FY16 Pre-Disaster Mitigation
The Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program makes available Federal funds to State, Local and Tribal Governments to implement and sustain cost-effective measures designed to reduce the risk to individuals and property from natural hazards, while also reducing reliance on Federal funding from future disasters.
FEMA will provide allocations of $575,000 as required by the Stafford Act to states and territories; and a tribal set aside of $10 million for allocations up to $575,000 for Native American Indian tribal governments to support overall mitigation planning and projects.
The remaining PDM funds will be awarded on a competitive basis with a focus on Climate Resilient Mitigation Activities.
Applicants must submit applications via the Mitigation eGrants system on the FEMA Grants Portal:
https://portal.fema.gov.
Applicants may submit a maximum of 19 sub-applications, including 1 management cost sub-application for Applicant management costs.
Of the 18 sub-applications for mitigation activities, a maximum of 8 projects may be included.
FEMA will provide allocations of $575,000 as required by the Stafford Act to states and territories; and a tribal set aside of $10 million for allocations up to $575,000 for Native American Indian tribal governments to support overall mitigation planning and projects.
The remaining PDM funds will be awarded on a competitive basis with a focus on Climate Resilient Mitigation Activities.
Applicants must submit applications via the Mitigation eGrants system on the FEMA Grants Portal:
https://portal.fema.gov.
Applicants may submit a maximum of 19 sub-applications, including 1 management cost sub-application for Applicant management costs.
Of the 18 sub-applications for mitigation activities, a maximum of 8 projects may be included.
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Office: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Estimated Funding: $90,000,000
Office: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Estimated Funding: $90,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Program Guidance
Additional Information of Eligibility:
District of Columbia; U. S. Territories.
Local governments must apply through their state.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/103279
Contact:
Mitigation eGrants System HelpdeskPhone: 1-855-228-3362
Agency Email Description:
MTeGrants@fema.dhs.gov
Agency Email:
MTeGrants@fema.dhs.gov
Date Posted:
2016-02-10
Application Due Date:
2016-06-15
Archive Date:
2016-07-15
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