Description
The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program makes federal funds available for hazard mitigation activities with the goal of lowering future disaster costs. The program aims to upgrade and modernize the nation's infrastructure against natural weather disasters and promote natural hazard risk mitigation activities and resilience.
Key aspects of the program include:
• Eligible entities: State, local, tribal, and territorial governments
• Eligible projects: Hazard mitigation projects, building code adoption and enforcement, and capability- and capacity-building activities
• Funding: Up to $1,000,000,000 available, with varying maximum allocations for different categories
• Application process: Applicants must submit applications through the FEMA grants system, with deadlines and requirements outlined in the notice of funding opportunity
• Evaluation criteria: Applications will be evaluated based on factors such as project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and potential impact on environmental and cultural resources