August 1, 2024
FEMA Updates Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guide
By News Editor
Key updates to the HMA Guide include clarifications and updated policies in benefit-cost analysis, building codes, capability and capacity building and mitigation planning.
March 21, 2024
FEMA Receives Another Record-Setting Request for BRIC, FMA Funding
By News Editor
Even historic levels of funding can’t keep pace with the growing need for hazard mitigation.
February 5, 2024
Deadline Approaching to Request Free FEMA Help for Mitigation Planning, Project Support
By News Editor
Request free BRIC Direct Technical Assistance from FEMA by Feb. 29.
January 8, 2024
FEMA Seeks Volunteers for Virtual BRIC National Review Panels
By News Editor
Reviewers will leverage their hazard mitigation expertise to assess subapplications while getting a glimpse into how communities are implementing innovative mitigation techniques.
October 27, 2023
FEMA to Host BRIC and FMA Notices of Funding Opportunities Webinar Series
By News Editor
General applicants, subapplicants and tribal applications are invited to attend.
October 13, 2023
Nearly $2 Billion Available in BRIC, FMA Funding for FY23
By News Editor
The application period for FY23 opens on Oct. 16, 2023. Closes Feb 29, 2024.
September 5, 2023
More States to Receive BRIC, FMA Funding
By News Editor
The historic level of funding ensured all 10 FEMA regions will receive funding, including 23 states that have never before received competitive BRIC funding.
July 21, 2023
BRIC 2023 Stakeholder Engagement: Your Feedback is Needed
By News Editor
Survey covers a wide range of topics, including direct technical assistance; capability and capacity building; risk reduction; partnership opportunities; and equitable outcomes.
June 9, 2023
FEMA Announces Initial Selections for FY 2022 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Funding
By News Editor
Record funding levels can’t keep pace with record requests as the initial selections for the FY22 BRIC and FMA programs are announced
March 24, 2023
FEMA Releases Updated Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide
By News Editor
This is the first update to the guide since 2015. The new guide incorporates climate change and future conditions, equity, building codes, capability and capacity building, nature-based solutions and community lifelines as key principles for its grant programs.