Provides guidance on administering grants under Section 404 of the Stafford Act to reduce risk of future damage.
Establishes the legal authority for long-term mitigation funding distinct from immediate restorative Public Assistance.
Defines 'Activity', 'Enhanced State Mitigation Plan', and 'Local Mitigation Plan'.
Provides the technical vocabulary for eligibility; specifically distinguishes between standard and enhanced planning levels.
Calculates funding based on 7.5% to 15% of the total Stafford Act grant amount.
Defines the fiscal pool; States with an 'Enhanced Plan' can increase this ceiling to 20% of disaster costs.
Requires the appointment of a State Hazard Mitigation Officer and an approved administrative plan.
Mandates the organizational structure and approved plan necessary before any HMGP funds can be awarded.
Sets project criteria: must be cost-effective, solve a problem independently, and align with approved plans.
Hard gate for funding; projects that merely analyze hazards without providing a functional solution are ineligible.
State identifies and prioritizes projects that reduce future disaster losses or protect critical facilities.
Ensures that limited federal funds are directed toward high-impact measures that offer the greatest risk reduction.
Requires submittal of all project applications to FEMA within 15 months of the disaster declaration.
Establishes a critical administrative deadline; missing the 15-month window can forfeit access to the mitigation pool.
Details the required procedures for notifying applicants, determining eligibility, and monitoring progress.
Provides the mandatory 'playbook' for program implementation; funds are withheld until this plan is FEMA-approved.
Recipients must submit quarterly progress reports and certify work completion for payment claims.
Ensures accountability; failure to complete measures without justification results in no Federal funding for the project.
Governs costs per 2 CFR 200 and allows for pre-award planning costs in limited circumstances.
Fiscal boundary; implementation costs incurred prior to the grant award are strictly ineligible.
Establishes two levels of appeal for HMGP decisions, requiring submittal within 60 days of notice.
Preserves the legal right to challenge eligibility denials or cost disallowances through the Assistant Administrator level.