Description
The Fiscal Year 2026 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program funds Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to implement cost-effective measures that reduce natural hazard risk to people and property. The program aims to decrease reliance on federal funding for future natural disasters. The grant program supports projects that focus on improving infrastructure to reduce flooding risk, as well as addressing other hazards such as earthquakes and wildfires.
Some key points to consider:
• The program will award $189,713,659 to 125 CDS projects identified in the 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act’s Joint Explanatory Statement.
• Eligible applicants include states, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments.
• Projects must be cost-effective and align with the program's goals and objectives, which include reducing risk to infrastructure, community lifelines, and decreasing reliance on federal disaster funding.
• The program allows for indirect costs, management, and administration costs, as well as pre-award costs, provided they adhere to the conditions specified in the funding opportunity.