26 Legislative Pre Disaster Mitigation (LPDM)/Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS)
🏛 Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
✓ Free, no account · Source: Illinois GATA Catalog (CSFA) · Last verified Nov 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) governments implementing hazard mitigation projects. Eligible applicants include city and county governments, tribal nations, and state agencies. Projects must reduce natural hazard risk to people and property through cost-effective mitigation measures. Activities include planning, project scoping, and hazard mitigation infrastructure improvements.
Recipients are selected through Congressionally Directed Spending, meaning projects are pre-identified by Congress. Eligible hazards include flooding, earthquakes, wildfires, and other natural disasters. Indirect costs, management and administration costs, and pre-award costs are allowable if they follow program conditions.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
Legislative Pre Disaster Mitigation (LPDM)/Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) 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 listed in Appendix I, as 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 Tribal Nation. Most projects focus on improving infrastructure to reduce flooding risk; some projects address other hazards such as earthquakes and wildfires. Indirect costs, management and administration (M&A)
costs, and pre-award costs are all eligible, provided they adhere to the conditions specified in this funding opportunity.
2 Illinois communities have been funded projects under this program. Federal Assistance Listing: 97.143. Administered by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA 588-40-0451).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Confirmation of congressional pre-selection
- Project scope and mitigation measures
- Cost-share documentation
- Indirect cost rate agreement (if claiming indirect costs)
- DUNS number and SAM registration
Program contact
- 👤 Zachary Krug
- 📧 zachary.krug@illinois.gov
- 📞 217-306-6179
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.
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
State, local, tribal, and territorial governments can apply. Individual organizations and private entities cannot apply.
What types of projects are funded?
Funded projects include planning, project scoping, and hazard mitigation infrastructure. Most focus on flooding reduction; others address earthquakes and wildfires.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, cost-sharing is required. The exact percentage depends on your specific project and should be confirmed with the administering agency.
How much can we request?
Award amounts vary by project. FY 2026 funding totals $189.7 million across 125 projects nationally. Contact Illinois Emergency Management Agency for project-specific amounts.
What costs are eligible?
Direct project costs, indirect costs, management and administration costs, and pre-award costs are eligible if they follow program guidelines.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Confirm your community's project was pre-selected by Congress before investing application effort. Only 125 projects nationwide are eligible.
- Work closely with your state emergency management agency. Illinois Emergency Management Agency administers this program in Illinois.
- Budget for required cost-sharing early. Verify exact match percentage with the administering agency.
- Document how your project reduces natural hazard risk. Tie all activities to cost-effective mitigation outcomes.
- Ensure indirect costs comply with your organization's approved cost allocation plan or federal regulations.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications from ineligible entities (private organizations, nonprofits). Underestimating required cost-share or omitting it entirely. Proposing projects not pre-selected by Congress.
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