Fiscal Year 2026 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is distributing $189,713,659 across 125 congressionally directed pre-disaster mitigation projects with an application deadline of July 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Eligible applicants are state governments and federally recognized tribal governments listed in Appendix I of the NOFO, with local governments serving as subapplicants; each project receives one pre-approved funding allocation from the 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act's Joint Explanatory Statement.

The program requires a 25% non-federal cost share against 75% federal funding, though small impoverished communities meeting specified population and income criteria may qualify for up to 90% federal funding. Applicants must maintain FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plans and active registrations on SAM.gov and Grants.gov by the application deadline.

Projects fall into four categories: planning-related activities, project scoping, hazard mitigation implementation, and management costs. The portfolio spans 40 states and one tribe, with most projects addressing flood risk reduction and others targeting earthquakes and wildfires. The period of performance is 36 months from award date unless extended by FEMA. Anticipated award dates are no later than September 30, 2026.

Subapplicants submit one application per project through FEMA GO. Post-award requirements include quarterly financial and performance reporting, environmental and historic preservation compliance, federal procurement standards, Buy America preferences for infrastructure projects, and 36-month record retention following closeout. Recipients must accept awards within 60 days; funds remain on hold until acceptance and all award conditions are satisfied.

The program operates under CFDA 97.143.