Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Programs Overview

How it works

The state page explains that, pending the availability of funds, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency conducts annual sub-grant programs for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Flood Mitigation Assistance, Pre-Disaster Mitigation, and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities.

These federally funded hazard mitigation programs are meant to reduce, minimize, or eliminate future damage from natural hazards. They are not intended to pay for repairs, replacement, or deferred maintenance.

What the money covers

The page does not give a homeowner-facing list of specific eligible home-hardening projects. It does state that the programs are designed to support long-term, cost-effective improvements that reduce risk to people and property from natural hazards, and the table on the page shows wildfire mitigation as a covered hazard category in the Massachusetts program overview.

How it works for homeowners

Individual homeowners and business owners may not apply directly to FEMA. Eligible local governments apply on their behalf. All eligible applicants must have a FEMA-approved Local Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan before applying.

Timing and deadlines

The page says annual sub-grant programs are conducted pending the availability of funds. It does not give a homeowner application window on the page.