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FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) in Connecticut

Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) · State program

No homeowner amount stated; the page describes a competitive project grant program.

Connecticut DEMHS solicits and applies for FEMA BRIC funding, which pays for mitigation projects that reduce future disaster risk. It is statewide, but the official page describes a competitive public-entity program rather than a direct homeowner grant.

Last verified: July 30, 2026
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Program details

How it works

DEMHS says it yearly solicits and applies for eligible mitigation and resiliency projects under FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, formerly Pre-Disaster Mitigation. The page says BRIC is a nationwide competitive program that provides funds for projects that reduce the overall risk to population and structures from future hazard events and reduce reliance on federal disaster funding.

What the money covers

The page lists eligible priorities such as:

  • Activities that incentivize natural hazard risk reduction activities that mitigate risk to public infrastructure
  • Activities that prioritize benefits to disadvantaged communities
  • Activities that incorporate nature-based solutions
  • Activities that enhance climate resilience and adaptation
  • Activities that facilitate adoption and enforcement of the latest building codes

Amounts and matching

The official Connecticut page does not state a per-homeowner amount.

How to apply

The page says municipalities, private-nonprofit partners, and state government entities can apply through DEMHS’s Hazard Mitigation Unit. It directs readers to the Apply link for more information.

Timing and deadlines

The page describes BRIC as an annual program but does not state a specific current deadline on the summary page.

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