flood hazard area.
Model Consultation Agreement
This documents the consultation process and interaction between homeowner and the local government.
Model Deed Restriction
Applications requesting mitigation assistance to acquire properties for open space purposes must include a copy of the deed restriction language in this document to meet these requirements.
Model Mitigation Offer
This document is a sample model mitigation offer.
Notice of Voluntary Interest Sample 1 (Multiple Property Owners/Townhall Format)
This document is a sample Notice of Voluntary Interest for multiple property owners interested in an acquisition project.
Notice of Voluntary Interest Sample 2 (Single Property Owner)
This document is a sample Notice of Voluntary Interest for homeowners interested in an acquisition project.
Sandy Recovery Improvement Act 2013 -Advance Assistance
The Sandy Recovery and Improvement Act of 2013 gives FEMA the authority to provide up to 25 percent of the amount of estimated Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) costs to States, Territories, and federally-recognized tribes in advance of incurring eligible costs.
Selecting Appropriate Mitigation Measures for Floodprone Structures
This manual is intended to provide guidance to community officials for developing mitigation projects that reduce or eliminate identified risks for floodprone structures.
Statement of Voluntary Participation for Acquisition of Property for Purpose of Open Space
FEMA Form 81-112 stating the seller voluntarily sells property for open-space purposes.
Severe Repetitive Loss and Repetitive Flood Claims Program
This page provides information for the Severe Repetitive Loss and Repetitive Flood Claims Program. In July of 2013, the Bigger Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 eliminated both programs. However, there are still open projects under these two programs. The link provides additional information to those recipients still working on completing their projects.