Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

How it works

New Mexico’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is a federal disaster mitigation program administered by the state. DHSEM says the program can be used to create hazard mitigation plans, conduct outreach and education, or construct mitigation projects associated with identified natural hazards.

For wildfire, the state explicitly lists thinning, defensible space, and retrofit of non-combustible materials as eligible mitigation examples.

What the money covers

The official HMGP page does not provide a homeowner rebate schedule. It describes project categories and eligible mitigation actions. The wildfire examples suggest support for vegetation treatment and some structural hardening when tied to a funded mitigation project.

Amounts and matching

The state page does not state a homeowner award amount. HMGP funding levels and matching can vary by disaster and project, and the official page does not provide a single statewide dollar cap for homeowners.

How to apply

The official page directs interested parties to DHSEM’s Mitigation Unit. The program is tied to a Presidential Disaster Declaration and is typically implemented through eligible applicants and mitigation projects, rather than as a direct homeowner reimbursement program.

Timing and deadlines

Availability depends on a Presidential disaster declaration. The official page does not provide a standing open/close date for homeowners.