Fiscal Year 2026 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program
FEMA's 2026 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program provides $189 million to 125 projects in 40 states and one tribe for planning and infrastructure to reduce risks from flooding and other natural hazards.
Funder: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Due Dates: July 22, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $189,713,659 total program funding; ~125 awards; award size varies by project; 36-month period of performance typical
Summary: Supports state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in implementing cost-effective pre-disaster hazard mitigation projects identified through Congressionally Directed Spending.
Key Information: Cost share required (generally 75% federal/25% non-federal; up to 90% federal for qualifying small impoverished communities).
Description
This grant funds Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects that help state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments implement cost-effective, pre-disaster mitigation measures. The primary aim is to reduce risks from natural hazards—such as flooding, earthquakes, and wildfires—to people and property, thereby decreasing future reliance on federal disaster funding. Eligible activities include hazard mitigation planning, project scoping, and direct mitigation projects, with a strong focus on infrastructure improvements and community resilience.
