CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES FEMA’s HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT IS OPEN

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson announced that the application period for Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants is now open. According to FEMA’s published Notices of Funding Opportunity for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance Hazard Mitigation grants, there is $750 million available for BRIC grants and $600 million available for Flood Mitigation Assistance grants for FY 2024. These funds can be used to combat the effects of climate change and build stronger communities. The deadline to apply is March 7, 2025 through the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.

"Climate change continues to worsen the frequency and severity of natural disasters,” said Congressman Thompson. “To safeguard our communities, it is imperative to prioritize and invest in hazard mitigation strategies. This funding will empower communities in Mississippi to strengthen their infrastructure—protecting lives and property from disasters such as flooding, hurricanes, and tornadoes. I strongly encourage every community in Mississippi to take advantage of this opportunity and apply for this critical funding."

To apply, email mitigationgrants@mema.ms.gov and for additional information on applying for funding, please visit: https://www.msema.org/available-grants/.