Hazard 

Mitigation 

Grant Program

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For more information about HMGP, 

visit https://www.fema.gov/hazardmitigation-grant-program

For specific criteria for each HMA program, visit 

http://www.fema.gov/hazard-mitigation-assistance

To find your State Hazard Mitigation Officer, visit 

http://www.fema.gov/state-hazard-mitigation-officers

To plan, prepare, and mitigate a disaster, visit 

http://www.fema.gov/plan-prepare-mitigate

Learn more about flood risks and flood insurance at 

http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart

To register for disaster assistance call 1-800-621-FEMA 

(3362) or visit http://www.disasterassistance.gov

HMA Helpline: 1-866-222-3580

FEMA eGrants Helpdesk: 1-855-228-3362

Benefit-Cost Analysis Helpline: 

BCHelpline@fema.dhs.gov

For HMA independent study and classroom training 

courses, visit http://training.fema.gov

For information about the HMA programs, contact your 

community officials.

Who Is eligible to apply?

• States, territories, federally-recognized tribes, and 

local governments

• Certain private nonprofit organizations and 

institutions

Additional Grant Programs

FEMA has two additional Hazard Mitigation Assistance 

(HMA) grant programs which provide funding for 

similar activities on an annual basis, regardless of 

disaster activity:

• Pre-Disaster Mitigation

• Flood Mitigation Assistance

Projects may also be eligible for assistance under these 

programs.
Hazard Mitigation Grant 

Program (HMGP)

How much will FEMA pay for a project under 

the HMGP? 

Typically projects are funded by a combination of Federal 

and non-Federal funds. HMGP funds may be used to pay 

up to 75% of the eligible costs. The non-Federal match 

does not need to be cash; in-kind services or materials 

may be used.

What are the roles of local communities, 

federally-recognized tribes, territories, States, 

and FEMA?

During the recovery phase of a disaster, local 

jurisdictions select projects that could reduce property 

damage from future disasters, and submit applications to 

the State, territory, or federally-recognized tribe. Certain 

nonprofit organizations may also apply. 

The States, territories, and federally-recognized tribes 

administer the HMGP by establishing their mitigation 

priorities, facilitating the development of applications, 

and submitting applications to FEMA based on funding 

criteria and available funding. They also manage the 

projects, monitor progress, and evaluate the effectiveness 

of projects implemented.

FEMA conducts a final eligibility review to ensure 

compliance with Federal regulations. HMGP projects 

must comply with Federal environmental laws and 

regulations, be cost-effective, and be technically feasible.

What are the roles of property and business 

owners?

Individuals, property and business owners may not apply 

directly to the State, territory, or FEMA, but eligible local 

governments or private nonprofit organizations may 

apply on their behalf.

FEMA encourages property and business owners 

interested in implementing mitigation activities to contact 

their local community planning, emergency management, 

or hazard mitigation office for more information.

What is the purpose of the HMGP?

The HMGP assists States, territories, federally-recognized 

tribes, and local communities by:

• Significantly reducing or permanently eliminating 

future risk to lives and property from natural hazards

• Providing funds to implement projects in accordance 

with priorities identified in State, tribal, or local 

hazard mitigation plans

• Enabling mitigation measures to be implemented 

during the recovery following a major disaster 

declaration

How is HMGP funding determined following a 

major disaster?

Federal funding under the HMGP is available if requested 

by the Governor. HMGP funding is allocated using 

a “sliding scale” formula based on the percentage of 

funds spent on Public and Individual Assistance for each 

Presidentially declared disaster. 

Federal law requires States, territories, federallyrecognized tribes and local jurisdictions to have a 

mitigation plan prior to receipt of HMGP funds. The 

plan identifies hazards, assesses community needs, and 

describes a community-wide strategy for reducing risks 

associated with natural disasters. 

For States/territories/federally-recognized tribes with a 

FEMA-approved Standard State or Tribal Mitigation Plan, 

the formula provides for up to 15% of the first $2 billion 

of estimated aggregate amounts of disaster assistance, up 

to 10% for amounts between $2 billion and $10 billion, 

and 7.5% for amounts between $10 billion and $35.333 

billion. 

For States/territories with a FEMA-approved Enhanced 

Mitigation Plan, up to 20% of the total of Public and 

Individual Assistance funds authorized for the disaster (up 

to $35.333 billion of such assistance) are available. 

What types of projects can be funded?

The HMGP can be used to fund projects to protect either 

public or private property, as long as the project fits within 

State/territorial/federally-recognized tribal, and local 

government mitigation strategies to address areas of risk 

and complies with HMGP guidelines.

* FEMA allows increasing the 5% Initiative amount up to 10% for a 

Presidential major disaster declaration under HMGP. The additional 

5% Initiative funding can be used for activities that promote disasterresistant codes for all hazards. As a condition of the award, either 

a disaster-resistant building code must be adopted or an improved 

Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule is required.

** Miscellaneous/Other indicates that any proposed action will be 

evaluated on its own merit against program requirements. Eligible 

projects will be approved provided funding is available.

Eligible Activities

Mitigation Projects

Property Acquisition and Structure Demolition

Property Acquisition and Structure Relocation

Structure Elevation

Mitigation Reconstruction

Dry Floodproofing of Historic Residential Structures

Dry Floodproofing of Non-Residential Structures

Generators

Localized Flood Risk Reduction Projects

Non-Localized Flood Risk Reduction Projects

Structural Retrofitting of Existing Buildings

Non-Structural Retrofitting of Existing Buildings and 

Facilities

Safe Room Construction

Wind Retrofit for One- and Two-Family Residences

Infrastructure Retrofit

Soil Stabilization

Wildfire Mitigation

Post-Disaster Code Enforcement

Advance Assistance

5 Percent Initiative Projects*

Miscellaneous/Other**

Hazard Mitigation Planning

Planning-Related Activities

Management Costs