The Kentucky Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management was awarded a $590,152 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the BRIC: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program (CFDA #97.047). The grant will support hazard mitigation activities from February 15, 2022 through February 14, 2025.
The BRIC program aims to reduce risks from disasters and natural hazards by supporting cost-effective and resilient infrastructure projects nationwide. Funds awarded to the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management will likely support infrastructure and community resilience projects within the state to help mitigate risks from hazards such as flooding and severe weather.