Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grant Program 2012

 

Program Name

Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grant Program 2012

Fund Source

FEMA

Amount Available

Grants are awarded through four yearly grant programs and one disaster funded grant program.  The HMA program is subject to the availability of federal appropriation funding or presidential disaster declaration. Specific amounts for FY12 are not known as of 6/2/2011.

Funds Released to States?

See Guidance document below.

State Administering Agency

VDEM

Purpose/Description

To support state and local Hazard Mitigation structural and planning projects

Eligible Applicants

See eligibility requirements below.

Eligibility Requirements

a) State-level agencies, including State institutions;

b) Public colleges or universities; and

c) Local jurisdictions that are participating in the NFIP.


All localities must have a FEMA approved 322 local-all hazard mitigation plan prior to application. The project must conform with the State Hazard Mitigation Plan, conform with environmental, historical, and economic justice issues, provide a long-term solution for the community, demonstrate cost-effectiveness, comply with program regulations, and be consistent with the State and local government's overall mitigation strategies as listed in their all-hazard mitigation plan.

Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Expiration Dates Map

 

Application/Report Forms

Open Space Applicant/Sub-applicant Agreement

Applicant Signature Package

Form: Acceptance of E-grant Data Entry Rules

Project Grant Application

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: Title 2 - Grants and Agreements

Planning Grant Application

Project Grant Guidance 2011 [888 kb pdf]

Deadlines

Full digital applications due to VDEM no later than COB October 14, 2011. Applications can be emailed to your assigned Hazard Mitigation Coordinator.

Coordinators map  [1.35kb .pdf]


Attachments that are too large for email can be sent to:

Virginia Department of Emergency Management

Recovery and Mitigation
10501 Trade Court
Richmond, VA 23236

 

Grant Reporting Requirements

Quarterly progress reports for periods ending June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31 are due 15 days after the close of quarter.

Award/Closing Dates

Project length: up to 36 months

Disbursements

Requests for reimbursement of project expenditures should be sent to the Hazard Mitigation Coordinator assigned to your region.

Coordinators map  [1.35kb .pdf]

VDEM Contact

Mitigation questions should be forwarded to:

Matthew W. Wall, Hazard Mitigation Program Manager

Matthew.Wall@vdem.virginia.gov

 

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