Safeguarding Tomorrow RLF_Project_Proposal_List_template_FY24_NOFO_12.15.2023.xlsx

Overview

There are 18 fields to fill out for each proposed project. FEMA aims to reduce the burden of the PPL:

• 5 fields related to the proposed loan recipient

• 7 fields are dropdowns

• 2 fields serve as space for manual input if the entity selects "other"

Entities will need to coordinate with potential borrowers to complete the required information. Entities must fill in the cells for each project proposal in the "Project Proposal List" sheet.

The entity must provide public notice not less than six weeks before the submission of an application to allow local governments time to submit projects to the entity.

FEMA will review the Project Proposal List to ensure it is developed in accordance with the requirements outlined in 42 U.S.C. § 5135(b)(1)(A). Entities will be required to update their Project Proposal List on an annual basis to ensure continued compliance with statutory requirements.

Project Proposal List

• How the project will reduce risk or increase resilience

• Major items in the scope of work

• The infrastructure being protected

• How the project will reduce risk to life and property

• Other items describing how the project mitigates natural hazards.

• A description of how the project conforms to the Hazard Mitigation Plan of the applicant and the local government The dollar amount of the proposed loan. If the loan amount equals or exceeds the statutory maximum loan amount of $5 million, the cell will turn red. Select a dropdown project type that best aligns with the proposed project. If not listed, input a project type manually. Some projects may be comprehensive and incorporate multiple project types. Insert the project types in the cell below. Select a hazard from the dropdown. If not listed, input a project type manually. Some projects may be mitigating multiple hazards. Insert the hazards in the cell below. Select a community lifeline from the dropdown. Select a HMA program from the dropdown. Projects where actual physical activity, such as groundbreaking, construction, or demolition has commenced prior to completion of EHP review, are ineligible. Select from the dropdown. Projects that require EHP review include any ground disturbing studies or construction projects including but not limited to retrofits, acquisition of flood-prone properties, hazardous fuels reduction, and flood risk reduction projects. Loan recipients are required to establish a dedicated source of revenue for repayment of the loan per 42 U.S.C. 5135 § (f)(1)(A)(iii). Loan recipients that are low-income geographic areas can receive different loan terms. The data dictionary sheet has a link for calculation guidance.

Data Dictionary

Provide a paragraph describing the following elements of the project:

• How the project will reduce risk or increase resilience

• Major items in the scope of work

• The infrastructure being protected

• How the project will reduce risk to life and property

• Other items describing how the project mitigates natural hazards.

• A description of how the project conforms to the Hazard Mitigation Plan of the applicant and the local government

Entities will need to determine whether a census tract is a low-income geographic area using one of two methodologies.

Methodology 1: Low-income geographic area determined by per capita income.

Per capita income can be found through the Explore Census Data (https://data.census.gov/). FEMA recommends using the most recent “ACS 5-year Estimates Detailed Tables.” Entities can determine if a census tract is a low-income geographic area using the following steps:

- Click on “Advanced Search”

- In the search bar, input table “B19301” as a search parameter

- Below, click on “Geography,” then “Census Tract.” Select the “Entity,” then “County,” then choose the Census Tracts.

- Click “Search” in the bottom right-hand corner.

- Compare the identified census tract per capita income against the 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimate National Per Capita Income ($37,638)

- If the census tract per capita income is 80 percent or less of the national average, then the census tract is identified as a low-income geographic area.

Methodology 2: Low-income geographic area determined by unemployment data.

The unemployment rate can be found through the Explore Census Data (https://data.census.gov/). FEMA recommends using the most recent “ACS 5-year Estimates Detailed Tables.” Entities can determine if a census tract is a low-income geographic area using the following steps:

- Click on “Advanced Search”

- In the search bar, input table “DP03” as a search parameter

- Below, click on “Geography,” then “Census Tract.” Select the “Entity,” then “County,” then choose the Census Tracts.

- Click “Search” in the bottom right-hand corner.

- Find “Unemployment Rate” under “EMPLOYMENT STATUS” and document the percent.

- Compare the identified census tract per capita income against the 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimate National Average Unemployment Rate (6.3%).

- If the census tract per capita income is at least 1 percent greater than the national average unemployment rate, then the census tract is identified as a low-income geographic area.

Community Lifeline

Other Drop Downs

Areas & Economic Sectors

Hazards Mitigated

Project Type Codes