Fiscal Year 2022 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program provides funding for hazard mitigation activities to reduce risks from natural hazards and climate change. The program supports capability- and capacity-building, hazard mitigation projects, and management costs. Eligible applicants include states, territories, federally recognized Tribal governments, and local communities. The program prioritizes projects that benefit disadvantaged communities, incorporate nature-based solutions, and enhance climate resilience. Key activities include building codes, partnerships, project scoping, and hazard mitigation planning. Some key points to consider: • The program has a focus on disasters, risks, and hazards, including those associated with climate change. • The program supports state and local governments, tribes, and territories through capability- and capacity-building. • The program encourages innovation, flexibility, and effectiveness in hazard mitigation projects. • The program promotes partnerships and high-impact investments to reduce risk from natural hazards. • The program provides an opportunity to reduce future losses and minimize impacts on the Disaster Relief Fund. • The program promotes equity, including helping members of overburdened and underserved groups.