Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include certain private non-profit organizations, local governments, state agencies and tribal/territorial governments. Individual homeowners should reach out to their local county emergency management agencies to be considered for mitigation projects.
There are three major grant programs:
How Will Projects Be Selected?
Successful projects incorporate elements that focus on resiliency against natural hazards through studies and construction projects and those that also address and support one or more of FEMA’s seven “Community Lifelines”:
- Safety and Security
- Health and Medical
- Communications
- Hazardous Materials
- Food, Water, and Shelter
- Energy (Power & Fuel)
- Transportation
For additional information about Mitigation in general, visit:
FEMA Mitigation
For a comprehensive overview of program objectives and case studies of previous projects that have received funding, read the: FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance “Mitigation Action Portfolio”
If your organization wishes to apply for HMGP, BRIC, or FMA funding, please contact Delaware’s State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO):
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All-Hazard Mitigation Grant and Development Workshop
Date: Mon, December 12, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Where: 165 Brick Store Landing Rd 165 Brick Store Landing Road Smyrna, DE 19977
Reserve a Spot: Here
This workshop will provide guidance to eligible project applicants about the importance of understanding and identifying the hazards that greatly effect their communities and their capability to “weather the storm”. Entities must include these and more in the hazard mitigation plan which outlines the actions to take to reduce the vulnerability and/or likelihood of such an event.
Attendees will learn how to identify their risk, determine project eligibility, understand the Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) process, learn about emerging threats, and discover how mitigation impacts everyone across all five mission areas, even response and recovery.
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Public Assistance Grant Program Resources For All Disasters
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Subrecipient Monitoring
Pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations, 2 C.F.R. Part 200 explains many requirements of the State or “pass-through entity” for federal awards. One such requirement is Subrecipient Monitoring. The intent is to:
- Evaluate each subrecipient's risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward for purposes of determining the appropriate subrecipient monitoring.
- Monitor the activities of the subrecipient as necessary to ensure that the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward.
- And that those subaward performance goals are achieved.
Source: Code of Federal Regulations
To ensure compliance with this policy and procedure, representatives from DEMA’s Public Assistance Grant Program team will begin outreach to subrecipients of PA grant funding. The intent is for DEMA to perform Subrecipient Monitoring for all 3 current Disaster Declarations, beginning with DR4526 COVID-19.
DEMA’s PA support team will guide the subrecipient through the entire process including emails, coordinating virtual meetings and assisting with filling out paperwork associated with this process. Understanding Monitoring may be new to some of Delaware's PA applicants, but our team is fully prepared to guide subrecipients through every stage. We will be available for any questions, or concerns as it relates to Subrecipient Monitoring.
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COVID-19 Public Assistance (PA) Grant Application Deadlines
- Federal grant cost-share under the PA program decreased from 100% to 90% for any projects with work completed on or after July 1, 2022.
- 100% Funding: FEMA applied 100% federal funding to all eligible COVID-19 costs for work performed and items used from the beginning of the incident period through 11:59 p.m. on July 1, 2022
- 90% Funding: In Section 311 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Congress directed the federal share of assistance for the COVID-19 disaster declarations to be at least 90%. FEMA applied the 90% federal cost-share to funding for all eligible costs for work performed and items used on or after July 1, 2022. This includes any P.P.E. or other supplies purchased for a 60-day time.
- Project applications and all supporting backup documentation for work completed between January 20, 2020 to July 1, 2022 are due to FEMA no later than December 31, 2022. All backup documentation should be uploaded into the FEMA Grants Portal, per project.
Please reference last month's newsletter for information regarding Test-to-Treat Guidance for COVID-19: Here.
If you have any questions, please contact your FEMA Program Delivery Manager (PDMG) or reach out to Stacy Massaconi, DEMA State Public Assistance Officer (SPAO) (Stacy.Massaconi@delaware.gov).
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Image: DEVOAD Chair, Toby French (pictured left), also recently deployed to Florida with Team Rubicon where he aided in the response effort to Hurricane Ian.
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The Delaware Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (DEVOAD)
The DEVOAD serves as an umbrella organization to encourage collaboration, communication, and cooperation of volunteer organizations in response to State disasters. Contact Delaware VOAD State Chair, Toby French, at delawarevoad@gmail.com for further information or questions.
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Volunteers Needed:
There are still 32 properties that need assistance in our communities, please consider volunteering. If you or your organization wishes to volunteer please email Vice Chair, Marty Brett, at mbrett5@verizon.net and DEVOAD will arrange work to fit the skills and number of volunteers available.
Type Of Work:
- Yard and alley cleanup with debris removal
- Removal of drywall, insulation, and carpets
- Replacing molding and baseboards
What You Need:
Long pants, sturdy shoes, and safety glasses. Depending on the work, heavy work gloves and a respirator mask (P100 Recommended) may also be needed.
Please visit the DEVOAD site to learn more: Here
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Volunteers needed to help distribute food at our large monthly distribution! Come spend a few hours helping our neighbors in need!
Sussex County
When: Monday, November 07 starting at 10:45 a.m.
Where: 5 Linstone Ln, Milford, DE 19963
Sign up to volunteer: Here
When: Monday, November 28 & December 05 starting at 10:45 a.m.
Where: 41 Schulze Rd, Greenwood, DE 19950
Sign up to volunteer: Here
Kent County
When: Wednesday, November 16 starting at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Dover Motor Speedway,1131 North Dupont Highway, Dover (enter through Leipsic Road entrance and follow signs)
Sign up to volunteer: Here
Please bring proof that you live in Delaware! The drive-through food distribution will move to a large quarterly distribution in 2023.
On-site registration will also be available! Service will be first-come, first-served. Assistance is limited to one per household. The Food Bank of Delaware is prepared to serve up to 1,000 households at each pantry. Public restrooms will not be available. Please make sure your trunk or backseat is clear for easy loading.
If you are not able to attend the distribution, please visit www.fbd.org/get-help to learn about other ways the Food Bank and our network of partners can help you!
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WEBINARS, TRAINING, & CONFERENCES
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FEMA Seeks Public Feedback on Updated Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Enhancements to the Risk Methodology
Due Date: November 10
FEMA is seeking public feedback on updated proposed enhancements for the risk methodology used to annually calculate the relative terrorism risk for the 56 states and territories and the 100 most populous metropolitan statistical areas. This national engagement period will conclude on Nov. 10, 2022. Here
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The 2022 Coastal & Island Symposium
Conference Dates: November 10 – November 11
Register: Here
Location: 11711 E. Market Place, Suite 200, Fulton, MD 20759
The 2022 Coastal & Island Watershed Symposium provides an opportunity for watershed and resource conservation professionals to discuss and learn about the unique challenges of these communities including the importance of climate resiliency. An opportunity to hear about the broad spectrum of topics and to take a deeper dive into the issues, the symposium will focus on connecting those that live and work in areas surrounded by water, information sharing on the most applicable topics of concern, and hearing about case studies as a way to share experiences and best practices.
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Date: Wed, November 16, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Where: Dover Public Library 35 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DE 19901
Reserve a Spot: Here
You're invited to join the discussion with The University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration's newly launched program providing FREE technical grant assistance to local governments in Delaware. The Grant Assistance Program (GAP) is a state-funded initiative that provides free technical grant assistance to local governments for infrastructure initiatives and other competitive and formula grant opportunities. We know local governments may have limited time and resources to pursue funding opportunities, and the IPA Grant Assistance Program is here to fill that GAP.
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Date: Tue, December 06, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
Where: Del-One Conference Center Delaware Technical Community College 100 Campus Drive, Building 700 ETB Dover, DE 19904
Reserve a Spot: Here
Cost: $10
Each year, RASCL hosts a statewide summit that brings together resilience practitioners, elected officials, government agencies, and community members to discuss the issues that matter to Delawareans. This year's theme is "Overcoming Roadblocks to Resilience and Sustainability." Discussions will address capacity issues in Delaware, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and projects that are improving local community resilience and sustainability.
For more information, the agenda, and speakers, visit our website at www.derascl.org/summit
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PER-385: Improving Business' Financial Literacy and Management to Support Post-Disaster Economic Recovery
- Who: FEMA Region III.
- When: November 8, 2022
- Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET (this includes an hour lunch & breaks)
- How: Attend the virtual session via Zoom.
- Cost: Free
- Register: Here
About the Course:
This instructor-led course will provide information on business financial literacy and the potential financial effects of disasters. Complete the pre-test before the training. Some of the areas covered in the course include developing pre-disaster plans for financial literacy, understanding disaster assistance programs available to businesses, the importance of business continuity planning, and understanding a business’s vulnerability to disasters.
Visit the NDCP course catalog for other training opportunities: Here
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Date: November 23, 2022
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT
Register: Here
Working with the right people is a key part of hazard mitigation planning. Colleges and universities have unique data. They can also research topics that are related to mitigation. These topics include changes in development; efforts in mitigation; and the impacts of natural hazards. This webinar will explore how jurisdictions can best work with institutions of higher education as they draft hazard mitigation plans.
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Delaware Emergency Management Agency
(DEMA) Training
November
- November 16-17: MGT-341 Disaster Preparedness for Water and Wastewater Utilities
- November 17: (EOC-101) Introduction to the State Emergency Operations Center
- November 17: D-100 Introduction to WebEOC Incident Management System
- November 29- December 01: ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
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Find a Vaccination & Testing Location Near You!
- Find a Vaccine near you by visiting: Here
- Testing: A list of testing locations can be found: Here
- At-Home Testing Kits: Here
- COVID-19 Boosters Shots: Stay informed about who is available and where you can get your booster shots in Delaware by visiting: Here
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Stay Connected & Share With Your Networks!
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We Hope You Are Well & Thank You For Reading!
Brought to you by the Recovery Team at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), in partnership with Delaware Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (DEVOAD).
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