Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Program

The Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program was authorized by @#167;203 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief Act (Stafford Act), 42 USC, as amended by @#167;102 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. Funding for the program is provided through the National Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund to assist States and local governments (to include Indian Tribal governments) in implementing cost-effective hazard mitigation activities that complement comprehensive mitigation programs, reduce injuries, loss of life, and damage and destruction of property. PDM is a pre-disaster grant program. (From https://portal.fema.gov/FEMAMitigation/fma_help/bottom/faq.html#pdm)

Grants are available for the creation of Local Hazard Mitigation Plans (LHMPs) and for the implementation of mitigation projects prior to a disaster event.

The following entities are eligible: state-level agencies including state institutions (e.g., state hospital or university); Federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; local governments, including state-recognized Indian tribes, authorized Indian tribal organizations; public colleges and universities; and Indian tribal colleges and universities. (From http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pdm/)

Yes. All sub-applicants must have a FEMA-approved LHMP in order to be eligible to receive PDM funding. In addition, all applicants MUST have a FEMA-approved State/Tribal Standard or Enhanced hazard mitigation plan in accordance with 44 CFR Part 201. (From http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pdm/)

Complete a Notice of Interest (NOI) available on the CalEMA web site. Eligible applicants who submit an NOI for an eligible activity will be given the code to access the Federal eGrants system at https://portal.fema.gov/famsVu/dynamic/mitigation.html. Also see the eGrants section on this website.

FEMA PDM program guidance is available at this website: http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pdm

Congress appropriated $100 million for competitive grants, technical assistance, and program support for the FY 2007 PDM program. Availability of PDM funds is dependent upon Congressional reauthorization of the program. (From http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pdm/)

The cost share is at least 25% non-Federal, 75% Federal.

Mitigation planning: $1M cap on Federal share, not to exceed 3 years.
Mitigation projects: $3M cap on Federal share, not to exceed 3 years. (From http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pdm/fy2008.shtm)