This Notice of Interest (NOI) form gathers information required to apply for FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs, including the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) administered by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Hazard Mitigation Assistance makes federal funds available to states, US territories, Indian tribal governments, local governments, special districts, and eligible non-profits to implement mitigation activities. Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants may fund 75 percent of eligible project costs and require at least 25 percent local match. For more information and guidance material on the Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs, visit https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation.

To be considered to complete a full grant application, this NOI form must be completed and returned to NEMA. Applicants must have or participate in a FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The proposed mitigation project must be consistent with the LHMP and an eligible activity under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance for a project award.

Please contact the NEMA Hazard Mitigation team to discuss program eligibility and requirements: nema.hazardmitigation@nebraska.gov.