| PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION (PDM) GRANT PROGRAM
The PDM Grant Program is a nationwide competitive grant program that was created to assist states, local and tribal governments to implement cost-effective hazard mitigation activities before disasters occur. The intent of this program is to reduce the overall risk to people and property, while also minimizing the cost of disaster recovery and future disasters.
PDM Grant Program funds are appropriated annually and information will be disseminated once funding becomes available; at which time, the Arizona Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) will begin soliciting project/planning applications from eligible applicants.
MINIMUM PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants include state, county, local and federally recognized tribal governments; and public colleges and universities. Tribal governments must apply directly to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
All jurisdictions who apply for PDM Grant Program funding must participate in, and be in good standing with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Additionally, the jurisdiction must have a FEMA approved multi-hazard mitigation plan.
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Eligible activities include mitigation projects that primarily focus on natural hazards, but may also address human-caused hazards. Funding is restricted to a maximum of $3 million federal share per project.
An applicant may request up to a maximum of 5% of the total project cost for Management Costs to support approved project activities. The Management Cost figure must be included in the total project cost for the Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA).
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:
- Acquisition and relocation of structures;
- Elevation of existing public or private structures;
- Structural and non-structural retrofitting (such as storm shutters and bracing systems);
- Vegetation management for wildfire areas;
- Protective measures for critical infrastructures;
- Storm water management projects (such as retention basins and culverts);
- Localized flood control projects that protect critical facilities. The localized flood control project must not constitute a section of a larger flood control system; and
- Hazard mitigation plans.
INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Ineligible projects include, but are not limited to:
- Major flood control projects;
- Water quality infrastructure projects;
- Projects that address ecological issues related to land and forest management;
- Warning and alert notification systems;
- Phased or partial projects;
- Studies that do not result in a project;
- Flood studies or flood mapping;
- Dry flood proofing of residential structures;
- Generators for non-critical facilities;
- Demolition/rebuild projects;
- Projects that solely address a manmade hazard;
- Response and communication equipment;
- Projects that solely address maintenance or repairs;
- Localized flood control projects that do not protect a critical facility; and
- Any project for which another federal agency has primary authority.
COST SHARE REQUIREMENTS
Funding for PDM Grant Program is a 75/25 federal/non-federal source. The applicant’s contributions can be a cash match or in-kind services.
BENEFIT-COST ANALYSIS/COST-EFFECTIVENESS
To be eligible, projects submitted must have a benefit-cost ratio of greater than or equal to 1.0 to be considered for funding. Applicants are responsible for completing the Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) using the BCA Toolkit (developed by FEMA and supplied by ADEM upon request). Gathering credible documentation to support the BCA may be a rather lengthy process, so be sure to allot plenty of time to this endeavor.
PROJECT EVALUATION PROCESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
National panels chaired by FEMA and composed of FEMA Headquarters, FEMA regional staff, state, local and tribal emergency management representatives convene to evaluate the applications and determine the National Evaluation Scores.
Once a project is selected through the National Ranking and Evaluation process, ADEM and FEMA will initiate the environmental/historical review. Funds will not be awarded and the project cannot be initiated until the review is complete.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications for PDM Grant Program funds must be submitted electronically through FEMA’s Electronic Grants Management System (eGrants). Applicants should contact the State PDM Grant Program Manager to obtain access to eGrants as soon as the decision is made to pursue funding, as the authorization process may be time consuming. The application window is sometimes short, and obtaining the necessary documentation to fill-out the application may also consume considerable time. ADEM recommends developing projects throughout the year.
CONTACT
For additional information regarding the PDM Grant Program and eGrants, please contact us for your area of interest. You may also visit FEMA's PDM web site.
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