FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

FEMA / Tennessee Emergency Management Agency

Available Home Repair

About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) in its Nashville, TN research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds flood elevation, storm hardening, acquisition, and other mitigation projects for homeowners in areas affected by presidentially declared disasters in Tennessee. Nashville-Davidson County has successfully applied for HMGP funds multiple times for flood-zone property acquisition and stormwater improvements. Homeowners apply through Metro Nashville, which submits sub-applications to TEMA.

75% federal, 25% match, often the local government covers the match. Individual homeowner eligibility and amounts vary by disaster declaration and project type.

The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Flood elevation, acquisition, and storm-hardening grants
  • Available after presidentially declared disaster declarations
  • Nashville-Davidson County has received past HMGP awards
  • Apply through Metro Nashville, not directly through FEMA
  • Contact TEMA at 615-741-0001 for current availability

How to Apply

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Program phone: 615-741-0001

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Your application paperwork

Federal funding to reduce future disaster damage, like elevating or strengthening a home. Homeowners cannot apply directly. Your state, tribe, or local government applies on your behalf, so you take part through a local project.

Steps to apply

  1. Contact your State Hazard Mitigation Officer or local emergency management office.
  2. Ask whether your community has an open HMGP project you can join.
  3. Provide your property and project details to the local applicant.
  4. The state submits the application to FEMA on your behalf.
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Documents you will likely need

  • Property ownership and address information.
  • Details of the mitigation project (for example elevation or a safe room).
  • Any flood or disaster damage history.
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Deadline: Available after presidentially declared disasters

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) in Nashville, TN?

The Grant Map record states: 75% federal / 25% local match. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) in Nashville?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) in Nashville, TN?

Confirm the application route directly with FEMA / Tennessee Emergency Management Agency; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 615-741-0001. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.

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