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Grant Announcements


Notice of Funding Opportunity:​​​


FY2024 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP-DR-4768-OR)

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​​ Date announced: December 9, 2024 

Grant type: Post-Disaster​

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The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is pleased to announce a new Notice of Funding Opportunity for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP-DR-4768-OR). Eligible jurisdictions are encouraged to submit pre-applications to the mitigation team at oem.hazardmitigation@oem.oregon.gov. When submtting Please ensure “4768” is in the subject line. Pre-Applications to be considered this grant round must be submitted no later than January 13, 2025.​ ​​​​​​

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Disaster Related Dates & Information

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  • Incident Period: January 12, 2024
  • Type of Incident: Severe winter storms, straight-line winds, landslides and mudslides
  • Declaration Date/Pre-aware Costs Start Date: April 13, 2024​
  • Directly Affected Areas:Benton, Clackamas, Coos, Hood River, Lane, Yamhill, Lincoln, Linn, Multnomah, Sherman, Tillamook, Wasco, and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
  • Total Federal Funds Available: $13,833,988​.00 six-month estimate

Federal Funds Available by Project Category​

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  • Projects: $8,023,713.04
  • Plans: $968,379.16
  • 5 Percent Initiative: $691,699.40
  • 5 Percent Codes and Standards: $691,699.40
  • Advanced Assistance (AA): $3,458,497.00​
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Notice of Funding Opportunity:​​​


FY2024 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Post Fire (HMGP-PF-FM-5500-OR)


​​ Date announced: November 1, 2024 

Grant type: Post-Disaster​


Oregon Emergency Management is pleased to announce a new Notice of Funding Opportunity for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FM-5500-OR. Eligible jurisdictions are encouraged to submit pre-applications to the mitigation team at​oem.hazardmitigation@oem.oregon.gov​. Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity link and state priorities developed by Kail Daniel, State Deputy Hazard Mitigation Officer. OEM's team can assist if you are new to Hazard Mitigation Grants or need additional support. Below is a summary of the declared post fire disaster and amounts available under this grant round.​​

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Disaster Related Dates & Information

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  • Incident Period: June 20, 2024, +
  • Type of Incident: Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAGs), FM-5500
  • Declaration Date/Pre-aware Costs Start Date: June 25, 2025, Darlene 3 (first FMAG Declaration)
  • Directly Affected Areas: Gilliam, Morrow, Harney, Baker, Malheur, Jefferson, Washington, Klamath, Crook, Grant, Jefferson, Wasco, Wheeler, Deschutes and Umatilla Counties
  • Total Federal Funds Available: $11,821,332.00

Federal Funds Available by Project Category​

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  • Projects: $6,856,372.56
  • Plans: $827,493.24
  • 5 Percent Initiative: $591,066.60
  • 5 Percent Codes and Standards: $591,066.60
  • Advanced Assistance (AA): $2,955,333.00​

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Please use the Pre-application Form linked above. When submitting to oem.hazardmitigation@oem.oregon.gov, ensure “5500” is in the subject line. Preapplications to be considered this grant round must be submitted no later than December 2, 2024.

​Click here to subscribe to our Mitigation list serv for email updates.​​​​​​​

For assistance with a grant application, please direct all questions and inquires to:
OEM.HAZARDMITIGATION@oem.oregon.gov. Please include the Grant Round number in the subject line of your email.


To recieve Hazard Mitigation Assistance program updates, click here.


Program Overview


Hazard mitigation is any sustainable action that reduces or eliminates long-term risk to people and property from future disasters. Mitigation planning breaks the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction and repeated damage. Hazard mitigation includes long-term solutions that reduce the impact of disasters in the future.

Individual homeowners and business owners may not apply for HMA grants directly; however, eligible local governments may apply on their behalf. All eligible applicants, including special districts, must have a FEMA-approved Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) in place prior to applying for HMA grant program funding. Private nonprofits are an exception to this requirement (for post-disaster grant programs only). 

If your NHMP has expired, if you have questions pertaining to the NHMP requirement, or would like to know more about an extraordinary circumstances exception request pertaining to an expired plan, please contact the Mitigation team.



Mitigation Grants Process Document 

Mitigation Grants Process Communications Plan


Types of Funding


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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)


​The purpose of the HMGP program is to help communities implement hazard mitigation measures following a Presidential major disaster declaration. Hazard mitigation is any action taken to reduce or eliminate long term risk to people and property from natural hazards. Mitigation planning is a key process used to break the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction and repeated damage. The HMPG is authorized under Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.


  • ​Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Handbook​: This guidance document was created to assist those applying for mitigation assistance through the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) program offered by FEMA and OEM. It includes a step-by-step guide to the most common questions when filling out the Hazard Mitigation Sub-application. However, there may be additional assistance needed. If this occurs, please contact the OEM Mitigation Team at 503-378-2260 or email oem.hazardmitigation@oem.oregon.gov. To review FEMA’s HMGP requirements, please refer to the HMA Guidance and HMA Guidance Addendum.

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Post Fire (HMGP-PF)


Wildfires can destroy homes, businesses, infrastructure, natural resources and agriculture. They can also increase secondary hazards and leave areas prone to floods, erosion and mudflows for many years. FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) has Post Fire assistance available to help communities implement hazard mitigation measures after wildfire disasters.

The application period opens with the state or territory's first FMAG declaration of the fiscal year and closes six months after the end of that fiscal year. The State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO) will send out statewide guidance for HMGP-PF including funding available, timelines, etc.​


Post-Disaster Contacts: 

Stephen Richardson
Mitigation Section Manager
State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO)
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Kail Daniel
Deputy State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO)
Post-Disaster Grant Specialist
971-718-6572
kail.daniel@oem.oregon.gov​​​
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The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program, which has been announced in conjunction with the notice of funding opportunities, is not included in the recent announcements of BRIC cancellation.  

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FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program makes federal funds available to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized Tribal governments, and local governments to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and within NFIP-participating communities. It does so with a recognition of the growing flood hazards associated with climate change, and of the need for flood hazard risk mitigation activities that promote climate adaptation, equity, and resilience with respect to flooding. These include both acute extreme weather events and chronic stressors which have been observed and are expected to increase in intensity and frequency in the future.​

With the exception of pre-applications for planning projects, FEMA requires state, local, tribal and territorial governments to develop or update, receive FEMA pre-approval, and then adopt​ hazard mitigation plans as a condition for receiving certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance, including funding for HMA mitigation projects. 

Subapplicants submit mitigation planning and project subapplications to their state during the open application cycle. After reviewing project and planning applications to determine if they meet the program’s requirements, the states, territories, or federally-recognized tribal governments prioritize and forward the applications to their FEMA regional office.

Planning subapplications submitted for consideration for FMA funding must only be used to support the flood hazard portion of state, tribal, or local mitigation plans to meet the requirements outlined in 44 CFR Part 201 Mitigation Planning. Funds are only available to support communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Projects submitted for consideration for FMA funding must be consistent with the goals and objectives identified in the current, FEMA-approved, state or tribal (standard or enhanced) hazard mitigation plan along with the local or tribal hazard mitigation plan for the jurisdiction in which the activity is located.

Funding is limited and FEMA headquarters must make difficult decisions as to the most effective use of grant funds. FEMA awards FMA funds to state, U.S. territory, and federally-recognized tribal applicants, who in-turn provide sub-awards to local government subapplicants.

Please contact the State Hazard Mitigation Officer​, your federally-recognized tribal government official and/or a local government official to obtain detailed information on the FMA application process.​

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FMA-Specific Res​ources:​



Non-Disaster Contacts:


Stephen Richardson
Mitigation Section Manager
State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO)
971-332-0005​
stephen.richardson@oem.oregon.gov


Jon Wiebe
Non-Disaster Grant Specialist
Deputy State Hazard Mitigation Officer
503-934-3255
jon.wiebe@oem.oregon.gov

On April 4, 2025, the Trump Administration officially cancelled the FY2024 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) in a memo FEMA Acting Director Cameron Hamilton. The memo indicated that FEMA is assessing actions for prior year BRIC programs as well.  

The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program which has been announced in conjunction with the notice of funding opportunities is not included in the recent announcements.  

OEM is working with federal and state legislators to inform them of the financial impacts on Oregon communities as they become clearer.    

The immediate impacts to BRIC:

  • The memo outlined further restrictions and reviews for BRIC FY2020-2023 projects. 
  • No new BRIC awards will be issued, even for previously selected projects. 
  • No period of performance extensions will be granted without high-level FEMA approval. 
  • Only pre-construction activities may continue for partially completed projects. 
  • Management cost funds halted; unspent funds will be de-obligated. 

The Impact on Oregon: 

  • Federal share of BRIC projects: $140 million  
  • Local matching share of BRIC projects: $90 million  
  • Total local sunk costs: 8 of the 26 projects have a combined total of $8 million is sunk costs. 
  • Impact on submitted budgets: Due to funding delays and their effect on project timelines, even if the grants were reinstated, some projects will be priced out as they locked cost estimates years ago when inflation and tariffs were lower, but those locked in prices are set to expire and the new cost could be significantly higher.   

Visit the FEMA BRIC Grant Dashboard and click Oregon on the map to see a detailed list of BRIC projects in this state. 

 

Action Items: 

  • OEM is working with legislators and FEMA to clarify impacts and timelines. 
  • We are scheduling briefings by BRIC year group beginning April 9. 
  • Sign-up to receive alerts when the federal action webpage is updated. 

 

QUESTIONS? 


Stephen Richardson 
Mitigation Section Manager
State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO)
971-332-0005
stephen.richardson@oem.oregon.gov ​

Jon Wiebe
Non-Disaster Grant Specialist&
Deputy State Hazard Mitigation Officer
503-934-3255
jon.wiebe@oem.oregon.gov 

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Grant Reimbursement Office Hours


OEM Finance staff will offer office hours to help answer questions for submitting and documenting Requests for Reimbursements (RFR).

2025 Schedule:

  • January 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
  • March 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
  • May 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
  • July 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
  • September 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
  • November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Contact:

Rick Bruno
Accounting Manager
(503) 983-4413
grant.accounting@oem.oregon.gov


If you need more assistance, you can request a meeting with an HMA accountant by sending an email to oem.hazardmitigation@oem.oregon.gov.



OEM Mitigation Team


The Mitigation Section consists of the OEM Mitigation Section Manager/State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO), two Deputy State Hazard Mitigation Officers, a Special Projects Coordinator, a Risk MAP Coordinator, a Planner, six Mitigation Program Representatives, an Administrative Assistant, and an Accountant to administer the HMA grant programs at the state-level. 

The SHMO is the liaison between local entities and FEMA Region X for all hazard mitigation assistance grant programs. The SHMO also facilitates the quarterly State Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team (IHMT) meetings. The Planner primarily works with entities on natural hazard mitigation plans and assists with a variety of post-disaster recovery efforts. The Planner also plays an active role during IHMT meetings (agenda drafting, meeting minutes, etc.).

Mitgation Program Leadership



Mitgation Program Staff