The Morongo Band of Mission Indians received a $1,623,735.76 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program (CFDA 97.047). The grant, awarded on July 18, 2024, will support the tribe's efforts to enhance community resilience to natural disasters and climate change impacts through July 17, 2027.
The funding will enable Morongo to implement cost-effective hazard mitigation projects, strengthen emergency preparedness, and build capacity to address current and future natural hazards. Eligible activities include infrastructure hardening, emergency planning, climate adaptation initiatives, and other community resilience efforts on tribal lands. As a federally recognized tribal government, Morongo will leverage this BRIC grant to improve public safety, protect critical infrastructure, and enhance the overall quality of life for tribal members.
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