Hazard Mitigation Funding Programs
Forecasted
The Vermont Department of Public Safety’s Hazard Mitigation Funding Programs support science-based projects to reduce long-term risks from hazards like flooding through research, planning, and infrastructure improvements.
Funder: Vermont Department of Public Safety
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (HMGP DR-4720 pre-application) | October 15, 2026 (Quarterly report - subgrantees) | January 15, 2027 (Quarterly report - subgrantees) | February 2027 (FMA FY2024 state submission) | March 2027 (BRIC federal application period start) | April 15, 2027 (Quarterly report - subgrantees) | May 2027 (BRIC state deadline) | July 2027 (BRIC federal application period end & quarterly report)
Funding Amounts: BRIC: Up to $2,000,000 federal share per state allocation; HMGP: No federal cap, recent round up to $64M for projects; typical federal share is 75% (up to 90% for small communities).
Summary: Supports Vermont communities, non-profits, and regional entities in implementing projects that reduce or eliminate long-term risks from hazards, including flooding, through FEMA-funded mitigation programs.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check program page for updates. Local match may be fully covered for select rounds.
Description
The Vermont Department of Public Safety administers a suite of hazard mitigation funding programs to help municipalities, non-profits, Regional Planning Commissions, and other eligible organizations reduce or eliminate long-term risks from natural hazards, especially flooding. These programs—primarily the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)—provide funding for a broad range of eligible activities, including property buyouts, structural elevations, floodproofing, floodplain restoration, dam removals, infrastructure improvements (e.g., bridges, culverts), and hazard mitigation planning.
The programs are designed to enhance community resilience, minimize future disaster impacts, and support the development of FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plans. Vermont Emergency Management (VEM) guides applicants through the process, from project scoping and eligibility determination to application submission and implementation.
