FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Program
FEMA has announced $1 billion in available funding through its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, a major initiative designed to shift the focus from reactive disaster recovery to proactive risk reduction. By investing in resilient infrastructure and adopting hazard-resistant building codes, communities can reduce long-term costs, protect critical assets, and better safeguard residents—delivering an estimated $11 return for every $1 invested.
The BRIC program supports a wide range of projects, with an emphasis on those that provide clear, measurable risk reduction. Eligible applicants include states, U.S. territories, and federally recognized Tribal Nations, while local governments and special districts may apply as subapplicants. To qualify, jurisdictions must have a current FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan in place at the time of application and award.
For this funding cycle, FEMA has allocated $1 billion across several categories, including a $757 million national competition (capped at $20 million per applicant), $112 million in state and territory allocations, $50 million set aside for Tribal Nations, and additional “plus-up” funding to support building code adoption and enforcement. Infrastructure projects must also meet federal domestic purchasing requirements.
Interested applicants and subapplicants may review the Notice of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov. For more information on the BRIC program, applicants should contact their FEMA Regional Office or visit this website. Applications must be submitted through the FEMA GO system, with a final deadline of July 23 at 3pm eastern.