FEMA. Mitigation Minute for June 3, 2020. Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Summer Engagement Series. BRIC is a new FEMA hazard mitigation program that replaces Hazard Mitigation Assistance’s (HMA) existing Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grant program, aiming to categorically shift towards proactive investment in community resilience. Beginning this July 1, HMA will be kicking off a month-long virtual series to help stakeholders understand the goals, objectives and key aspects of the new BRIC program. Additional details coming soon! Series Topic Overview. Introduction to BRIC. Meaning of the BRIC Program. BRIC and Building Codes. BRIC and Community Lifelines. BRIC and Nature-Based Solutions. Who is eligible for BRIC funding? Applicants. All 50 States. U.S. territories. Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments. District of Columbia. Subapplicants. Local governments. Indian Tribal Governments. State Agencies. Tribal Agencies. BRIC Launch Timeline. Public Comment Period: Federal Register Notice. Closed May 11, 2020. BRIC Rollout and Training. Spring to Fall 2020. This is where we are now. Notice of Funding Opportunity. Summer and Fall 2020. Grant Application Period Opens. Fall 2020. This graphic illustrates the estimated process and timing of the BRIC roll out, subject to change.
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