CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Funding Amount
Up to $2 M Vermont scoping and infrastructure projects; Up to $1 M Vermont building code plus-ups; Up to $20 M national competition for scoping studies and mitigation projects.
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
State
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Geography
- Vermont
Overview
Supports hazard mitigation activities with the goal of lowering future disaster costs.
Details
- Funding Entity: Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Funding Type: Grant
- Funding Range: Up to $2 M Vermont scoping and infrastructure projects; Up to $1 M Vermont building code plus-ups; Up to $20 M national competition for scoping studies and mitigation projects.
- Match Required: 25% for most projects; 10% for Economically Disadvantaged Rural Communities; 0% for management costs
Notes
Projects are reviewed and prioritized by the State. FEMA recently added a requirement for BRIC subapplicants to provide basic information about their organizational leadership and governance structure. This includes a brief organizational description, a list of key leadership and governing body members, and short resumes for staff responsible for administering or implementing the project. A template captures this information. If you have questions on whether your community would qualify for 90% cost share, please contact DPS.HazardMitigation@vermont.gov . Eligible management costs are listed on page 17 in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
How to Apply
Deadline: 04/17/26 State Notice of Interest (required); 05/15/26 FEMA Application
Apply Via: FEMA GO
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Disaster relief
Project Locations
- VT
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