Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants fund scientific and technical projects in New Hampshire to reduce disaster risks and build community resilience, managed by the Department of Safety / Homeland Security & Emergency Mgmt.
Funder: New Hampshire Department of Safety / Homeland Security & Emergency Mgmt
Due Dates: Rolling (Letter of Intent) | Annually (application deadlines vary by program)
Funding Amounts: Typically up to 75% federal cost share; project sizes vary; planning grants range from ~$9,000–$23,000 depending on community size
Summary: Supports New Hampshire communities in reducing disaster risk and enhancing resilience through hazard mitigation projects and planning.
Key Information: Applicants must not start projects before grant agreement approval; 25% non-federal match generally required.
Description
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants, managed by the New Hampshire Department of Safety / Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM), provide funding to reduce long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards. The program supports a range of eligible activities, including mitigation projects (e.g., infrastructure retrofits, flood risk reduction, structure elevation, property acquisition), hazard mitigation planning, and technical assistance. Funding is available through multiple FEMA-backed programs such as the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA).
The grants aim to help communities break the cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction, promote public safety, and reduce reliance on federal disaster recovery funds. Projects must demonstrate cost-effectiveness and comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
