Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program

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	Federal Grant Title:	Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program
	CFDA Number:	97.017
	CFDA Description:	Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Competitive Grants
	Federal Agency Name:	Department of Homeland Security
	Category of Funding Activity:	Disaster Prevention and Relief
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	97-017
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Dec 15, 2004
	Creation Date:	Dec 15, 2004
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Mar 14, 2005 States and Federally recognized Indian tribal governments complete grant applications must be received electronically or on paper by the appropriate FEMA Regional Office on or before 11:59 PM, Eastern Standard Time on March 14, 2005.
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	May 14, 2005
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$255,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$3,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Applicant Eligibility: Only the state emergency management agencies or a similar office (i.e., the office that has emergency management responsibility) of the state, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as well as Federally-recognized Indian tribal governments are eligible to apply to FEMA for assistance as Applicants under this program. . Sub-applicant Eligibility: State-level agencies; Federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; local governments to include state-recognized Indian tribes, authorized Indian tribal organizations, and Alaska Native villages; public colleges and universities; and tribal colleges and universities are eligible to apply to the Applicant for assistance. Private non-profit (PNP) organizations and private colleges and universities are not eligible Sub-applicants; however, a relevant state agency or local government may apply to the Applicant for assistance on their behalf. . All Applicants and Sub-applicants must be participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) if they have been identified through the NFIP as having a Special Flood Hazard Area (a Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM) or Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) has been issued). In addition, the Applicant/Sub-applicant must not be on probation, suspended or withdrawn from the NFIP. Applicants/Sub-applicants that are not mapped under the NFIP are eligible.
Grant Description: The Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program will provide funds to states, territories, Indian tribes, communities, colleges, and universities for pre-disaster mitigation planning and the implementation of cost-effective mitigation projects prior to a disaster event. Funding these plans and projects reduces overall risks to the population and structures, while also reducing reliance on funding from actual disaster declarations. . Eligible plans and projects are subject to a $3 million cap on the Federal share and a performance period not to exceed 3 years. A Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) is required for all mitigation project sub-applications and must be completed by Applicants/Sub-applicants. . Ineligible project activities include: ... Major flood control projects ... Projects that address ecological issues related to land and forest management ... Warning and alert notification systems ... Phased or partial projects (e.g., engineering designs, feasibility studies, or drainage studies that are not integral to a proposed project) ... Dry floodproofing of residential structures ... Generators for non-critical facilities or as a stand-alone activity ... Demolition/rebuild projects ... Response and communication equipment . FEMA strongly encourages Applicants and Sub-applicants to use the electronic grant (e-Grants) system. Only applications received through the e-Grants system: https://portal.fema.gov or using the e-Grants paper application format will be accepted. . Please visit the funding opportunity URL identified to view the program guidance and additional guidance materials, such as model planning scope of work, Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidelines, and engineering case studies. . If you have questions regarding the PDM program, please contact: Karen Magnino, Mitigation Division, Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, (202) 646-3807, (facsimile) (202) 646-3104, or (email) Karen.Magnino@dhs.gov
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.fema.gov/fima/pdm.shtm http://www.fema.gov/fima/pdm.shtm
Grant Announcement Contact: Lewis, Lisa, Grants Manager, Phone 2026464572, Fax 2026464156, Email llewis@dhs.gov llewis@dhs.gov Lewis, Lisa
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