FEMA Keeps Hazard Grant Paperwork Flowing Smoothly
Published Date: 9/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on an extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments regarding the requirements, grants management procedures, and implementation of grants awarded under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), which is a post-disaster program that contributes funds toward the cost of hazard mitigation activities to reduce the risk of future damage, hardship, loss, or suffering in any area affected by a major disaster.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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HMGP Data Collection Continues
If you are a State, local, or Tribal government that applies for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds, FEMA is extending, without change, its existing information collection for HMGP applications and reports. This notice seeks comments and continues current reporting and application requirements under OMB No. 1660-0076.
15‑Month Deadline for Local HMGP Applications
If you are a State, you must submit all local HMGP applications and funding requests to the FEMA Regional Administrator within 15 months of the date of disaster declaration (per 44 CFR 206.436(d)). Missing that 15-month timeline could affect whether projects are identified for funding.
Estimated Annual Burden and Cost
FEMA estimates the HMGP collection affects 296 respondents with 6,808 responses, totaling 56,499 annual burden hours and an estimated total annual respondent cost of $4,169,061. The estimated total annual cost to the Federal Government is $5,684,662.
Quarterly Progress Report Requirement
If you receive HMGP funds, you must submit progress reports to the Regional Administrator on a quarterly basis certifying fund use and reporting project progress (per 44 CFR 206.438(c)); the Regional Administrator and Recipient negotiate the date for the first report. Quarterly reports must describe project status where final Federal payment has not been made.
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