Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds projects in Massachusetts that use science and planning to reduce long-term risks from natural disasters and build community resilience.
Funder: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 | December 2026 | March 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $100,000–$500,000; some cycles may have project soft caps up to $15 million; federal cost share up to 75–90%.
Summary: Supports hazard mitigation planning and projects to reduce long-term risks from natural disasters, available post-disaster.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) offers financial assistance to Massachusetts communities, state agencies, and eligible non-profits for projects and planning that reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards. Funding becomes available following a Presidential Disaster Declaration and is designed to support efforts such as stormwater upgrades, infrastructure protection, property acquisition, and other mitigation activities that build community resilience and reduce future disaster recovery costs. Grants are cost-shared and reimbursable, with performance periods that may span multiple years.
