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. Projects must be selected by county Local Mitigation Strategy Working Groups (LMSWG) and placed on project priority lists before application. 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.

Eligibility: Government entities, private non-profit organizations, Indian Tribes (ineligible entities may apply through eligible applicants)

Focus Areas: Disaster mitigation, hazard preparedness, long-term resilience