Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 2023
🏛 Governor's Office of Emergency Services (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 13, 2026
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This grant is for California water agencies and organizations addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in water systems. Eligible applicants typically include public water systems, water districts, and environmental organizations operating in California. The program supports projects related to PFAS testing, treatment, remediation, and research. Geographic scope is limited to California only.
Note: Draft program proposals are available but final eligibility criteria were still pending adoption at the deadline.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
BRIC aims to implement projects that reduce risks posed by natural hazards to reduce future losses, by funding priority projects and activities. Priorities include risk reduction of both acute events and chronic stressors, driven by climate change, which are either observed or expected. To achieve these goals, for FY 2023 BRIC is prioritizing the following types of projects: infrastructure projects, projects that benefit disadvantaged communities as referenced in EO 14008, projects that incorporate nature-based solutions including those designed to reduce carbon emissions, climate change adaptation and resilience projects, and projects proposed by applicants who adopt and enforce mandatory Tribal-, territory-, or state-wide building codes based on the latest published editions of building codes. FEMA will measure the percent of dollars invested in these priorities, which will indicate that BRIC projects expect to meet the goal of reducing both risks posed by natural hazards and future losses. NOIs due to Cal OES via Engage Portal by October 27, 2023 Subapplications must be submitted in FEMA GO by December 13, 2023
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 HMA@Caloes.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-845-7450
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 23 | 8 | 35% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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