The BRIC grant program provides federal funds to help states, territories, tribal governments, and local governments improve their infrastructure to better withstand natural disasters. The focus is on proactive measures, like upgrading building codes and constructing resilient infrastructure, rather than reacting after disasters occur.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribal governments, city or township governments, county governments, and private institutions of higher education that are looking to enhance their infrastructure to resist natural hazards.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state, territory, tribal, or local government
- Proposing projects not related to hazard mitigation
- Lack of cost-sharing/matching funds
- Applications not submitted through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO)
- Projects not focused on infrastructure resilience
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of eligibility
- Cost-sharing/matching fund documentation
- Access to FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO) system
- Documentation of current building codes
- Project timeline and milestones
- Risk assessment and mitigation plan
- Budget breakdown
- Letters of support from stakeholders
Cautions
- Cost-sharing is required, so ensure you have matching funds.
- Projects must be directly tied to infrastructure resilience.
- Applications must be submitted through the FEMA GO system.
- Ensure compliance with modern building codes.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribal governments, city or township governments, state governments, county governments, and private institutions of higher education. The program is open to these entities to apply for funding to improve infrastructure resilience against natural hazards.
Overview
This grant is for state governments, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribal governments, city or township governments, county governments, and private institutions of higher education that are looking to enhance their infrastructure to resist natural hazards.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state, territory, tribal, or local government
- Proposing projects not related to hazard mitigation
- Lack of cost-sharing/matching funds
- Applications not submitted through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO)
- Projects not focused on infrastructure resilience
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for projects that upgrade infrastructure to withstand natural hazards, such as modernizing building codes and constructing resilient facilities. The aim is to reduce risk and enhance community resilience proactively.
Total Program Funding
$1,000,000,000
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Mar 25, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 23, 2026(40 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 22, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register and access FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO)
- Prepare a detailed project proposal focused on infrastructure resilience
- Gather documentation for cost-sharing/matching funds
- Compile risk assessment and mitigation plans
- Ensure project aligns with modern building codes
- Submit application by July 23, 2026