FEMA has identified four climate resilient mitigation activities that are eligible for funding under its Hazard Mitigation Assistance program. Funding for these activities is intended to support communities in reducing the risks associated with climate change. The guides focus on aquifer storage and recovery, floodplain and stream restoration, flood diversion and storage and green infrastructure.
These climate resilient mitigation activities are available for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding resulting from a major disaster declared on or after September 30, 2015, and for HMA funding for which the application period opens on or after September 30, 2015. The activities can mitigate any natural hazard; however, the activities are focused on mitigating the impacts of flood and drought conditions. FEMA encourages communities to use this information in developing eligible HMA project applications that leverage risk reduction actions and increase climate resilience. A memo from FEMA offers more information and contact information.