CFDA 97.039: Hazard Mitigation Grant
The objective of the program is to provide funding support to states, Indian tribal governments, territories, communities, and other eligible applicants to reduce the risk of future damage, loss of life and property in any area affected by
Objectives
The objective of the program is to provide funding support to states, Indian tribal governments, territories, communities, and other eligible applicants to reduce the risk of future damage, loss of life and property in any area affected by a major disaster. This program promotes implementation of activities designed to reduce injuries, loss of life, hardship, suffering, and damage and destruction to property from natural hazards which is consistent with DHS QHSR Goal 5.1, “Mitigate Hazards” and links to Presidential Policy Directive (PPD-8) - National Preparedness, Security, Resilience, Prevention, Mitigation, Response, Protection, and Recovery.
Eligible applicants
Government - General, State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals) Government - General, State (includes District of Columbia)), Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, certain U.S. Territories States Federally-recognized Indian tribal governments, Territories in designated major disaster areas shall serve as the Applicant to FEMA for HMGP assistance. A State is defined as any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Marianna Islands. Applicants that have a current, approved Standard State/Tribal Mitigation Plan at the time of the declaration of a major disaster are eligible to receive up to 15% of the value of all other disaster assistance grants for HMGP. Applicants that have an approved Enhanced State/Tribal Mitigation Plan in effect may receive 20% of the value of all other disaster assistance grants for HMGP.
Financial assistance range
Refer to HMA program guidance.
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Reference data sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. The authoritative source for application requirements, deadlines, and award amounts is the official SAM.gov listing linked above. This page is editorial reference, not an official notice.