The Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security administers the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and makes grants available to state and local governments
as well as eligible private, non-profit organizations and Indian tribes to implement cost-effective and long-term mitigation measures following a major
disaster declaration under the Stafford Act. The amount of funding made available is a percentage of total disaster costs and therefore will vary with each
disaster. Even though special consideration is given to projects in a declared county, a project does not have to be in a declared county to be eligible for
HMGP funding. Therefore, every community that is vulnerable to natural hazards should consider applying for HMGP funds.
In order to receive HMGP funds, the community must be participating and in good standing with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Under the
terms of the program, eligible projects must be environmentally sound, cost-effective, solve a problem and prevent future disaster damages. Projects can
protect either public or private property. Successful projects receive 75% federal funding with 12.5% state funding. The applicant is responsible for 12.5%
of the project costs.
To receive a HMGP project grant a community must have an approved hazard mitigation plan prior to the awarding of the grant.