CHMS CHMS Funding & Grant Management

Question 1

Which FEMA grant program provides funding to states and communities for hazard mitigation BEFORE a disaster occurs?

Accepted Answer

Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program

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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

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Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program

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Bricks and Mortar Infrastructure Grant

Question 2

What is the standard federal cost-share ratio for HMGP projects under the Robert T. Stafford Act?

Accepted Answer

75% federal / 25% non-federal

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50% federal / 50% non-federal

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90% federal / 10% non-federal

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100% federal funding

Question 3

Which criterion MUST be met for a hazard mitigation project to be eligible for federal funding under FEMA grant programs?

Accepted Answer

The project must be cost-effective, as demonstrated by a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA)

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The project must be located in a coastal zone

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The project must only address flood hazards

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The project must be submitted within 30 days of a disaster declaration

Question 4

What does a Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) of 1.5 indicate for a proposed mitigation project?

Accepted Answer

The project benefits are 1.5 times greater than the project costs, meeting federal eligibility

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The project costs 50% more than similar past projects

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The project will be completed 1.5 years ahead of schedule

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The project requires a 50% local match

Question 5

Which FEMA tool is the standardized software used to calculate Benefit-Cost Analysis for hazard mitigation grant applications?

Accepted Answer

FEMA BCA Toolkit

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HAZUS-MH

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E-Grants Portal

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BSIR (Benefit-to-Society Impact Report)

Question 6

Which entity is typically the 'sub-applicant' in a FEMA hazard mitigation grant application?

Accepted Answer

Local governments, tribes, or certain private nonprofits applying through the state

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FEMA regional office

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Federal agencies other than FEMA

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Insurance companies funding mitigation projects