FEMA received a record number of subapplications from state, local, tribal, and territorial applicants requesting $5.6 billion in federal cost share for the more than $3 billion made available for this funding cycle. For Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, FEMA received 802 subapplications totaling $4.6 billion in federal cost share. For Flood Mitigation Assistance, FEMA received 270 subapplications totaling $980 million in federal cost share. These funding requests continue to demonstrate the need for hazard mitigation investments nationwide to help build climate resilience in the most at-risk and disadvantaged communities.
Summary of Total Subapplications
For the fiscal year 2022 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation Assistance grant programs grant cycle, more than $3 billion in funding is available. FEMA received 1,072 requests for funding from states, local communities, tribes, and territories totaling $5.6 billion in federal cost share.
These requests are nearly double the funding that is available. The oversubscription for these two programs demonstrates the need for hazard mitigation nationwide.
- For the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program, FEMA received 802 subapplications requesting $4.6 billion in federal cost-share.
- For the Flood Mitigation Assistance grant program, FEMA received 270 subapplicatons requesting $980 million in federal cost-share.
FEMA is currently reviewing subapplications for eligibility and to ensure minimum program requirements are met. The agency anticipates announcing initial selections in late spring for mitigation planning, building codes and standards, project scoping and small-scale mitigation projects, as well as Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities non-financial Direct Technical Assistance. FEMA awards these funds so communities can enhance capability and capacity and implement mitigation projects faster.
Competitive and complex project selections will be announced later this summer.
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) FY 2022 Subapplications Summary
The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program can support states, local communities, tribes, and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards.
Total Subapplications
In total, for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program in fiscal year 2022, FEMA received 802 subapplications totaling more than $4.6 billion from 55 states, territories and the District of Columbia. The agency also received requests from 37 tribal governments.
Of the 802 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program submissions, FEMA received subapplications from 127 self-identified Economically Disadvantaged Rural Communities, a 15% increase from last year. One unique element of this program is the funding structure comprised of a state/territory allocation, a Tribal Set-Aside and a national competition.
Every year, the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program has dedicated specific funds to each state and territory through the state/territory allocation. The amounts have increased year over year, going from $600,000 in fiscal year 2020 to $1 million in fiscal year 2021 and $2 million in fiscal year 2022. The program offers an increased cost share, 90% federal share, for Economically Disadvantaged Rural Communities and offers 100% management costs for all.
Geographic Summary
For fiscal year 2022, nine states submitted projects with over $200 million federal share: California, Oregon, Virginia, Louisiana, New York, Texas, Utah, Florida and Arizona, more than doubling the number of requests from last year.
Top Five State Submissions by Subapplication Count:
- North Carolina: 49
- Pennsylvania: 35
- New Jersey: 32
- Texas: 31
- Louisiana: 31
| BRIC Submissions by State | Number of Subapplications Submitted | Amount of Funding Being Requested | % of Total Dollars Requested | % of the Subapplications Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $655 Million | 14% | 2.8% |
| Oregon | 22 | $296.7 Million | 6.3% | 2.7% |
| Virginia | 22 | $270.3 Million | 5.7% | 2.7% |
| Texas | 31 | $268.8 Million | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| Louisiana | 31 | $247.9 Million | 5.3% | 3.8% |
Tribal Set-Aside
For the third year of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program, FEMA saw significant participation in the Tribal Set-Aside funding category. In fiscal year 2022, 37 tribes submitted 56 subapplications requesting an estimated $56.2 million in funding.
The $50 million funding cap for the Tribal Set-Aside in fiscal year 2022 is an increase from $25 million in fiscal year 2021 and we saw the Tribal Set-Aside requests for funding increase also (from $28 million requested to $56 million requested).
The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program is committed to the cycle of continuous improvement to better deliver on our mission and program goals.
Project Types Summary
There are various types of projects eligible for Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant funding. The lists below reflect the top five project types selected by Total Project Cost and Number of Subapplications that do not include Management Costs.
Top Five Project Types by Federal Share Requested
- Flood Control: $1.689 billion
- Utility/Infrastructure Protection: $1 billion
- Stabilization and Restoration: $256 million
- Generators: $169 million
- Mitigation Reconstruction: $167 million
Top Five Project Types by Number of Subapplications
- Flood Control: 122
- Engineering, Environmental, Feasibility, and/or Benefit-Cost Analysis: 119
- Utility/Infrastructure Protection: 113
- Generators: 56
- Saferoom/Shelter: 34
| BRIC Submissions By Project Types | Number of Subapplications Submitted | Amount of Funding Being Requested | % of Total Dollars Requested | % of the Subapplications Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Control | 122 | $1.689 Billion | 36% | 15% |
| Utility and Infrastructure Protection |
113 |
$1 Billion | 22.6% | 14% |
| Stabilization and Restoration | 32 | $256 Million | 5.4% | 4% |
| Generators | 56 | $167 Million | 3.6% | 7% |
| Mitigation Reconstruction | 22 | $167 Million | 3.5% | 2.7% |
Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) FY 2022 Subapplications Summary
The Flood Mitigation Assistance grant program is a competitive annual grant program that provides funding to states, local communities, federally recognized tribes, and territories. Funds can be used for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program.
Total Subapplications
In total, for the Flood Mitigation Assistance grant program in fiscal year 2022, FEMA received 270 subapplications totaling nearly $980 million from 29 states, territories and the District of Columbia.
We received $602 million in funding requests for localized flood risk reduction projects, which is over three times what was received in the last grant cycle.
Investing in flood mitigation measures through the Flood Mitigation Assistance grant program is a cost-effective way to reduce the risk of flooding and associated economic losses compared with the cost of responding to and recovering from flooding.
This funding will address effects of climate change and reduces flood risk for disadvantaged communities across the country.
Geographic Summary
For fiscal year 2022, five states submitted projects with over $70 million federal share: Texas, Louisiana, Utah, California, and Arizona.
Top State Submissions by Subapplication Count:
- Louisiana: 50
- Texas: 42
- Florida: 36
- New Jersey: 29
- Pennsylvania: 17
| FMA Submissions by State | Number of Subapplications Submitted | Amount of Federal Share Being Requested | % of Total Federal Share Requested | % of the Subapplications Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 42 | $235 Million | 24% | 15.5% |
| Louisiana | 50 | $152 Million | 15.5% | 18.5% |
| Utah | 6 | $100 Million | 10% | 2% |
| Arizona | 5 | $78 Million | 8% | 2% |
| California | 7 | $71 Million | 7% | 2.5% |
Project Types Summary
There are various types of projects eligible for Flood Mitigation Assistance grant funding. The lists below reflect the top five project types selected by Total Project Cost and Number of Subapplications that do not include Management Costs.
Top Five Project Types by Federal Share Requested
- Flood Control: $571 million
- Elevation: $224 million
- Acquisition: $43 million
- Mitigation Reconstruction: $30 million
- Engineering, Environmental, Feasibility and/or Benefit-Cost Analysis: $16 million
Top Five Project Types by Number of Subapplications
- Elevation: 103
- Flood Control: 40
- Engineering, Environmental, Feasibility and/or Benefit-Cost Analysis: 38
- Acquisition: 30
- Mitigation Reconstruction: 6
| FMA Submissions by Project Types | Number of Subapplications Submitted | Amount of Funding Being Requested | % of Total Dollars Requested | % of the Subapplications Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Control | 40 | $571 Million | 58% | 15% |
| Elevation | 103 | $224 Million | 23% | 38% |
| Acquisition |
30 |
$43 Million | 4% | 11% |
| Mitigation Reconstruction | 6 | $30 Million | 3% | 2% |
| Engineering, Environmental, Feasibility, and/or Benefit-Cost Analysis | 38 | $16 Million | 1% | 14% |