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Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program

Guidance Overview

CFDA #97.017



PDM Introduction & Summary

Provides funding for hazard mitigation planning and the implementation of mitigation projects prior to a disaster event.

PDM grants are awarded on a competitive basis.

Due to the Federal Budget Continuing Resolution, funding for the FY 2008 PDM Grant Program has yet to be appropriated.



PDM Application Period

National Application Period October 31, 2007- January 31, 2008

Applications must be received in eGrants by January 10, 2008 11:59:59 PM, EST



PDM Eligible Sub-Applicants

State-level agencies Tribal governments (Federally recognized) Local governments State Universities

Private Non-Profits (PNP) and Private Universities must apply through relevant local governments or State agencies.



PDM Types of Sub-Applications

Hazard Mitigation Plans 44 CFR Part 201: Sub-applicants must have a

FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan by the application deadline to be eligible for PDM funding

Mitigation Projects State Management/Technical Assistance Costs



PDM Eligible Planning Activities

New Plan Development Comprehensive Review and Update

PDM planning grant awards must result in an adopted FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan prior to the end of the performance period.



PDM Eligible Project Activities

Acquisition Relocation Elevation Structural and Non-structural retrofitting of

existing buildings (Wildfire, seismic, wind, or flood hazard)

Safe rooms



PDM Eligible Project Activities continued

Studies/Analyses included in a Project Sub-application to support project design/feasibility

Vegetation Management Protective Measures for Infrastructure Storm Water Management Localized Flood Control Projects designed

specifically to protect critical facilities



PDM Match Share and Funding

75% Federal Cost Share 25% Non-Federal Cost Share Up to 90% for small impoverished communities

meeting qualifications listed in the guidance. No additional funding will be made available for

Cost Over-runs Cost Under-runs may not be shared between

Sub-Applicants



PDM National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Participation Requirement

NFIP participation is required if: Sub-applicants are identified as having Special

Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) A Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FBHM) or

Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) has been issued for their specific jurisdiction

The Sub-applicant may not be suspended, on probation, or withdrawn from the NFIP



PDM Planning Requirement

Sub-applicants must have a FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by the end of the application period This does not prohibit application development

for a project within eGrants Potential sub-applicants are encouraged to

complete their plans as soon as possible Sub-applicants without a plan may apply for

planning funds



New to FY 2008- PDM Planning Funds

Communities without approved plans by the end of the performance period will be subject to funding recoupment. Plans approvable pending adoption but not

approved = 10% recoupment minimum Plans reviewed but not approved = 25%

recoupment minimum Plans never received by FEMA = 100%

recoupment



PDM Performance Period/Extensions

Limited by statute to a performance period not to exceed 3 years

The Regional Office may extend the performance period up to 1 year



PDM National Rankings and Evaluations

Regional Offices will review all sub-applications for eligibility and completeness

Sub-applications will be forwarded to National Evaluation

Following a technical review for feasibility and cost-effectiveness, selections will be made at Headquarters level



PDM Additional Information

Sub-applications must be consistent with the goals and objectives of both the State plan and the communities’ local plan

Projects submitted with local plans not approved by the application deadline will not be considered

Projects submitted without an attached BCA will not be considered Sub-applications using the “Very Limited Data”

Flood Module will not be considered



PDM Additional Information

FEMA will ensure that a State will receive no less than $500,000 for sub-applications within the State that meet all FY 2008 Guidance eligibility requirements.

Sub-applications must be consistent with the goals and objectives of both the State plan and the communities’ local plan



Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program

Guidance Overview

CFDA #97.029



FMA Introduction & Summary

Pre-disaster grant program.

To implement cost-effective measures that reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to structures insured by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).



FMA Application Period

National Application Period October 31, 2007- March 31, 2008

Applications must be received in eGrants by March 10, 2008 11:59:59 pm, EST



FMA Funding Estimate

FY 08 National Funding Estimate: $30 Million

State Minimum Baseline: $110,000.00 Based on the number of NFIP policies and the

number of Repetitive Loss Properties



FMA Eligible Sub-Applicants

State-Level Agencies Federally and State-Recognized Indian Tribal

Governments Local Communities

Private Non-Profit (PNP) organizations are NOT eligible sub-applicants



FMA Types of Sub-applications

FMA Plans Meeting 44 CFR Part 78.5 Cannot fund Hazard Mitigation Plans to meet

44 CFR 201 Mitigation Projects

Must meet planning and NFIP requirements Technical Assistance/State Management Costs



FMA Eligible Activities

FMA Mitigation Plans No update to local FMA Plans is required

Mitigation Projects Acquisition/Relocation/Elevation Dry Flood-proofing of Non-residential structures Minor localized flood control projects

50% of structures benefiting must be insured Beach Renourishment



FMA Match Shares and Funding

Up to 75% Federal Cost Share 25% Local Cost Share

Maximum in-kind match cannot exceed 12.5% Minimum cash match must be at least 12.5%

Maximum applicant 5-year allocation: $20 Million Maximum sub-applicant 5-year awards: $3.3

Million



FMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Participation Requirement

All sub-applicants must participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

Funds shall not be awarded for activities in suspended, withdrawn, or non-participating communities.

Properties must be NFIP insured at the time of project application and maintained at least through completion of the mitigation activity.



FMA Planning Requirement

Sub-applicants must have a FEMA-approved FMA Plan by the end of the application period This does not prohibit application development

for a project within eGrants Potential sub-applicants are encouraged to

complete their plans as soon as possible Sub-applicants without a plan may apply for

planning funds



FMA Performance Periods and Extensions

Limited by statute to a period not to exceed 3 years

Regional office may extend the performance period for up to 1 year



Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC) Grant Program

Guidance Overview

CFDA #97.092



RFC Introduction & Summary

Provides funding to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to structures insured under the NFIP that have one or more flood claims

Competitive Grant Program, no target allocation



RFC Application Period

National Application Period October 31, 2007- January 31, 2008

Applications must be received in eGrants by January 10, 2008 11:59:59 pm, EST



RFC Eligible Sub-Applicants

State-Level agencies Tribal governments (Federally Recognized) Local governments State Universities

Private Non-Profits (PNP) and Private Universities must apply through relevant local governments or State agencies



RFC Types of Sub-applications

Mitigation Projects Must meet planning and NFIP requirements



RFC Eligible Activities

Acquisitions and Relocations Property must be insured and have one or

more flood claims Elevations Dry Flood-proofing of non-residential structures Minor Localized Flood Control Projects

50% of structures benefiting must be insured



RFC Match Shares and Funding

Up to 100% Federal Cost Share under certain conditions (Must meet the requirements for Reduced Capacity)

No additional funding is available for cost over-runs

Under-runs may not be shared between sub-applicants



RFC Reduced Capacity (Funding)

In order to be eligible for the 100% Federal Cost-share, Sub-applicants must provide certification (signed documentation) demonstrating: Why the project is not eligible for the FMA

program (why the FMA allocation cannot fund the project)

Why the 25% match cannot be funded



RFC Reduced Capacity (Resources)

In order to be eligible for the 100% Federal Cost-share, Sub-applicants must provide certification (signed documentation) demonstrating: That the Applicant and Sub-applicant lack the

capacity to manage the funds Lack of capacity may be demonstrated as

lack of adequate resources, or meeting the conditions of a small, impoverished community



RFC National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Participation Requirement

Sub-applicants must participate in the NFIP RFC funds will not be awarded for activities in

non-participating, suspended, or withdrawn communities

Properties in all RFC projects must be NFIP insured at the time of project application and maintained through completion of the mitigation activity.



RFC Performance Periods and Extensions

Limited by statute to a period not to exceed 3 years

Regional office may extend the performance period for up to 1 year



RFC National Ranking and Selection

FEMA will rank all eligible sub-applications based upon the greatest savings to the National Flood Insurance Fund

Eligible project sub-applications not selected for RFC grant awards during FY 08 may be considered during FY 09



PDM/RFC/FMA Reporting Requirements

The Sub-Grantee shall submit quarterly reports for each grant award by the following dates: March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31



Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) Grant Program

Introduction



SRL Information and Guidance

The guidance for SRL has not been released. FEMA is hoping for an open application period sometime in January ‘08.



SRL Introduction & Summary

Provides funding to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to severe repetitive loss (SRL) structures insured under the NFIP



SRL Properties

Residential properties with at least four NFIP claim payments over $5,000 each, where at least two claims have occurred within any ten-year period and the cumulative amount of such claims payments exceeds $20,000; or

For which at least two separate claim payments have been made within any ten-year period, with the cumulative amount of the building portion of such claims exceeding the value of the property



SRL Eligible Activities

Relocation Flood-proofing of historical properties Elevation Acquisition Mitigation reconstruction Minor physical localized flood control projects



SRL Cost Share

75% Federal Cost Share

25% Non-Federal Cost Share



Contact Information

Annick D. LegerGovernor’s Office of Homeland Security

and Emergency Preparedness415 N 15th Street

4th Floor- Mitigation SectionBaton Rouge, LA 70802

[email protected]



Contact Information

D. Casey LevyState Hazard Mitigation Officer

Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness7667 Independence Boulevard

Baton Rouge, LA 70806225-439-8758

[email protected]

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