The program is designed to reduce or eliminate the risk of flooding and other natural disasters. The program includes “Advanced Assistance”, which will pay 100% of preliminary studies for flood mitigation projects that will subsequently reduce flood claims. The program will also include emergency measures for fires such as creating defensible space, as well as emergency equipment such as vehicles and backup generators.
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Eligible Entities
- City, County, Private, Special Service Districts, Town
Type of Fund
- Grant
Typical Support
varies greatly ($75k to $850k) (state agencies passthrough funds to local govt subapplicants)
Application Deadline
October 1 - January 31
Program Categories
Community Services | Disaster Mitigation | Emergency Services | GIS | Planning | Strategic Plan | Wildfire Mitigation | Wildfire Planning