Assistance is available only in states and territories that have received a major disaster declaration in the previous seven years. Assistance is also available to federally recognized tribal governments who have received a major disaster declaration or are located partially or entirely within the boundaries of such states in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 5133(g).
FEMA will allocate assistance to states and territories for eligible activities consistent with the applicable statutory base and/or maximum allocations in the authorizing and appropriation laws. FEMA will administer the program as directed by Congress.
FEMA may include additional BRIC assistance restrictions in the NOFO. Such restrictions may include but are not limited to:
- An allocation to each state and territory applicant for mitigation capability- and capacity-building activities and mitigation projects.
- A set-aside for an allocation to eligible tribal government applicants for mitigation capability- and capacity-building activities and projects.
- An allocation of a portion of the assistance on a competitive basis among eligible applicants.
For all BRIC assistance restrictions, refer to the NOFO for the applicable year. The NOFO supersedes the information located within the HMA Guide.