Hazard Mitigation Funding Programs
This grant funds Vermont community projects that use science and planning to reduce long-term risks from flooding and other natural hazards through mitigation and infrastructure improvements.
Funder: Vermont Department of Public Safety
Due Dates: August 30, 2024: DR-4720 HMGP pre-application priority deadline | February 28, 2025: FMA FY2024 state application deadline | May 15, 2026: BRIC state application deadline | July 23, 2026: BRIC FEMA GO application deadline
Funding Amounts: BRIC: Up to $2,000,000 federal share per state allocation; HMGP: No federal funding cap, $64M+ available for DR-4720; FMA: varies. Typical cost share is 75% federal/25% non-federal, but 100% match may be covered for some programs/rounds.
Summary: Supports Vermont communities and organizations in reducing long-term risk from hazards (especially flooding) through mitigation planning and implementation projects.
Key Information: Pre-applications submitted by August 30, 2024 receive priority for DR-4720 HMGP; local match may be covered for certain disasters.
Description
The Vermont Hazard Mitigation Funding Programs, administered by the Vermont Department of Public Safety through Vermont Emergency Management (VEM), provide financial support for projects and planning activities that reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards such as flooding, storms, and other natural disasters. Funding is available through several federal and state programs, including the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA). Eligible projects include property buyouts, structural elevations, floodplain restoration, infrastructure upgrades, floodproofing, and hazard mitigation planning.
