NCEM Portfolio of Grants

Preparedness, Recovery and Mitigation Grant Programs

The major emergency management grant programs currently managed by North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) are summarized below.  These tables are not intended to list every single grant program touching NCEM.  Only the 20 largest recurring federal and state preparedness, recovery and mitigation grant programs currently being managed by NCEM are reflected in these tables.  Some of these grant programs require a disaster declaration, but many do not.  As explained in FAQ # 1, these grant programs encompass myriad individual grant awards across numerous years currently being managed by NCEM.

Federal Grants - No Disaster Declaration Required

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Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)

State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
Grant Grantor DHS/FEMA
*Grant HSGP-SHSP
CFDA 97.067
Full Name State Homeland Security Program
Brief Description HSGP provides funds for homeland security and emergency operations equipment, exercises, training, and planning. 
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % 80%
State % 20%
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) Counties, municipalities, tribal
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) 5% (of total fed. award, but subs. still get full 80% of award, so M&A is incl. in state share -  e.g. $100 award, subs get $80 award, state gets $20 award of which $5 is M&A.)
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) 5%
Cost Share/Match Federal 100%
Non - Federal 0%
POP Period of Performance (POP) 3 years.  As an example, an HSGP-SHSP grant awarded in 2021 closes three-years later in 2024, effectively providing 3 years to spend the money awarded in 2021.
References Website HSGP
SAM CFDA 97.067
Legal Reference(s) 2 CFR Part 200
  6 U.S. Code § 603 - Homeland Security Grant Programs
  6 U.S. Code § 605 - State Homeland Security Grant Program
Additional References FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual
Authorized Equipment List (AEL)
FEMA PDAT Procurement Compliance Checklist
Contracting with Federal Funds for Goods and Services Before, During and After Disaster
See also FEMA Information Bulletin website (only has IB # 271 to present on this site)
Notes FY21 Allocation NC (federal funding) = $5,280,222.  In addition to the references listed in Column V, there are various other FEMA information bulletins (IB), policies and related guidance documents issued over the years that may apply to certain federal grants, some of which may not be readily accessible online.  See FEMA Information Bulletin website.

Homeland Security Grant Progam (HSGP)
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
     
Grant Grantor DHS/FEMA
*Grant HSGP-UASI
CFDA 97.067
Full Name Urban Area Security Initiative
Brief Description HSGP-UASI designated for Charlotte area.
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % 80%
State % 20%
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) Counties, municipalities, tribal - Charlotte area only
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) 5% (same as HSGP-SHSP)
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) 5%
Cost Share/Match Federal 100%
Non - Federal 0%
POP Period of Performance (POP) 3 years.  Same as HSGP-SHSP.
References Website Same as HSGP-SHSP.
Legal Reference(s) Same as HSGP-SHSP.  See also 6 U.S. Code § 604 - Urban Area Security Initiative.
Additional References Same as HSGP-SHSP.
Notes FY21 Allocation Charlotte, NC (federal funding) = $3,800,000.  Same as HSGP-SHP with respect to references in Column P.

Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
     
Grant Grantor DHS/FEMA
*Grant EMPG
CFDA 97.042
Full Name Emergency Management Performance Grant 
Brief Description EMPG funds are used to support comprehensive emergency management at the state and local levels.
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % 51%
State % 49%
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) Counties, municipalities, tribal
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) 5% (not utilized by NCEM)
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) 5%
Cost Share/Match Federal 50%
Non - Federal 50%
POP Period of Performance (POP) 3 years.  As an example, an EMPG grant awarded in 2021 closes three-years later in 2024, effectively providing 3 years to spend the money awarded in 2021.
References Website EMPG
SAM CFDA 97.042
Legal Reference(s) 2 CFR Part 200
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Public Law 93-288 as amended
Additional References Same additional references as HSGP above, plus all leases, exercises and core capabilities must be pre-approved by FEMA for EMPG.
Notes FY21 Allocation NC (federal funding) = $9,442,218.  In addition to the references listed in Column V, there are various other FEMA information bulletins (IB), policies and related guidance documents issued over the years that may apply to certain federal grants, some of which may not be readily accessible online.  See FEMA Information Bulletin website.

Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Grant Grantor DHS/FEMA
*Grant EMPG-ARPA
CFDA 97.042
Full Name Emergency Management Performance Grant - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)
Brief Description Additional FY21 EMPG funds allocated to states through ARPA.
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % 51%
State % 49%
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) Counties, municipalities, tribal
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) 5% (not utilized by NCEM)
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) 5%
Cost Share/Match Federal 50%
Non - Federal 50%
POP Period of Performance (POP) 3 years.  Same as regular EMPG.
References Website EMPG-ARPA
Legal Reference(s) Same as EMPG.
Additional References Same as EMPG.
Notes FY21 Allocation NC (federal funding) = $2,659,780.  Same as HSGP-SHP with respect to references in Column P.

Emergency Management Performance Grant - State (EMPG-S)
Grant Grantor DHS/FEMA
*Grant EMPG-S
CFDA 97.042
Full Name Emergency Management Performance Grant Program COVID-19 Supplemental
Brief Description Public health and emergency management activities supporting prevention of, preparation for & response to COVID-19.
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % 43%
State % 57%
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) Counties, municipalities, tribal
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) 5% (not utilized by NCEM)
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) 5%
Cost Share/Match Federal 50%
Non - Federal 50%
POP Period of Performance (POP) 3 years.  Same as regular EMPG.
References Website EMPG-S
Legal Reference(s) Same as EMPG.
Additional References Same as EMPG.
Notes FY20 Allocation NC (federal funding) = $2,659,780 for COVID-19 short term funding.  Same as HSGP-SHP with respect to references in Column P.

Nonprofit Security Grant Program - State (NSGP-S)
Grant Grantor DHS/FEMA
*Grant NSGP-S
CFDA 97.008
Full Name Nonprofit Security Grant Program - State
Brief Description Funding support for security-related and physical security enhancements to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % 100%
State % 0%
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) Eligible 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations outside UASI area
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) 5% (overall M&A for NSGP-S and SHSP programs may not exceed 5 percent of total of state’s combined SHSP and NSGP-S awards) - not currently utilized by NCEM
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) 5%
Cost Share/Match Federal 100%
Non - Federal 0%
POP Period of Performance (POP) 3 years.  As an example, an NSGP-S grant awarded in 2021 closes three-years later in 2024, effectively providing 3 years to spend the money awarded in 2021.
References Website NSGP
SAM CFDA 97.008
Legal Reference(s) 2 CFR Part 200
6 U.S. Code § 609a NonProfit Security Grant Program
Additional References Same additional references as HSGP above.
Notes FY21 Allocation NC (federal funding) = $2,550,000.   In addition to the references listed in Column V, there are various other FEMA information bulletins (IB), policies and related guidance documents issued over the years that may apply to certain federal grants, some of which may not be readily accessible online.  See FEMA Information Bulletin website.

Nonprofit Security Grant Program - Urban Area (NSGP-UA)
Grant Grantor DHS/FEMA
*Grant NSGP-UA
CFDA 97.008
Full Name Nonprofit Security Grant Program - Urban Area
Brief Description -
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % 100%
State % 0%
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) Eligible 501(c)(3) non-profit orgs. within UASI area - Charlotte area only
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) 5% (overall M&A for NSGP-UA and UASI programs may not exceed 5 percent of total of state’s combined SHSP and NSGP-S awards) - not currently utilized by NCEM
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) 5%
Cost Share/Match Federal 100%
Non - Federal 0%
POP Period of Performance (POP) 3 years.  Same as HSGP-SHSP.
References Website Same as NSGP-S.
Legal Reference(s) Same as NSGP-S.
Additional References Same additional references as HSGP above.
Notes No specific state allocations for NSGP-UA.  Charlotte, NC is a designated UASI area for both HSGP and NSGP. 

Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP)
Grant Grantor DOT
*Grant HMEP
CFDA 20.703
Full Name Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness
Brief Description HMEP provides funding for training and planning for potential emergencies related to hazardous materials.  Distributes funds to emergency responders for hazmat training and to Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) for hazmat planning. 
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % HMEP funds are passed-through by NCEM to eligble sub-recipients, with 25% mngmt. costs for NCEM.
State % N/A
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) Counties &  municipalities only - separate HMEP grant for tribal (no NC tribal interest/use of HMEP tribal so far).
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) 25% (NCEM) - computed as 25% of total fed. award, effectively leaving 75% of award for pass-through to subs.
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) 0
Cost Share/Match Federal 80%
Non - Federal 20%
POP Period of Performance (POP) Generally 3 years.  Same as HSGP-SHSP.
References Website HMEP
SAM CFDA 20.703
Legal Reference(s) 49 CFR Part 110
2 CFR Part 200
Additional References  
Notes FY20 Allocation NC (federal funding) = $523,677.  There is no 75% Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) pass-through requirement in FY 2019 (through FY2021), but there is 25% max. M&A, i.e. $130,919.25 in FY20.

Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
Grant Grantor DHS/FEMA
*Grant FMA
CFDA 97.029
Full Name Flood Mitigation Assistance
Brief Description The Flood Mitigation Assistance Program aims to reduce or eliminate claims under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). FMA provides funding to states, territories, federally-recognized tribes and local communities for projects and planning that reduces or eliminates long-term risk of flood damage to structures insured under the NFIP.
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % All federal FMA funds are passed-through by NCEM to eligble sub-recipients.
State % N/A
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) Counties, municipalities & non-federal tribal; State can be both recipient (applicant) and a sub-recipient (sub-applicant) of funding in some cases.
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) 10% (NCEM)
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) 5%
Cost Share/Match Federal Normally 75%, but Federal share can increase depending on certain factors.
Non - Federal Normally 25%, but can be less depending on certain factors.
POP Period of Performance (POP) 36 months from the Recipient's federal award date
References Website FMA
SAM CFDA 97.029
Legal Reference(s) 44 CFR Part 78
Additional References Resources for the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program
Notes  

Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities (BRIC)
Grant Grantor DHS/FEMA
*Grant BRIC
CFDA 97.047
Full Name Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities
Brief Description The National Public Infrastructure Pre-Disaster Mitigation fund, will be funded through the federal Disaster Relief Fund as a six percent set aside from estimated disaster grant expenditures. This allows for a greater investment in mitigation before a disaster. This annual grant program is named Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC).
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % All federal BRIC funds are passed-through by NCEM to eligble sub-recipients.
State % N/A
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) Counties, municipalities & non-federal recognized tribes
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) 10% (NCEM)
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) 5%
Cost Share/Match Federal Normally 75%, but Federal share can increase depending on certain factors.
Non - Federal Normally 25%, but can be less depending on certain factors.
POP Period of Performance (POP) 36 months from the Recipient's federal award date
References Website BRIC
SAM CFDA 97.047
Legal Reference(s) Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) Section 1234, which amends Section 203 of the Stafford  Act.
Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities (FR Notice)
Additional References BRIC Resources
Notes  

Community Technical Assistance Program (CTP)
Letter of Map Change (LOMC)
Grant Grantor DHS/FEMA
*Grant CTP / LOMC
CFDA 97.045
Full Name Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP), Community Technical Assistance Program - Letter of Map Change (CTP / LOMC)
Brief Description The CTP Program is a Cooperative Agreement (not a grant) that exists to strengthen and enhance the effectiveness of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).  The CTP program supports the establishment or update of flood-risk zone data in areas being updated via Risk MAP projects and makes estimates with respect to rates of probable flood caused loss for the various flood risk zones for these projects.   The CTP / LOMC award is designated for allowable activity category 3 - "Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) / Letter of Map Change (LOMC) Review Activities".  This allows recipients of this award to partner with FEMA to review and assist in processing LOMRs / LOMCs and Conditional Letters of Map Revision (CLOMRs) / CLOMCs.
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % NCEM (on behalf of state of NC) is recipient of this award.
State % N/A
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) N/A
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) 4% (NCEM)
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) N/A
Cost Share/Match Federal 100%
Non - Federal 0%
POP Period of Performance (POP) Generally 4 years, but can vary.
References Website CTP
SAM CFDA 97.045
Legal Reference(s) Section 1360 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (Pub. L. No. 90-448), as amended (42 U.S.C. § 4101) and The Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (Pub. L. No. 112–141), 126 Stat. 916 as amended (42 U.S.C. 4101b).
Additional References Risk MAP
FEMA Letter of Map Change (LOMC)
FEMA Letter of Map Revision (LOMR)
Notes NCEM is the recipient of this award and the money is not passed through to sub-recipients.

Community Assistance Program (CAP)
State Support Services Element (SSE)
Grant Grantor DHS/FEMA
*Grant CAP-SSE
CFDA 97.023
Full Name Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element
Brief Description The Community Assistance Program – State Support Services Element (CAP- SSSE) is a cooperative agreement (not a grant) program which provides funding to states to provide technical assistance to communities in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and to evaluate community performance in implementing NFIP floodplain management activities.
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % NCEM (on behalf of state of NC) is recipient of this award.
State % N/A
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) N/A
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) 5% (NCEM)
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) N/A
Cost Share/Match Federal 75%
Non - Federal 25%
POP Period of Performance (POP) Generally 1 year, but can vary.
References Website CAP-SSSE
SAM FCDA 97.023
Legal Reference(s) The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (PUB.L. No. 90-448), as amended, (42 U.S.C. § 4001 et seq.). 
44 CFR 60.25
Additional References  
Notes NCEM is the recipient of this award and the money is not passed through to sub-recipients.

100% State-Funded Grants

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NC Tier II Competitive and Noncompetitive Grants
Grant Grantor NC (DPS)
*Grant NC Tier II
CFDA N/A
Full Name NC Tier II Grants
Brief Description NC Tier II grants provide funds to Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) for hazardous materials emergency response planning, training, and exercises.
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % N/A
State % N/A
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) County LEPCs
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) N/A
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) N/A
Cost Share/Match Federal N/A
Non - Federal 100%
POP Period of Performance (POP) 1 year.
References Website Tier II
Legal Reference(s) N.C.G.S. §166A-29.1
Additional References For county & local govts and other "public authorities" that are subject to Local Government Commission (LGC) = 20 NCAC 03 v. For non-profits and other non-state entities that are not subject to LGC = 09 NCAC 03M
Notes Tier II grants funded by NC annual hazardous materials facility fees collected each year.

Capacity Building Competitive Grant
Grant Grantor NC (DPS)
*Grant CBCG
CFDA N/A
Full Name Capacity Building Competitive Grant
Brief Description The Capacity Building Competitive Grant (CBCG) was passed by North Carolina State Legislature in FY 2022. Grants shall be used to ensure local county emergency management agencies (EMAs) are adequately equipped, trained, and prepared for all hazards and emergencies.  CBCG grants help provide EMAs throughout the State with funding to assist in development of additional local emergency management capacity.  CBCG provides up to $400,000 of funding to eligible county EMAs.
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % N/A
State % N/A
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) Counties in North Carolina with populations below 210,000 as defined in the 2019 Certified County Population Estimates from the State Demographer in the Office of State Budget and Management are eligible.
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) N/A
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) N/A
Cost Share/Match Federal N/A
Non - Federal 100% State funded grant with no local match required
POP Period of Performance (POP) 1 Year
References Website CBCG
Legal Reference(s) NC Appropriations Act of 2021, Senate Bill 105, Section 18E.5.(a) page 439.
N.C.G.S § 166A-19.12.
Additional References For county & local govts and other "public authorities" that are subject to Local Government Commission (LGC) = 20 NCAC 03 v. For non-profits and other non-state entities that are not subject to LGC = 09 NCAC 03M
Notes This grant operates with two separate rounds of funding as identified in Senate Bill 105, Section 19E.5.(a). The first opportunity consists of $3M in funding, to be awarded in July 2022 and with a period of performance through the end of June 2023. The second round of funding will be announced in early 2023, with awards before June 2023 and a period of performance through June 2024.

Disaster Relief and Mitigation Grant (DRMG)

& Transportation Infrastructure Resiliency Grant (TIRG)
Grant Grantor NCDPS
*Grant DRMG, TIRG
CFDA N/A
Full Name Disaster Relief and Mitigation Grant (Emergency Management Disaster Relief & Mitigation Fund), Transportation Infrastructure Resiliency Grant (Emergency Management Transportation Infrastructure Resiliency Fund)
Brief Description DRMG funds can be used for flood mitigation efforts that stabilize areas and reduce future damage, or for predevelopment assistance to provide small and underserved communities with technical assistance to identify and design shovel-ready projects related to disaster relief and flood mitigation.  TIRG funds can be used for projects that update and prepare transportation infrastructure for storms, mudslides & flooding events, risk assessments for critical transportation routes, and creating community-informed flood risk & vulnerability assessments that identify resilience gaps and help maintain vital transportation functions following flooding events.  Total funding available for DRMG is $15M, and total funding available for TIRG is also $15M.
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % N/A
State % N/A
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) DRMG - Eligible applicants are state agencies, units of local government, and nonprofit corporations for use in flood mitigation efforts.  TIRG - Eligible applicants are state agencies, units of local government and nonprofit corporation to facilitate transportation resilience against natural disasters.
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) N/A
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) N/A
Cost Share/Match Federal N/A
Non - Federal 100% state-funded grant with no local match required
POP Period of Performance (POP) Up to 36 months (for both DRMG & TIRG)
References Website NC Appropriations Act of 2021, Senate Bill 105, Section 5.9(a)(3), Section 5.9(a)(4)
Legal Reference(s)
N.C.G.S. §166A-19.12
Additional References For county & local govts and other "public authorities" that are subject to Local Government Commission (LGC) = 20 NCAC 03 v. For non-profits and other non-state entities that are not subject to LGC = 09 NCAC 03M
Notes  

State Individual Assistance (IA) Grant Program
Grant Grantor NC (DPS)
*Grant State IA
CFDA N/A
   
Full Name State Individual Assistance Grant Program
Brief Description State emergency assistance in the form of grants to individuals & families may be made available for state declared disasters to include benefits comparable to those provided by federal IA under the Stafford Act.  State IA may be provided for: temporary housing & rental assistance, repair or replacement of dwellings, replacement of personal property (incl. clothing, tools & equipment), repair or replacement of privately owned vehicles, medical or dental expenses, funeral or burial expenses, and funding for the cost of the first year's flood insurance premium.
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % Individuals / households receive assistance directly from the State through NCEM with state-funded IA (upon state disaster declaration).
State % N/A
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) Individuals / Households
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) N/A
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) N/A
Cost Share/Match Federal N/A
Non - Federal 100%
POP Period of Performance (POP) N/A
References Website NCEM
Legal Reference(s) N.C.G.S. § 166A-19.41(b)(1)
Additional References Refer to IAPPG for federal IA guidance below, as instructive for state IA purposes.
Notes  

Federal Grants - Disaster Declaration Required

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FEMA Individual Assistance (IA)
Grant Grantor DHS/FEMA
*Grant IA
CFDA 97.048, 97.050
Full Name FEMA Individual Assistance - "Federal Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households in Presidential Declared Disaster Areas" (97.048) and "Other Needs Assistance (ONA)" (97.050)
Brief Description To provide financial assistance, and if necessary, direct services to individuals & households affected as a direct result of a Presidentially declared major disaster or emergency who have uninsured or under-insured necessary expenses and serious needs, and are unable to meet such expenses or needs through other means.  This includes Temporary Housing, Repair Assistance, Replacement Assistance, or Permanent/Semi-permanent Housing Construction in addition to financial assistance to address other needs with the following programs: IHP Housing Assistance, Disaster Case Management (DCM), Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), Disaster Legal Services (DLS), Crisis Counseling and Training Program (CCP), IHP Other Needs Assistance (ONA) and Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA).
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % Individuals / households receive assistance directly from FEMA or through the State, if State applies for IA upon federal disaster declaration.
State % N/A
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) Individuals / Households
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) Administrative Costs may be authorized by FEMA for the state (NCEM) up to 5% of the Other Needs Assistance (ONA) award under IA, depending which option is selected to administer the ONA.  Administrative costs may also be authorized by FEMA for Disaster Unemploymnet Assistance (DUA).
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) N/A
Cost Share/Match Federal 75% federal cost share for Other Needs Assistance (ONA) and Transition Sheltering Assistance (TSA); all other IA is 100% federal.
Non - Federal 25% state cost share for Other Needs Assistance (ONA) and Transition Sheltering Assistance (TSA); all other IA is 0% state.
POP Period of Performance (POP) N/A
References Website IA
SAM CFDA 97.048
SAM CFDA 97.05
Legal Reference(s) 44 CFR Part 206, Subparts D - F
Notes There was federal IA in various capacities in these past NC disasters: DR-4285 Hurricane Matthew (2016), DR-4364 Tornado & Severe Storms (2018), DR-4393 Hurricane Florence (2018).

Disaster Case Management Grant (DCM)
Grant Grantor DHS/FEMA
*Grant DCM
CFDA 97.048, 97.050, 97.088
Full Name Disaster Case Management Grant (DCM) - DCM grants are awarded under IA (see IA) 
Brief Description DCM is a FEMA-funded supplemental program that provides financial assistance to state & local govts., or qualified private orgs., through a federal award to provide disaster case management services to individuals / households.  This program may be implemented through a grant or a cooperative agreement. The DCM federal award enables the non-Federal entities (also known in this context as recipients) to provide these services, or to contract with local providers to provide these services, to impacted communities.  DCM grants are awarded under IA (see IA above).
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % 100% of DCM funding traditonally goes to the state (NCEM), who then contracts with a vendor  to provide DCM services to impacted individuals / households.
State % N/A
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) N/A
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) N/A
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) N/A
Cost Share/Match Federal 100%
Non - Federal 0%
POP Period of Performance (POP) N/A
References Website DCM
SAM CFDA 97.088
Legal Reference(s) Section 426 of the Stafford Act (42 U.S. Code 5189d)
Stafford Act 
Additional References IA Program & Policy Guide (IAPPG)
Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 (DRRA)
Notes NC has been awarded DCM only twice, using the federal DCM funds to contract with a vendor to provide the services to impacted individuals / households both times:  DR-4285 Hurricane Matthew (2016) & DR-4393 Hurricane Florence (2018).

FEMA Public Assistance (PA)
Grant Grantor DHS/FEMA
*Grant PA
CFDA 97.036
Full Name FEMA Public Assistance - Disaster Grants - "Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)"
Brief Description Assist state, tribal, territorial, and local governments and eligible private non-profits in responding to and recovering from the devastating effects of disasters by providing assistance for debris removal (Category A), emergency protective measures (Category B), and the repair, restoration, reconstruction or replacement of public and eligible private non-profit facilities or infrastructure (e.g. roads, bridges, buildings & parks) damaged or destroyed as the result of federally declared disasters or emergencies (Categories C - G).  Following a Presidential declaration, PA grants may be made for: removal of wreckage and debris from private and public lands; performance of emergency protective measures; emergency transportation assistance; emergency communications; and permanent restoration of eligible facilities.
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % All federal PA funds are passed-through by NCEM to eligible sub-recipients.
State % N/A
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) Counties, municipalities, tribal & certain limited eligible non-profits
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) FEMA provides contributions for management costs (Category Z) based on actual costs incurred up to: * 7% of the total award amount for the Recipient, excluding Subrecipient management costs. * 5 percent of the total award amount for each Subrecipient.
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) Management Costs (Category Z) – subrecipients of FEMA PA funds may be reimbursed up to 5% of their total eligible work costs to assist with disaster recovery.
Cost Share/Match Federal Normally 75%, but Federal share can increase depending on specific disaster.
Non - Federal Normally 25%, but can be less depending on specific disaster.
POP Period of Performance (POP) Generally at least 4 years, but POP can vary based on the disaster, and POP can be extended. 
References Website PA
SAM CFDA 97.036
Legal Reference(s) Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended
2 CFR Part 200
44 CFR Part 206 (Subparts G - I)
Additional References PA Program & Policy Guide (PAPPG)
Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 (DRRA)
PA Program & Policy Guide 
Notes Examples of PA Federal Disaster Grants: DR-4146 July Flood & Landslide 2013, DR-4153 July Flood & Landslide 2013, DR-4167 Winter Storm 2014, DR-4285 Hurricane Matthew, DR-4393 Hurricane Florence, DR-4412 Tropical Storm Michael, DR-4465 Hurricane Dorian, DR-4487 COVID-19, DR-4543 Winter Storms 2020, DR-4568 Hurricane Isaias, DR-4588 Tropical Storm Eta, DR-4617 Tropical Storm Fred.  Examples of PA State Disaster Grants: Alberto 2018, Town of Marshall 2018, Town of Marshall 2019, May 2020 Flooding Event, Towns of Lillington & Marion 2021.

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
Grant Grantor DHS/FEMA
*Grant HMGP
CFDA 97.039
Full Name Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Brief Description Assists in implementing long-term hazard mitigation planning and projects following a Presidential major disaster declaration.  The HMGP program allows families and homeowners to move out of dangerous flood zones, have their homes elevated, or have their homes torn down and rebuilt to code with an elevated foundation. The HMGP program mitigated over 700 properties in Hurricane Matthew's inundation boundary in NC.
Pass-Through Sub-Recipient % All federal HMGP funds may be passed-thru by NCEM to eligble sub-recipients or work may be directly paid by the State under State Management.
State % N/A
Sub-Recipients (recipients for VOAD, Tier II & State IA) Counties, municipalities & tribal; state can also be both the recipient (applicant) and a sub-recipient (sub-applicant) of HMGP project funds.
Management Costs (M&A) Recipient (NCEM) 10% (NCEM)
Sub-Recipients (not NCEM) 5%
Cost Share/Match Federal 75%
Non - Federal 25%
POP Period of Performance (POP) POP is always 3 years from date of application submission to FEMA.  POP may be extended by request to Regional Administrator
References Website HMGP
SAM CFDA 97.039
Legal Reference(s) 44 CFR Part 206, Subpart N - Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended.
Additional References FY15 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance
Notes Examples of HMGP Federal Disaster Grants: DR-4285 Hurricane Matthew; DR-4364 Severe Storms and Tornadoes 2018; DR-4393 Hurricane Florence; DR-4412 Tropical Storm Michael; DR-4465 Hurricane Dorian; DR-4487 COVID-19; DR-4543 Winter Storms 2020, DR-4568 Hurricane Isaias, DR-4588 Tropical Storm Eta, DR-4617 Tropical Storm Fred.

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