Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

Federal grant program authorized by Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Designed to assist states, local governments, private non-profit organizations, and Indian Tribes in implementing long-term hazard mitigation measures following a major disaster declaration. Administered by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Eligible project types include: acquisition, elevation, wind retrofit, flood control/drainage improvement, generators, hurricane safe rooms, tornado safe rooms, wildfire mitigation, drought mitigation, and utility mitigation.