FEMA recently announced the Fiscal Year 2024 funding opportunity making approximately $191 million available to support 110 mitigation projects across the country. The funds are available through the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grant program, which provides federal funds for projects designed to reduce the risk to individuals and property from future natural hazards.

According to FEMA, these projects were congressionally authorized through the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. The funding for these projects will be made available through FEMA’s Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant program for 35 states, the District of Columbia, and one Tribal Nation. The resilience funding complements FEMA’s other Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs that help communities meet the growing need to make infrastructure more resilient to increasingly severe weather events. 

Many of the projects focus on infrastructure improvements to stormwater, drainage, sewer systems, and levee systems to build community resilience against future flooding. Other projects focus on addressing other hazard types such as seismic activity and wildfire. Approximately 15 identified projects will leverage nature-based solutions addressing greenways, open space, climate resilience and shoreline preservation. Communities with projects identified for funding must submit an application by June 28.

For general questions about Pre-Disaster Mitigation congressional community projects, please contact the appropriate State Hazard Mitigation Officer or FEMA regional office. The Hazard Mitigation Assistance Helpline is also available at 866-222-3580. If you require further assistance, email [email protected].

FEMA will offer a webinar series for applicants. For more information and list of the projects, visit FEMA.gov.