Resilience and Disaster Planning

The following is a listing of funding opportunities potentially available for projects related to Resilience and Disaster Planning with focus on programs applicable to North Central Kansas. Click here for helpful tips on seeking project funding.


FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

A grant program to help communities implement hazard mitigation measures following a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration in the areas of the state, tribe, or territory requested by the Governor or Tribal Executive. Through this program, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can provide funds to States and local governments to implement mitigation measures that reduce the risk of loss of life and property from future disasters. FEMA provides up to 75 percent of the funds for mitigation projects. The Kansas Division of Emergency Management (KDEM) administers this Federal grant program. Project examples include but are not limited to acquisition/demolition, relocation, elevation in hazard prone areas and safe room construction.

Deadline: As needed following Disaster Declaration
Organization: Kansas Division of Emergency Management

FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) will support states, local communities, tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards.

Deadline: Check website for latest.
Organization: FEMA

FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)

The Flood Mitigation Assistance Program is a competitive grant program that provides funding to states, local communities, federally recognized tribes and territories. Funds can be used for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program.

Deadline: Check website for latest.
Organization: FEMA

FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)

The Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grant program makes federal funds available to state, local, tribal and territorial governments to plan for and implement sustainable cost-effective measures designed to reduce the risk to individuals and property from future natural hazards, while also reducing reliance on federal funding from future disasters.

Deadline: Check website for latest.
Organization: FEMA

Residential Safe Room Rebate Program

The State of Kansas, through the Kansas Division of Emergency Management, has initiated the Sunflower-safe residential safe room program. This program is designed to provide a rebate for the purchase and installation of a residential safe room for Kansas homeowners. Kansas is offering this rebate program through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), contingent upon funding, and must comply with all federal grant regulations, to include eligibility of properties and other required documentation.

Deadline: Check the website
Organization: Kansas Division of Emergency Management

Additional Resources

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants Overview

Mitigation Planning Brochure – Kansas Division of Emergency Management (PDF, 302 KB)