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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides grants to States and local governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures after a major disaster declaration.  The purpose of the HMGP is to reduce the loss of life and property due to natural disasters and to enable mitigation measures to be implemented during the immediate recovery from a disaster. The HMGP is authorized under Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
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HMGP References

Property Acquisition and Relocation for Open Space
HMGP Desk Reference
HMGP Brochure (FEMA Publication L-139)
HMGP Fact Sheet
Resources are available from the FEMA Library.

Application Development

FEMA's mitigation grants, including HMGP, are provided to eligible Applicant States/Tribes/Territories that, in turn, provide sub-grants to local governments.  The Applicant selects and prioritizes applications developed and submitted to them by local jurisdictions to submit to FEMA for grant funds.
Prospective Sub-applicants should consult the official designated point of contact for their Applicant State/Tribe/Territory for further information regarding specific program and application requirements:
Regional Offices
State Hazard Mitigation Officers
Additional information for FEMA mitigation grant activities, including project development and pre-award requirements, is available on the Grant Applicant Resources web page.

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