Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Overview and Contacts
Hazard mitigation is any sustainable action that reduces or eliminates long-term risk to people and property from future disasters. Mitigation planning breaks the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction and repeated damage. Hazard mitigation includes long-term solutions that reduce the impact of disasters in the future.
Individual homeowners and business owners may not apply for HMA grants directly; however, eligible local governments may apply on their behalf. All eligible applicants, including special districts, must have a FEMA-approved Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) in place prior to applying for HMA grant program funding. Private nonprofits are an exception to this requirement (for post-disaster grant programs only). If your NHMP has expired, if you have questions pertaining to the NHMP requirement, or would like to know more about an extraordinary circumstances exception request pertaining to an expired plan, please contact the state hazard mitigation officer (SHMO).
The five Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs funded by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and managed by the state hazard mitigation officer include:
Pre-disaster Grants
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) (new in 2020; replaced PDM)
Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
Pre-disaster Mitigation (PDM) (replaced by BRIC in 2020)
Post-disaster Grants
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Post Fire
The Mitigation Section falls under the Mitigation and Recovery Services (MARS) Section is within the Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The Mitigation Section consists of one manager (Stephen Richardson[NP1] ), the state hazard mitigation officer (SHMO, Amie Bashant), and an accountant (Nicole Hanson) to administer the HMA grant programs at the state-level. The SHMO is the liaison between local entities and FEMA Region X for all pre- and post-disaster hazard mitigation assistance grant programs. The SHMO also facilitates the quarterly State Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team (IHMT). MARS includes a planner (Joseph Murray), who primarily works with entities on natural hazard mitigation plans in addition to assisting OEM with a variety of post-disaster recovery efforts. Joseph also plays an active role during IHMT meetings (agenda drafting, meeting minutes, etc.).
OEM is working to bring on additional mitigation personnel and this site will be updated to reflect those new state mitigation representatives in the future.
Mitigation Manager Contact:
Stephen Richardson
503-378-3316
stephen.j.richardson@mil.state.or.us
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Programs Programmatic Contact:
Amie Bashant, State Hazard Mitigation Officer
503-378-4660
amie.bashant@state.or.us
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Programs Fiscal Contact:
Nicole Hanson, Accountant
503-378-3849
nicole.hanson@state.or.us
Mitigation Planning Contact:
Joseph Murray
503-378-3929
joseph.murray@mil.state.or.us
State Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
Oregon's NHMP was approved by FEMA on September 21, 2020 and is effective from September 24, 2020 through September 23, 2025. It is now a standard plan versus. Oregon's enhanced status was removed when the previous plan expired on September 23, 2020.[NP2]
Pre-disaster Grants
Pre-disaster grants are annual grant rounds of which the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for each pre-disaster grant program are published by FEMA around August/September of each year. The SHMO, upon receipt/notification of the FEMA NOFO, drafts and sends out statewide guidance for each pre-disaster grant program annotating key dates, steps, etc. for Oregon specifically.
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) (new in 2020; replaced PDM)
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) will support states, local communities, tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards. BRIC is a new FEMA pre-disaster hazard mitigation program that replaces the existing Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program.
The BRIC program guiding principles are to support communities through capability- and capacity-building; encourage and enable innovation; promote partnerships; enable large projects; maintain flexibility; and provide consistency.
FY20 Oregon BRIC Timeline (anticipate a similar timeline for the FY21 BRIC round):
- Federal NOFO sent out to statewide list: August 4, 2020
- Initial Statewide Guidance sent out: August 24, 2020
- Pre-application submittal (from local entity to SHMO): 11:59 pm PST on September 25, 2020
- Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team (IHMT) pre-application review: September 27 – October 4, 2020
- Subapplicants notified of moving on in subapplication process: October 6-12, 2020
- Subapplication Finish Date (local entity to have subapplication complete in FEMA GO): 11:59 pm PST on November 27, 2020
- SHMO to submit subapplication and state application in FEMA GO: 6 pm PST on January 15, 2021
FY20 BRIC Pre-applications Received List:
Worksheet in C Users AGPA Downloads Hazard Mitigation Assistance Website Update Notes as of 12.1.2020 - EDITsPN.xlsx
How do I apply for BRIC? Reach out to the SHMO for further guidance.
Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) The Flood Mitigation Assistance Program is a competitive grant program that provides funding to states, local communities, federally recognized tribes and territories. Funds may be used for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program.FEMA chooses recipients based on the applicant's ranking of the project, and the eligibility and cost-effectiveness of the project. FEMA requires state, local, tribal and territorial governments to develop and adopt hazard mitigation plans as a condition for receiving certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance, including funding for hazard mitigation assistance projects. For more information, go the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance.FY20 Oregon FMA Timeline (anticipate a similar timeline for the FY21 FMA round):Federal NOFO sent out to statewide list: August 4, 2020
Initial Statewide Guidance sent out: August 24, 2020
Pre-application submittal (from local entity to SHMO): 11:59 pm PST on September 25, 2020
Subapplicants notified of moving on in subapplication process: October 6-12, 2020
Subapplication Finish Date (local entity to have subapplication complete in FEMA GO): 11:59 pm PST on November 27, 2020
SHMO to submit subapplication and state application in FEMA GO: 6 pm PST on January 15, 2021
How do I apply for FMA? Reach out to the SHMO for further guidance.
Pre-disaster Mitigation (PDM) (replaced by BRIC in 2020)
The SHMO continues to manage previous PDM grant rounds from 2019 and prior. If you have any questions in regards to previously submitted subapplications, please contact the SHMO.
Post-disaster Grants
Post-disaster grant programs under HMA include the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Post Fire.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funding to state, local, tribal, private nonprofits and territorial governments so they can rebuild in a way that reduces, or mitigates, future disaster losses in their communities. This grant funding is available after a presidentially declared disaster.
The application period opens once the SHMO receives a 30-day estimate and the SHMO sends out statewide guidance including funding available under said disaster, timeline, etc., and closes 12 months after the disaster declaration date.
How do I apply for HMGP? Reach out to the SHMO for further guidance.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Post Fire (HMGP-PF)
Wildfires can destroy homes, businesses, infrastructure, natural resources and agriculture. They can also increase secondary hazards and leave areas prone to floods, erosion and mudflows for many years. FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) has Post Fire assistance available to help communities implement hazard mitigation measures after wildfire disasters.
The application period opens with the state or territory's first FMAG declaration of the fiscal year and closes six months after the end of that fiscal year. The SHMO will send out statewide guidance for HMGP-PF including funding available, timelines, etc.
How do I apply for HMGP-PF? Reach out to the SHMO for further guidance.
Current HMA Open Grant Rounds/Funding Opportunities
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Significant DatesHazard Mitigation Assistance.docx
There are currently two post-disaster grant rounds available as of November 13, 2020. Please see below for the funding available, timelines, etc. for both. If you are unsure of which you'd like to pursue and/or should, please contact the SHMO. Otherwise submit a pre-application to the SHMO today. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Significant Dates

FEMA Timeline | HMGP-PF-FM-5327-OR | HMGP-DR-4562-OR |
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Declaration Date | August 13, 2020 (first FMAG declaration) | September 15, 2020 |
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SHMO sent out initial statewide guidance | September 25, 2020 | October 24, 2020 |
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Pre-application due to SHMO | April 15, 2021 | July 1, 2021 |
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Subapplication due to SHMO | May 28, 2021 | November 29, 2021 |
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Subapplication due to FEMA from SHMO | June 28, 2021 | December 14, 2021 |
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Period of Performance | June 28, 2024
| December 14, 2024 |
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Federal Funds | $10,074,896.00 |
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Status of Pre-award Pre-disaster Subgrants
PDM18PDM18-001 City of Ashland (City of Ashland Wildfire Mitigation Project), pre-award, EHP PDM18-002 City of Gresham (Johnson Creek Flyovers Seismic Retrofit) resubmitted in PDM19PDM18-003 City of Portland, awarded, kick-off meeting & agreement pendingPDM18-004 City of Wheeler, awarded, kick-off meeting & agreement pendingPDM18-005 DLCD (NHMP Updates - Coos, Curry, and Wallowa Counties and the City of Sweet Home, OR), awarded, kick-off meeting & interagency agreement pending (with DOJ for legal sufficiency review as of 11/20/2020) PDM18-006 SMC, awarded PDM18-007 City of Reedsport (City of Reedsport Resilient Infrastructure), pre-award, RFI's submitted 11/19/2020 in eGrants; City working EHP RFIs with consultantPDM19 PDM19-001 City of Gresham (Johnson Creek Aerial Sewer Seismic Retrofit), pre-award, FEMA/OEM/City meeting pending as of 11/20/2020 (needs additional EHP as of 11/16/2020)PDM19-002 Washington County (Multijurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Update), ready for award and pending actual award letter as of 11/16/2020PDM19-003 DLCD (NHMP Updates - Cities of Albany and Cottage Grove, Marion and Tillamook Counties), RFIs soon to come as of 11/16/2020Status of Pre-award Post-disaster Subgrants List coming soon. For questions on status of a previously submitted subapplication, please reach out to the SHMO. HMA Training Opportunities1. Virtual Post-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Information Sessions for HMGP-PF-FM-5327 and HMGP-DR-4562-OR
Hosted by the Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to go over current HMA funding opportunities, timelines, provide examples of eligible projects, and to answer questions pertaining to either grant program. The first 20-30 minutes covers both programs with the remainder of the time set aside for questions.
Session 1: Fri, Nov 20, 2020 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (PST)
Virtual Post-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Information Session #1 for HMGP-PF-FM-5327 and HMGP-DR-4562-OR
Recorded Webinar: https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/#/s/0a55b0870aa0ff168f522f28c65181aaeed62b4af9efc48edc85f75f12229277
Session 2: Tue, Nov 24, 2020 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (PST)
Virtual Post-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Information Session #2 for HMGP-PF-FM-5327 and HMGP-DR-4562-OR
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Session 3: Wed, Dec 2, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (PST)
Virtual Post-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Information Session #3 for HMGP-PF-FM-5327 and HMGP-DR-4562-OR
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2. Virtual HMA Training
Hosted by the Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and FEMA Region X. This virtual course is designed to educate participants on the process of preparing and submitting quality Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs planning and project sub-application elements, including Benefit-Cost Analysis. On day three, review the OEM application with Amie Bashant, (OEM-SHMO), and accept questions regarding the OEM/FEMA application process. See attached flyer for more information.
December 8-9, 2020 at 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST
December 10, 2020 at 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
To register, please email Pam Anderson: Pamela.Anderson@fema.dhs.gov
3. Previous BRIC webinars are now posted and can be found here: https://www.starr-team.com/starr/RegionalWorkspaces/RegionX/mitigationplanning/SitePages/BRIC.aspx. If your entity is looking at pursuing BRIC in FY21 (late next summer), recommend you review some of the posted trainings between now and August 2021 as time permits.
HMA Resources
BCA Guidance: https://www.fema.gov/grants/guidance-tools/benefit-cost-analysis
CFDA/Assistance Listings Number: https://beta.sam.gov/help/assistance-listing
FEMA's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL720Kw_OojlKKwDJQpkCLJ-6v4I_ndNEJ
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Addendum: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/fy15_hma_addendum.pdf
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance: https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/103279
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Publications: https://www.fema.gov/hazard-mitigation-assistance-publications
Hazard Mitigation Cost Share Guide: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1463766664964-4e6dd22652cb7c8a6162904f3b1b2022/FinalHMACostShareGuide508.pdf
System for Award Management (SAM): https://www.sam.gov/SAM/
BRIC-specific Resources:
BRIC (When applying): https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/building-resilient-infrastructure-communities/when-apply
BRIC Guidance: https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/building-resilient-infrastructure-communities
BRIC Nature-Based Solutions: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-08/fema_riskmap_nature-based-solutions-guide_2020.pdf
BRIC NOFO: https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/fy2020-nofo
BRIC Portfolio: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-08/fema_mitigation-action-portfolio-support-document_08-01-2020_0.pdf
BRIC Previous Training Sessions: https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/building-resilient-infrastructure-communities/july-2020-sessions
BRIC Resources: https://www.fema.gov/media-collection/resources-building-resilient-infrastructure-communities-program-bric
BRIC Technical Criteria support document: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-08/fema_bric-technical-criteria-support-document_08-01-2020_0.PDF
BRIC Webinars (recorded): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL720Kw_OojlKKwDJQpkCLJ-6v4I_ndNEJ
Community Lifelines Implementation Toolkit: https://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/assets/documents/177222
FEMA GO Resources (BRIC and FMA ONLY):
FEMA GO: https://go.fema.gov/
FEMA GO Subapplicant Guide: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-10/fema_fema-go-subapplication-development_user-manual_August-2020.pdf
FMA-specific Resources:
FMA Overview: https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/floods
FMA Resources: https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/floods/fma-resources
FY20 NOFO: https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/fy2020-nofo
[NP1]Suggest removing names since names/contact info is included in this section.
[NP2]Maybe add a line/explanation here about 75/25% cost share??