Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
Forecasted
The BRIC grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency funds science-based projects to reduce natural hazard risks and strengthen community resilience across Tennessee.
Funder: Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Federal funding pool varies by year; recent cycles have offered up to $1 billion nationwide, with individual project awards and cost-share requirements determined per cycle.
Summary: Supports infrastructure and capacity-building projects in Tennessee to reduce natural hazard risks and enhance community resilience.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines and requirements may shift based on federal cycles.
Description
The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, administered by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), is a federal hazard mitigation grant program focused on funding projects that reduce risk from natural hazards and improve community resilience across Tennessee. BRIC supports large-scale infrastructure upgrades, hazard mitigation planning, and initiatives that strengthen a community’s ability to withstand disasters such as floods, storms, and earthquakes. TEMA provides technical assistance and coordinates applications, ensuring that projects align with both state and federal mitigation priorities.
