Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
Forecasted
The BRIC grant from Maine Emergency Management Agency funds science-based projects to strengthen infrastructure and reduce disaster risk through resilience and climate adaptation in Maine.
Funder: Maine Emergency Management Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline to State Hazard Mitigation Officer) | July 2027 (Application End Date to FEMA)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: 75% federal / 25% non-federal cost share (up to 90% federal for small impoverished communities); state allocation cap $2M; national competition projects up to $20M federal share; total national pool over $1B annually.
Summary: Supports hazard mitigation projects in Maine that strengthen infrastructure and reduce long-term disaster risk through resilience and climate adaptation.
Key Information: All dates are projected; Build America, Buy America Act applies to most infrastructure projects over $250,000.
Description
The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, administered in Maine by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), provides federal funding for hazard mitigation activities that modernize infrastructure and build resilience against natural disasters. BRIC prioritizes proactive, infrastructure-focused hazard mitigation, supporting projects that reduce community vulnerability to a wide range of hazards, including climate-driven risks. The program encourages the adoption and enforcement of modern building codes, supports project scoping for infrastructure, and funds a variety of cost-effective construction projects that enhance public safety and community resilience.
