Hazard Mitigation Grant Program – Hurricane Debby (DR-4806)
Forecasted
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program – Hurricane Debby (DR-4806) funds science-based projects to reduce disaster risk in Florida counties, led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
Funder: Florida Division of Emergency Management
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: County-level allocations; typical federal share is up to 75% of project costs with a 25% non-federal match; award size varies by project and county.
Summary: Supports long-term hazard mitigation projects in Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Debby, administered through local mitigation strategies.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates and some requirements may be updated once the official NOFA is released.
Description
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for Hurricane Debby (DR-4806) is a federally funded, state-administered program designed to support the implementation of long-term hazard mitigation projects in Florida counties affected by Hurricane Debby. The program aims to reduce future disaster risks by funding projects that align with local and state mitigation strategies, with administration and project selection coordinated at the county level through Local Mitigation Strategy Working Groups (LMSWGs). Eligible projects may include infrastructure retrofits, drainage improvements, elevation, acquisition, wind retrofits, safe rooms, and other measures that provide lasting risk reduction.
