Fiscal Year 2026 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program
🏛 Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments that want to reduce disaster risk. It funds planning, project scoping, and hazard mitigation projects. Eligible applicants include state governments, local governments (through their state), tribal nations, and U.S. territories including the District of Columbia. Most projects address flooding risk, but earthquake and wildfire mitigation also qualify. Cost-sharing is required.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
The FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program funds Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects for state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) governments. These projects are designed to implement cost-effective measures that reduce natural hazard risk to people and property, and decrease reliance on federal funding for future natural disasters. In fiscal year (FY) 2026, the PDM Grant Program will award $189,713,659 to the projects identified in the 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act’s Joint Explanatory Statement (JES). The 125 CDS projects fall under planning, project scoping and hazard mitigation projects. The FY 2026 PDM Grant Program projects come from 40 states and one tribe. Most projects focus on improving infrastructure to reduce flooding risk; some projects address other hazards such as earthquakes and wildfires.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Standard federal forms (SF-424, SF-424A or SF-424C)
- Project Narrative describing scope, timeline, and hazard mitigation benefits
- Cost-share documentation and commitment letters
- Environmental and historic preservation review forms
- Supporting maps, studies, and technical analysis
Program contact
- 👤 Mariano Almonte Grantor
- 📧 femago@fema.dhs.gov
- 📞 2023226443
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 97.143 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$1,740,000
Top States by Funding
- NM 1 awards $1.7M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 97.143). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2023 | $207,924,463 | |
| 2024 est. | $190,568,289 |
FAQ
Who can apply for the PDM Grant?
State governments, local governments (through their state), tribal nations, and U.S. territories can apply. Local governments must apply through their state or territory.
What types of projects are funded?
Planning, project scoping, and hazard mitigation projects. Most focus on reducing flood risk; earthquake and wildfire projects also qualify.
Is this a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) program?
Yes. Awards are pre-determined in the appropriations law. You cannot apply competitively; only pre-selected projects receive funding.
What is the deadline for FY 2026?
The deadline is July 22, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes. Cost-sharing is required, so your organization must contribute funds or in-kind resources to the project.
💡 Tips for applicants
- This is Congressionally Directed Spending, meaning projects are pre-selected by Congress. Verify your project is listed in the 2026 DHS Appropriations Act Joint Explanatory Statement before applying.
- Work with your state government early. Local applicants must apply through their state or territory.
- Document your cost-share commitment carefully. Have clear documentation of in-kind or cash resources available.
- Focus your narrative on how the project reduces future disaster costs and reliance on federal emergency funds.
- Prepare detailed project scoping and timelines. FEMA emphasizes feasibility and readiness to implement.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying for a project not listed in the Congressional appropriations JES. Local governments applying directly instead of through their state. Underestimating cost-share requirements or lacking documented commitment from local partners.
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