During the activity development phase, applicants and subapplicants should consider two types of FEMA mitigation assistance available post-disaster: HMGP assistance under Section 404 of the Stafford Act (including HMGP Post-Fire) and PA under Section 406 of the Stafford Act. PA is available to fund mitigation of disaster-damaged facilities and for post-disaster code enforcement activities.
HMGP and PA are two distinct assistance sources but can sometimes be used together to more completely fund a hazard mitigation project and promote resilience. While applicants and subapplicants have the discretion to apply for PA or HMGP (while the HMGP application period is open), FEMA encourages applicants and subapplicants to maximize assistance from PA.
If a subapplicant is seeking both HMGP and PA, HMGP subapplications still must meet HMGP program requirements, including submission in accordance with HMGP program timelines, consistency with hazard mitigation plans, and approval by the hazard mitigation officer or designated representative. Evaluating opportunities to leverage HMGP and PA can facilitate project scoping and development. Additionally, exploring these opportunities can maximize the use of PA Mitigation for disaster-damaged facilities while preserving limited HMGP assistance for use on other activities. If HMGP and PA are considered to fund a mitigation activity, applicants and subapplicants should also assess potential duplication of benefits issues. For more on duplication of benefits, refer to Part 4.