The ND Department of Emergency Services (NDDES) has been notified that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is announcing $1 billion in funding available through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC). This grant program assists state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in strengthening our nation’s ability to reduce the potential cost of natural disasters to communities and their citizens, as well as protecting life and property from future disaster damages. Eligible applicants can begin the application process through NDDES to apply for a 75% federal cost share grant for eligible projects and activities.
Eligible applicants include state, local, tribal, and territorial governments that currently have, or have participated in the creation of, a FEMA approved Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP). State Agencies fall under the State of North Dakota MHMP and are eligible to apply for funding as well.
Eligible projects include:
- Capability- and Capacity-Building Activities – activities that directly support infrastructure resilience, such as the adoption, enforcement, and implementation of hazard-resistant building codes. Only capability and capacity-building activities that are directly tied to infrastructure projects such as building code adoption/enforcement, related technical training and project scoping activities for specific infrastructure are eligible. Hazard Mitigation Plan development or updates, and project scoping activities not directly supporting a specific infrastructure project are not eligible under BRIC.
- Hazard Mitigation Projects – cost-effective infrastructure and construction projects designed to increase resilience and public safety; reduce injuries and loss of life; and reduce damage and destruction to property, critical services, facilities, and infrastructure (including natural systems) from a multitude of natural hazards, including drought, wildfire, earthquakes, and the effects of natural weather disasters. Only infrastructure and construction projects that have, at a minimum, a conceptual design are eligible; phased projects are not eligible.
NDDES looks forward to working with applicants that apply for federal funding under the BRIC program and is available to provide technical assistance as needed. Applications are due no later than June 12th, 2026. If you are interested in applying for any BRIC, please contact Todd Joersz, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, at 701-328-8261 or tjoersz@nd.gov. He will be able to assist applicants with obtaining access to the FEMA GO website, completing grant applications, and answering any general programmatic questions.