Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs
Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs
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Hazard Mitigation Grant Application Period EXTENDED!!
As you may have seen in the news, FEMA has announced the cancellation of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program. There will be no application period and no funding available for FY24.
In light of this development, we are extending the application period deadline for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program from April 11, 2025 to June 2, 2025.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ashley Paulsrud, Grants/Finance Section Chief, at ashley.paulsrud@wyo.gov or 307-777-4907.
The Wyoming Office of Homeland Security (WOHS) is now accepting Notices of Interest (NOIs) and Subgrant Applications for the following hazard mitigation grant programs:
· Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
2023 NOFO https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350563
· Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
2023 NOFO https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350564
· Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post Fire
HMA Program Guidance https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_hma_guide_082024.pdf
While the current BRIC and FMA NOFOs are still under review, please see the 2023 NOFOs and HMA Program Guidance for information on project eligibility. Please keep in mind that information contained in the NOFOs may change as updated guidance is released.
If you are interested in applying for any of these programs, please submit an NOI no later than Monday, March 17, 2025. NOI forms can be found at the bottom of this page in the Documents & Forms section.
WOHS staff will review the NOI and follow-up with recommendations on which programs to apply for based on project eligibility and available funding. Subgrant applications for all three programs are due no later than Friday, April 11, 2025.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Grants/Finance Section Chief, Ashley Paulsrud, at Ashley.paulsrud@wyo.gov.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program-Post Fire (HMGP-Post Fire)
HMGP-Post Fire opens for applications upon receipt of a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) In Wyoming. (An FMAG is used to assist with the cost of wildfire suppression.) HMGP-Post Fire is funded under the authority of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA), Public Law 115-254 which was enacted Oct. 5, 2018 and made numerous legislative changes to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
First priority for this grant is given to fire mitigation activities which benefit the fire-impacted county or tribal lands. (Examples of prioritized projects include defensible space measures, ignition resistant construction, hazardous fuels reduction, erosion control measures or flash flood reduction measures.)
Second priority is given to mitigation activities unrelated to wildfire, but within the fire-impacted county or tribal lands.
Third priority is given to wildfire mitigation projects located outside the fire-impacted county or tribal land.
Fourth priority is given to mitigation activities unrelated to wildfire outside of the fire-impacted county or tribal land. All projects must be cost effective. All funding stays within Wyoming. Timing of application period(s) opening will vary, based on the first FMAG declaration for Wyoming.
https://www.fema.gov/disaster/coronavirus/disaster-declarations - Every state, tribe, and territory that received a major disaster declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will be eligible to receive 4% of those disaster costs to invest in mitigation projects that reduce risks from natural disasters. This link lists what each state/territory/tribe has been authorized in HMGP funds.
https://www.fema.gov/blog/hazard-mitigation-funding-now-available - Hazard Mitigation funding is now available and there are several webinars that FEMA is hosting about mitigation projects, planning and an overview on how communities can apply for Hazard Mitigation Assistance.
Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
FMA is open for application annually and is funded by premiums from participants in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This grant can be used to fund mitigation projects which address the impact of flooding. All projects must be cost effective. Projects submitted will compete nationally. The timing of the application period varies each year, but usually coincides with the PDM grant application in the fall.
Hazard Mitation Grant Program (HMGP)
HMGP opens for applications upon receipt of a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the State of Wyoming. It is funded under the authority of Section 404 of the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended. This grant can be used to fund mitigation projects which address the impact of any natural hazard. All projects must be cost effective. Projects submitted for consideration will compete within the state. All funding stays within Wyoming. The timing of an application period is dependent on a Presidential Disaster Declaration. Some years Wyoming does not receive a disaster declaration and there is no funding is available in the grant. Other years Wyoming receives more than one disaster declaration. There are multiple application periods.
Documents and Forms
New Recipients of Disaster Grants Guide
This document combines pre-disaster preparation recommendations, program requirements and associated deadlines, and other information from all three grant programs.
The guide also outlines the critical statutory, policy and procedural requirements for recipients of FEMA disaster assistance grants. The scope of the guide includes pre-disaster preparations and post-disaster actions and is tailored to an audience of current (or prospective) recipients of federal disaster grant funding. The information is meant to supplement available programmatic guidance and assist new recipients with limited experience in navigating the FEMA disaster grant process.
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Guidance (pdf)
Provides details regarding mitigation grants including Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA).
Download the Notice of Interest form
This form is the first step (of several) to apply for a FEMA Mitigation Grant. This is the Notice of Interest form. WOHS accepts Notices of Interest at any time. Those interested in seeking mitigation grant funding do not need to wait for an open application period to submit a Notice of Interest.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Post Fire
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