FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

FEMA / California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES)

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About This Program

FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides 75% federal funding (with 25% local match) for projects that reduce future disaster damage. Homeowners cannot apply directly but benefit when local governments apply on their behalf. The EBB seismic retrofit program is co-funded by FEMA HMGP. FEMA recently awarded $20 million to California for expanded earthquake protection programs.

Estimated FEMA-funded seismic or flood mitigation project per home

Key Details

  • Homeowners cannot apply directly, local gov applies
  • 75% FEMA / 25% local match funding structure
  • Funds seismic, flood, and wind mitigation projects
  • FEMA awarded $20M to California for earthquake protection 2025
  • Contact City of San José OES for local program availability

How to Apply

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Deadline: Post-disaster, triggered by presidential disaster declarations

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