Fiscal Year 2024 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
ID: 358006Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)

Award Range

$0 - $150M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358006

Additional Information

https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/learn/building-resilient-infrastructure-communities
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jan 6, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Apr 18, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Homeland Security, through FEMA, is offering the Fiscal Year 2024 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program, which allocates $750 million for hazard mitigation projects and capacity-building activities aimed at enhancing climate resilience. The program seeks to support states, U.S. territories, the District of Columbia, and federally recognized Tribal nations in implementing innovative projects that promote equity, particularly in underserved communities, with a typical funding structure of 75% federal support and 25% local cost share, increasing to 90% for economically disadvantaged rural areas. This initiative is crucial for reducing disaster-related costs and fostering community awareness and adaptive strategies for future hazard risks, reinforcing the national strategy for climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure investment. Interested applicants can submit their proposals through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO) from January 6, 2025, until the deadline of April 18, 2025, and can reach out to the FEMA GO Help Desk at femago@fema.dhs.gov for assistance.

Point(s) of Contact
femago@fema.dhs.gov
Files
Title
Posted
FY_2024_BRIC_NOFO_FINAL_01-06-2025.pdf
Jan 8, 2025, 12:04 PM UTC
The Fiscal Year 2024 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, administered by FEMA, allocates $750 million for hazard mitigation projects and capacity-building activities aimed at enhancing climate resilience and adaptation in light of increasing natural hazards due to climate change. The program prioritizes innovative projects that promote equity, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities. Eligible applicants include states, territories, the District of Columbia, and federally recognized Tribal nations, with a funding structure typically offering 75% federal support and 25% local cost share, increasing to 90% for economically disadvantaged rural areas. Projects may focus on capability building, hazard mitigation, or management costs, with a maximum federal contribution caps set for different project types. The application period opens on January 6, 2025, with a submission deadline of April 18, 2025. The initiative aims not only to reduce disaster-related costs but also to foster community awareness and adaptive strategies for future hazard risks, thereby reinforcing the national strategy for climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure investment.
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