Activated after a presidential disaster declaration; Robert T. Stafford Hazard Mitigation provides funds on a sliding scale formula based Disaster Relief and Grant Program on a percentage of the total federal assistance for Emergency (HMGP) a disaster for long-term mitigation measures to Assistance Act reduce vulnerability to natural hazards National Flood Flood Mitigation Insurance Reform Reduce or eliminate claims against the NFIP Assistance (FMA) Act National competitive program focused on Pre-Disaster Disaster Mitigation mitigation project and planning activities that Mitigation (PDM) Act address multiple natural hazards The HMGP and PDM programs offer funding for mitigation planning and project activities that address multiple natural hazard events. The FMA program focuses funding efforts on reducing claims against the NFIP. Funding under the HMA programs is subject to availability of annual appropriations, and HMGP funding is also subject to the amount of FEMA disaster recovery assistance provided under a presidential major disaster declaration. grants are awarded to eligible states, federally-recognized tribes, and territories FEMA’s HMA (Applicant) that, in turn, provide sub-grants to local governments and communities The Applicant selects and prioritizes sub-applications developed and submitted to them by sub-applicants and submits them to FEMA for funding consideration. Prospective should consult the office designated as their applicant for further information regarding specific program and application requirements. Contact information for the FEMA and (SHMO) is available on the FEMA website (). Additional Mitigation Programs and Assistance Several additional agencies including USACE, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), NOAA, and others have specialists on staff and can offer further information on flood hazard mitigation. The State NFIP Coordinator and SHMO are sources of information and assistance, which vary among different states.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act Activated after a presidential disaster declaration; provides funds on a sliding scale formula based on a percentage of the total federal assistance for a disaster for long-term mitigation measures to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) National Flood Insurance Reform Act Reduce or eliminate claims against the NFIP Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Disaster Mitigation Act National competitive program focused on mitigation project and planning activities that address multiple natural hazards The HMGP and PDM programs offer funding for mitigation planning and project activities that address multiple natural hazard events. The FMA program focuses funding efforts on reducing claims against the NFIP. Funding under the HMA programs is subject to availability of annual appropriations, and HMGP funding is also subject to the amount of FEMA disaster recovery assistance provided under a presidential major disaster declaration. FEMA’s HMA grants are awarded to eligible states, federally-recognized tribes, and territories (Applicant) that, in turn, provide sub-grants to local governments and communities The Applicant selects and prioritizes sub-applications developed and submitted to them by sub-applicants and submits them to FEMA for funding consideration. Prospective should consult the office designated as their applicant for further information regarding specific program and application requirements. Contact information for the FEMA and (SHMO) is available on the FEMA website (). Additional Mitigation Programs and Assistance Several additional agencies including USACE, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), NOAA, and others have specialists on staff and can offer further information on flood hazard mitigation. The State NFIP Coordinator and SHMO are sources of information and assistance, which vary among different states.
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