Funding Opportunity through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR-4534

The Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM) announces the availability of Federal Emergency Management funds for natural hazard mitigation projects.

Pre-Applications due November 1, 2021
Applications due April 1, 2022

See the announcement letter for details.

The goal of this funding is to help communities become more resilient with emphasis on projects that address climate change and promote equitable outcomes in underserved communities. Project may include:

• The use of nature-based features, such as storm water parks, rain gardens, & streambank & wetland restoration to reduce erosion or flooding.
• The creation of buffers to decrease spread of approaching wildfires using fire resistant construction materials.
• Retrofitting or relocating critical utilities outside of high-risk areas.

This HMGP grant funding is a 75% federal share & a local required match of 25%.

Pre-application can be found on the IOEM Mitigation Dashboard at:
https://ioem.idaho.gov/preparedness-and-protection/mitigation/mitigation-grant-pre-application/