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Job Aid for Mitigation eGrants

Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration

Eligible Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Program 

Activities

Background Information 

This job aid provides a list of activities which may be eligible for Flood Mitigation Assistance 

(FMA) and Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) project, planning, management costs, and technical 

assistance subapplications. To view the latest HMA grant program information, refer to FEMA’s 

Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance, (Section III, Eligibility Information) available at

https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/103279.

Eligible FMA and PDM Mitigation Project Activities

Property Acquisition and Structure Demolition: Voluntary acquisition of an existing flood-prone 

structure and land parcel, and conversion of the land to open space in perpetuity through the demolition of 

the structure. 

Code Activity FMA PDM

200.1 Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land)—Riverine YES YES

200.2 Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land)—Coastal YES YES

200.3 Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land)—Riverine YES YES

200.4 Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land)—Coastal YES YES

200.5 Acquisition of Vacant Land NO YES

200.6 Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land)—Landslide NO YES

200.7 Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land)—Erosion YES YES

200.8 Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land)—Snow 

Avalanche NO YES

200.9 Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Tsunami NO YES

200.1 Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Tsunami NO YES
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Property Acquisition and Structure Relocation: Voluntary physical relocation of an existing structure 

to an area outside of a hazard-prone area, with the acquired land parcel is deed-restricted in perpetuity to 

open space.

Code Activity FMA PDM

201.1 Relocation of Private Structures—Riverine YES YES

201.2 Relocation of Private Structures—Coastal YES YES

201.3 Relocation of Public Structures—Riverine YES YES

201.4 Relocation of Public Structures—Coastal YES YES

201.5 Relocation of Private Structures—Erosion YES YES

201.6 Relocation of Private Structures—Landslide NO YES

201.7 Relocation of Private Structures—Snow Avalanche NO YES

201.8 Relocation of Public Structures—Erosion YES YES

201.9 Relocation of Public Structures—Landslide NO YES

201.10 Relocation of Public Structures—Snow Avalanche NO YES

Structure Elevation: Physically raising an existing structure in accordance with American Society of 

Civil Engineers (ASCE) 24-14 URL https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/14983 

standard and the elevation requirements of the local or state floodplain management ordinance.

Code Activity FMA PDM

202.1 Elevation of Private Structures—Riverine YES YES

202.2 Elevation of Private Structures—Coastal YES YES

202.3 Elevation of Public Structures—Riverine YES YES

202.4 Elevation of Public Structures—Coastal YES YES
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Wet Floodproofing: Measures applied to a structure or its contents that prevent or provide resistance to 

damage from flooding while allowing floodwaters to enter the structure or area. Limited to enclosures 

below elevated residential and non-residential structures and to accessory and agricultural structures that 

have been issued variances by the community. Generally, this includes properly anchoring the structure, 

using flood-resistant materials below the Base Flood Elevation (BFE), protection of mechanical and 

utility equipment, and use of openings or breakaway walls. The ASCE 24-14 standards referenced in the 

Structure Elevation section above also apply.

Code Activity FMA PDM

203.1 Wet Floodproofing Private Structures—Riverine YES YES

203.2 Wet Floodproofing Private Structures—Coastal YES YES

203.3 Wet Floodproofing Public Structures—Riverine YES YES

203.4 Wet Floodproofing Public Structures—Coastal YES YES

Dry Floodproofing: Sealing a structure to keep floodwaters out. Dry floodproofing is not permitted in 

the Coastal V Zone. Dry floodproofing of non-residential structures must certify and demonstrate design 

compliance with ASCE 24-14 (referenced in the Structure Elevation section) and the jurisdiction’s 

adopted floodplain management ordinance. Dry floodproofing of historic residential structures is 

permissible when other techniques would cause the loss of the historic structure status.

Code Activity FMA PDM

204.1 Dry Floodproofing Private Structures—Riverine (Commercial) YES YES

204.2 Dry Floodproofing Private Structures—Coastal (Commercial) YES YES

204.3 Dry Floodproofing Public Structures—Riverine YES YES

204.4 Dry Floodproofing Public Structures—Coastal YES YES

204.5 Dry Floodproofing Private Structures—Riverine (Residential-Historic) YES YES

204.6 Dry Floodproofing Private Structures—Coastal (Residential-Historic) YES YES

Non-Structural Retrofitting of Existing Buildings and Facilities: Modifications to the non-structural 

elements of a building or facility to reduce or eliminate the risk of future damage and to protect 

inhabitants.

Code Activity FMA PDM

205.3 Non-Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Private Structures—Seismic NO YES

205.4 Non-Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures—Seismic NO YES
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Structural Retrofitting of Existing Buildings: Modifications to the structural elements of a building to 

reduce or eliminate the risk of future damage and to protect inhabitants.

Code Activity FMA PDM

205.5 Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Private Structures—Seismic NO YES

205.6 Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures—Seismic NO YES

Wind Retrofit for One- and Two-Family Residences: Projects to improve the structure’s wind 

performance and must be designed in conformance with the design criteria found in FEMA P-804, Wind 

Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings (2010) URL https://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/assets/documents/21082.

Code Activity FMA PDM

205.7 Retrofitting Private Structures—Wind NO YES

205.7B Retrofitting Private Structures—Wind (P804) NO YES

205.8 Retrofitting Public Structures—Wind NO YES

Safe Room Construction: Projects to provide immediate life-safety protection for people in public and 

private structures from tornadoes, hurricanes, and severe wind events. Safe rooms may be retrofits of 

existing buildings or new, stand-alone construction. FEMA Publication 320, Taking Shelter from the 

Storm, URL https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/2009 is the guidance document for 

residential safe rooms and FEMA Publication 361, Safe Rooms for Tornados and Hurricanes, URL 

https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/3140 is the guidance document for community 

safe rooms.

Code Activity FMA PDM

206.1 Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter)—Private Structures NO YES

206.2 Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter)—Public Structures NO YES

502.1 Tsunami Vertical Evacuation Shelter NO YES

Mitigation Reconstruction: Construction of an improved, elevated building on the same site where an 

existing building and/or foundation has been partially or completely demolished or destroyed. Mitigation 

reconstruction projects are ineligible in regulatory floodways and coastal high hazard areas (Zone V) and 

must demonstrate design compliance with ASCE 24-14 (see Structure Elevation section) and the 

jurisdiction’s adopted floodplain management ordinance.

Code Activity FMA PDM

207.2 Mitigation Reconstruction YES YES
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Wildfire Mitigation: Projects to mitigate at-risk structures from the threat of wildfire through creation of 

defensible space, application of ignition-resistant construction, and hazardous fuels reduction.

Code Activity FMA PDM

205.1 Retrofitting Private Structures—Wildfire NO YES

205.2 Retrofitting Public Structures—Wildfire NO YES

300.2 Vegetation Management—Wildfire NO YES

300.8 Vegetation Management—Post-wildfire burn area restoration NO YES

304.1 (Creation of) Defensible Space (Wildfire) NO YES

Soil Stabilization: Projects to reduce risk to structures or infrastructure from erosion and landslides.

Code Activity FMA PDM

300.1 Vegetation Management—Natural Dune Restoration NO YES

300.3 Vegetation Management—Wind NO YES

300.4 Vegetation Management—Non-Coastal Shoreline Stabilization NO YES

300.6 Vegetation Management—Erosion NO YES

300.7 Vegetation Management—Snow Avalanche NO YES

301.1 Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) NO YES

302.1 Landslide Stabilization—Structural NO YES

302.2 Snow Avalanche Stabilization—Structural NO YES

Floodplain and Stream Restoration: Evaluated against program requirements; eligible projects are 

approved provided funding is available

Code Activity FMA PDM

303.1 Wetland Restoration/Creation NO YES

303.2 Floodplain and Stream Restoration YES YES

303.3 Floodplain and Stream Restoration - Post-wildfire remediation NO YES
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Infrastructure Retrofit: Measures to reduce risk to existing utility systems, roads, and bridges. 

Code Activity FMA PDM

400.1 Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) NO YES

400.2 Utility Protective Measures (Residential) NO YES

401.1 Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures NO YES

402.1 Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) NO YES

402.2 Roads and Bridges - Post-wildfire erosion and flood protection NO YES

Flood Diversion and Storage: Evaluated against program requirements; eligible projects are approved 

provided funding is available.

Code Activity FMA PDM

403.5 Floodwater Storage and Diversion YES YES

403.8 Floodwater and Mudflow diversions - post-wildfire NO YES

Aquifer and Storage Recovery: Evaluated against program requirements; eligible projects are approved 

provided funding is available.

Code Activity FMA PDM

403.6 Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) YES NO

Green Infrastructure: Evaluated against program requirements; eligible projects are approved provided 

funding is available.

Code Activity FMA PDM

403.7 Low Impact Development (LID) / Green Infrastructure (GI) YES YES
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Localized Flood Risk Reduction Projects: Lessen the frequency or severity of flooding, and decrease 

predicted flood damage, within an isolated and confined drainage or catchment. Under FMA, such 

projects should benefit National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)-insured properties. Lessen the 

frequency or severity of flooding, and decrease predicted flood damage, within an isolated and confined 

drainage or catchment area that is not hydraulically linked or connected to a larger basin. Sample projects 

are drainage improvement projects like modifications to a culvert or constructing of retention or detention 

basins. Under FMA, such projects should benefit NFIP-insured properties.

Code Activity FMA PDM

403.1 Stormwater Management—Culverts YES YES

403.2 Stormwater Management—Diversions YES YES

403.3 Stormwater Management—Flapgates/Floodgates YES YES

403.4 Stormwater Management—Detention/Retention Basins YES YES

404.1 Localized Flood Control System to Protect Critical Facility YES YES

405.1 Other Minor Flood Control YES YES

Non-Localized Flood Risk Reduction Projects: Lessen the frequency or severity of flooding, and 

decrease predicted flood damage, within an area that is hydraulically linked or connected to a drainage 

basin that is regional in scale.

Code Activity FMA PDM

500.1 Flood Control—Floodwall YES YES

500.2 Flood Control—Berm, Levee, or Dike YES YES

500.3 Flood Control—Dam YES NO

501.1 Other Major Structural Projects NO YES

Generators: Stand-alone generators are eligible if they protect a critical facility and meet all other 

program eligibility criteria, or constitute a functional portion of an otherwise eligible mitigation measure. 

The “Other Equipment” category generally applies to generator-related equipment such as quick connects 

and transfer switches.

Code Activity FMA PDM

601.2 Generators NO YES

602.1 Other Equipment Purchase and Installation NO YES
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Management Costs: Any indirect costs and administrative expenses that are reasonably incurred by a 

Recipient or Subrecipient in administering a subaward.

Code Activity FMA PDM

700.1 Management Costs—Salaries YES YES

700.2 Management Costs—Equipment YES YES

700.3 Management Costs—Office Space Rental YES YES

700.4 Management Costs—Supplies YES YES

Miscellaneous/Other: Activities that best address mitigation planning priorities in the community are not 

limited to those that are described in the Eligible Activities section of the HMA Guidance (Section III, 

E.1). FEMA encourages projects to address climate change adaptation and resiliency. Evaluated against 

program requirements; eligible projects are approved provided funding is available. Project applications 

must meet the same requirements for application eligibility, cost effectiveness, feasibility and 

effectiveness, and compliance with environmental and historic preservation regulations.

Code Activity FMA PDM

100.1 Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) NO YES

106.2 Other Non-Construction YES YES

800.1 Miscellaneous YES YES

904.1 Advanced Assistance YES NO
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Eligible FMA and PDM Mitigation Planning Activities

Hazard Mitigation Planning: To develop state, tribal, territorial, and local mitigation plans that meet the 

regulatory requirements of 44 CFR Part 201 URL https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/textidx?rgn=div5&node=44:1.0.1.4.53. A subaward must result in a mitigation plan adopted by the 

jurisdiction(s) and approved by FEMA. For FMA, funds may be used only for the flood hazard portion of 

state, tribal, territorial, or local mitigation plans to meet the Part 201 criteria (only available in NFIPparticipating communities).

Code Activity FMA PDM

91.2 Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan—NEW YES YES

91.3 Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan—UPDATE YES YES

91.4 Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan—NEW YES YES

91.5 Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan—UPDATE YES YES

92.1 State Multihazard Mitigation Plan YES YES

92.2 State Multihazard Mitigation Plan—UPDATE YES YES

93.2 Tribal Multihazard Mitigation Plan—NEW YES YES

93.3 Tribal Multihazard Mitigation Plan—UPDATE YES YES

93.4 Tribal Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan—NEW YES YES

93.5 Tribal Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan—UPDATE YES YES

Miscellaneous/Other: Activities that best address mitigation planning priorities in the community are not 

limited to those that are described under the HMA Guidance (Section III, E.1). FEMA encourages projects 

to address climate change adaptation and resiliency. Evaluated against program requirements; eligible 

projects are approved provided funding is available.

Code Activity FMA PDM

96.1 Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) NO YES

Management Costs: Any indirect costs and administrative expenses that are reasonably incurred by a 

Recipient or Subrecipient in administering a subaward.

Code Activity FMA PDM

700.1 Management Costs—Salaries YES YES

700.2 Management Costs—Equipment YES YES

700.3 Management Costs—Office Space Rental YES YES

700.4 Management Costs—Supplies YES YES
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Eligible FMA and PDM Management Costs “Applicant acting as Subapplicant” Activities

Management Costs: Applicants for PDM and FMA federal awards may apply for a maximum of 10 

percent of the total funds requested in their application budget (federal and non-federal shares) for 

management costs to support the project and planning subapplications included as part of their 

application.

Code Activity FMA PDM

700.1 Management Costs—Salaries YES YES

700.2 Management Costs—Equipment YES YES

700.3 Management Costs—Office Space Rental YES YES

700.4 Management Costs—Supplies YES YES

Eligible FMA Technical Assistance “Applicant acting as Subapplicant” Activities

Technical Assistance: A technical assistance subaward is meant to allow Recipients to maintain a viable 

FMA program over time. FEMA may provide a technical assistance subaward to any Recipient that was 

awarded at least $1,000,000 (federal share) in FMA federal awards in the prior fiscal year. A technical 

assistance subaward cannot exceed $50,000 (federal share) to any single Recipient in any fiscal year. 

Applicants must be careful to maintain separation between management costs and technical assistance 

awards.

Code Activity FMA PDM

701.1 Technical Assistance—Outreach/Training YES NO

701.2 Technical Assistance—Application Development/Review YES NO

701.3 Technical Assistance—Salaries & Expenses YES NO