[NHCOLL-L:2044] FEMA PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM

[Tim White]

This just in....

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TO:     Members and Friends of the
             Heritage Emergency National Task Force

FROM:  Jane S. Long

SUBJ:  FEMA PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM

Last month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency released guidelines for
its FY 2003 Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program. Below is a brief
summary of the program, with links to more detailed information. FEMA wants
cultural and historic resources to be a part of all community planning and
mitigation activities.

What is the PDM grant program?
In 2003, FEMA will provide Pre-Disaster Mitigation funds to Tribes, States
and communities to implement hazard mitigation planning and mitigation
construction projects prior to a disaster event.  Approximately $131.5
million will be available in the form of competitive grants; there is a $3
million Federal share cap per mitigation project.

Who is eligible?
State emergency management agencies, other state-level agencies, Federally
recognized tribal governments, and local governments are eligible. Although
nonprofit organizations are not eligible for direct grants, they may ask
their local governments to submit applications on their behalf.

What activities are eligible for funding?
Funds should be used primarily for mitigation activities that address
natural hazards, but hazards caused by non-natural events are also eligible.
A priority has been placed on projects that address National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP) repetitive flood loss properties. PDM grants are available
for two types of activities: mitigation planning activities and mitigation
projects.

Mitigation Planning Activities include:
o  development of risk assessments for mitigation plans, including some
mapping activities;
o  planning assistance;
o  delivery of planning workshops.

Mitigation Projects include:
o  acquisition or relocation of hazard-prone property;
o  structural and non-structural retrofitting of existing buildings and
facilities;
o  localized flood control projects;
o  minor structural hazard control or protection, including vegetation,
storm water, and shoreline/landslide management.

When to apply
NOW! Grant guidelines have been released only recently, so time is short.
Grant applications must be received by the appropriate FEMA regional office
by midnight Eastern Time, October 6, 2003. Electronic applications are
welcome, and the mitigation divisions of the FEMA regional offices will
provide technical assistance throughout the application process.

For further information:
*       FEMA regional offices: http://www.fema.gov/regions/index.shtm
<http://www.fema.org/regions/index.shtm> .

*       Complete PDM guidelines: http://www.fema.gov/fima/pdm.shtm
<http://www.fema.gov/fima/pdm.shtm> .



Tim

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