2023 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
🏛 Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
✓ Free, no account · Source: Illinois GATA Catalog (CSFA) · Last verified Jun 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for governments and tribal entities seeking funding for hazard mitigation projects.
Eligible applicants include states, U.S. territories, federally recognized Tribal governments, and local governments. Organizations must focus on natural hazard risk mitigation that builds climate resilience and adaptation.
Projects should address acute extreme weather events and chronic climate-related stressors. Cost sharing is required as part of the application.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program makes federal funds available to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized Tribal governments, and local governments for hazard mitigation activities. The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program makes federal funds available to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized Tribal governments, and local governments for hazard mitigation activities. It does so with a recognition of the growing hazards associated with climate change and of the need for natural hazard risk mitigation activities that promote climate adaptation and resilience with respect to those hazards. These include both acute extreme weather events and chronic stressors which have been observed and are expected to increase in intensity and frequency in the future. Federal Assistance Listing: 97.047. 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
- FEMA Form 20-0586 (Project Narrative)
- Budget Summary and Justification
- Environmental Compliance Documentation
- Cost-Share Documentation
- Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Alignment
- Applicant Capacity and Financial Capability Documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Zachary Krug
- 📧 zachary.krug@illinois.gov
- 📞 217-306-6179
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 97.047 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$128,132,186
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$65,042,370
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$54,886,013
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$50,807,873
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$44,047,893
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$37,917,676
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$37,291,214
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$32,103,481
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$27,120,349
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$25,144,014
Top States by Funding
- UT 6 awards $225.3M
- NJ 4 awards $128.3M
- TX 4 awards $96.3M
- WA 9 awards $86.4M
- CA 8 awards $80.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who can apply for BRIC funding?
States, U.S. territories, federally recognized Tribal governments, and local governments are eligible. Nonprofits cannot apply directly but may partner with eligible government applicants.
What types of projects does BRIC fund?
Projects must focus on natural hazard mitigation and climate adaptation. This includes infrastructure improvements that build resilience to extreme weather and chronic climate stressors.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes, applicants must provide matching funds. The exact percentage is typically determined by FEMA based on project type and applicant capacity.
How competitive is BRIC funding?
Very competitive. Proposals must clearly demonstrate climate resilience outcomes and cost-effectiveness to be strong candidates.
When is the deadline?
BRIC operates on a rolling application timeline. Check the Illinois GATA portal for specific windows and updates to application periods.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Align your project with both climate adaptation and immediate hazard mitigation goals. Reviewers prioritize proposals addressing multiple resilience benefits.
- Document community risk assessment data showing how your project reduces vulnerability to specific hazards.
- Budget clearly for cost-share sources before submitting. Reviewers reject vague or uncommitted matching fund plans.
- Build strong letters of support from regional agencies and affected communities. These strengthen competitive standing.
- Start early on environmental and permitting reviews. BRIC projects often trigger compliance requirements that slow final approval.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Unclear connection between project costs and climate adaptation outcomes. Applicants fail to show how hazard mitigation serves long-term resilience. Weak or uncommitted cost-share commitments that lack documentation from funding partners. Projects that address only immediate disaster response rather than building lasting mitigation infrastructure.
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