CHMS CHMS Funding & Grant Management 1

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

Answer

The PDM program provides annual funding for hazard mitigation planning and projects without requiring a federal disaster declaration.

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

Answer

HMGP typically provides 75% federal funding with a 25% non-federal match requirement.

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)

Answer

FEMA requires a Benefit-Cost Analysis showing a ratio of 1.0 or greater to demonstrate cost-effectiveness before approving mitigation grant funding.

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

Answer

A BCR of 1.5 means the projected future benefits (avoided losses) are 1.5 times the total project cost, exceeding FEMA's minimum threshold of 1.0.

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

Answer

The FEMA BCA Toolkit is the agency's approved software for calculating benefit-cost ratios required for mitigation grant applications.

CHMS - Certified Hazard Mitigation Specialist Practice Test