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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) aims to provide States and communities with resources to invest in long-term actions that help to reduce the toll from potential natural and manmade hazards. The program also supports the implementation of mitigation measures during the immediate recovery from a disaster.
The HMGP funds projects to protect either public or private property, as long as the project fits within the State's and local government's overall mitigation strategy and complies with program guidelines. In response to flood hazards, eligible projects include the elevation, relocation or acquisition and demolition of flood-prone structures, stormwater management projects, and certain types of minor flood control projects.
The State is responsible for setting priorities for funding and administering the HMGP. Eligible applicants must apply for the program through the State. Individuals, businesses, or other organizations should contact their State Hazard Mitigation Officer and local government official for specific details. |
The amount of funding available for the HMGP under a particular disaster declaration is limited and varies based on the total disaster grants awarded by FEMA.
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