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Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grant Program 2012

Program Name	Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grant Program 2012
Fund Source	FEMA
Amount Available	Grants are awarded through four yearly grant programs and one disaster funded grant program. The HMA program is subject to the availability of federal appropriation funding or presidential disaster declaration. Specific amounts for FY12 are not known as of 6/2/2011.
Funds Released to States?	See Guidance document below.
State Administering Agency	VDEM
Purpose/Description	To support state and local Hazard Mitigation structural and planning projects
Eligible Applicants	See eligibility requirements below.
Eligibility Requirements	a) State-level agencies, including State institutions; b) Public colleges or universities; and c) Local jurisdictions that are participating in the NFIP. All localities must have a FEMA approved 322 local-all hazard mitigation plan prior to application. The project must conform with the State Hazard Mitigation Plan, conform with environmental, historical, and economic justice issues, provide a long-term solution for the community, demonstrate cost-effectiveness, comply with program regulations, and be consistent with the State and local government's overall mitigation strategies as listed in their all-hazard mitigation plan. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Expiration Dates Map
Application/Report Forms	Open Space Applicant/Sub-applicant Agreement Applicant Signature Package Form: Acceptance of E-grant Data Entry Rules Project Grant Application Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: Title 2 - Grants and Agreements Planning Grant Application Project Grant Guidance 2011 [888 kb pdf]
Deadlines	Full digital applications due to VDEM no later than COB October 14, 2011. Applications can be emailed to your assigned Hazard Mitigation Coordinator. Coordinators map [1.35kb .pdf] Robert.Coates@vdem.virginia.gov Amy.Howard@vdem.virginia.gov William.Lawson@vdem.virginia.gov Debbie.Messmer@vdem.virginia.gov Attachments that are too large for email can be sent to: Virginia Department of Emergency Management Recovery and Mitigation 10501 Trade Court Richmond, VA 23236
Grant Reporting Requirements	Quarterly progress reports for periods ending June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31 are due 15 days after the close of quarter.
Award/Closing Dates	Project length: up to 36 months
Disbursements	Requests for reimbursement of project expenditures should be sent to the Hazard Mitigation Coordinator assigned to your region. Coordinators map [1.35kb .pdf]
VDEM Contact	Mitigation questions should be forwarded to: Matthew W. Wall, Hazard Mitigation Program Manager Matthew.Wall@vdem.virginia.gov

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