DR-4759/DR-4775 HMGP Application Round

Pre-application submissions are due on Aug. 9, 2024

Use these links to jump down to important areas of our page.

• Announcements
• Application Timeline
• Program Guidance
• Pre-Application Document
• BCA Toolkit
• Fact Sheets and Tools
• Mitigation Staff Contact Information

Announcements

A new Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) round is now available in Washington state due to two recent Major Disaster Declarations: DR-4759-WA, federally declared on Feb. 15, 2024 (Wildfires) and DR-4775-WA, federally declared on April 28, 2024 (Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides). To administer these HMGP grant application rounds, EMD will use a single, unified timeline and submission process. WA State Emergency Management Division (WA EMD) is responsible for coordinating with FEMA to administer this grant round.

While HMGP grants are available to eligible entities statewide, funding priority for this round will be given to the below-listed jurisdictions specifically named in FEMA’s DR-4759 and DR-4775 disaster declarations, including all eligible entities located within them. Prioritized entities must still meet all eligibility requirements and submission deadlines.

Eligible entities are invited to submit Pre-Applications expressing their interest in applying for grant funding under the DR-4759/DR-4775 HMGP Round. Pre-applications will not be accepted after the deadline: Aug. 9, 2024. See the documents below for more information:

• HMGP Pre-Application Form (Word)
• FEMA’s HMGP website
• Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide

Application Timeline

EMD administers the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program using a two-step application process: (1) submission of a Pre-application Form and (2) submission of a full application package (upon invitation).

DR-4759/DR-4775 Pre-application forms are due by Aug. 9, 2024 to be considered for funding under this HMGP round. Applicants can submit more than one proposal (only one proposal per form).

Program Guidance

The HMGP DR-4759/DR-4775 official announcement document can be downloaded here (PDF).

FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide – 2023 Edition covers all requirements related to the DR-4759/DR-4775 HMGP round (e.g., applicant and proposal eligibility, funding caps, cost shares, information on specific project types, and other programmatic details). It is available for free download on FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants website.

Pre-Application Documents

This short document provides EMD basic information about applicant eligibility, proposal eligibility and overall suitability for HMGP. State EMD staff will review submitted pre-application forms and provide direct feedback to the applicant.

• HMGP Pre-Application Form (PDF)

Pre-applications should be submitted to WA EMD via email at HMA@mil.wa.gov.

BCA Toolkit

• FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis Toolkit

Technical support for the toolkit is provided by The FEMA BCA. The BCA Helpline’s hours are 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Pacific Time), Monday through Friday. Email questions to bchelpline@fema.dhs.gov or calling toll free at 1-855-540- 6744.

Fact Sheets and Tools

• Hazard Mitigation Plans Trainings and Tools
  
• FEMA and the Changing Climate Resources
  
• Nature-based Solutions Resources

Mitigation Staff Contact Information

Questions? Contact us at HMA@mil.wa.gov.