2023 Webinar Series: Hazard Mitigation Grant Funding
Freese and Nichols offers a series of free webinars to help you support your hazard mitigation projects and keep your infrastructure from flooding disasters.
Read on for more details and registration links.
Notes:
- We are licensed to award one PDH for each class in many states.
Recorded Webinars
Benefit-Cost Analysis — We Can Help!
Presenters: Kevin Enoch; Dane Schneider, PE, ENV SP; Courtney Corso, PE, CFM; Matt Lewis, PE, CFM; Jay Scanlon, PE, CFM
Description: Hazard mitigation projects must be cost-effective to be eligible for funding under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programs (BRIC, FMA and HMGP). The tool of choice is FEMA’s Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) Toolkit 6.0.
In this recorded webinar, you will learn tips and tricks from three engineers skilled in developing strong BCAs. No need to agonize anymore over using the BCA toolkit.
Upcoming Webinars
Funding Flood Reduction Solutions through the FMA Program
Date: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Time: Noon – 1 p.m. (Central)
Presenters: Kevin Enoch
Description: FEMA makes federal funds available through the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program to state, local, Tribal and territorial governments to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings insured under the National Flood Insurance Program. Recipients are chosen based on the applicant’s ranking of the project and the eligibility and cost-effectiveness of the project.
During this session, we will highlight items from the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), and you will learn about eligibility for the program and how to use this funding opportunity to protect your infrastructure from flooding disasters.
Developing a Competitive BRIC Application
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023
Time: Noon – 1 p.m. (Central)
Presenters: Annie Vest and Kevin Enoch
Description: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) supports states, local communities, Tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards.
During this session, we will highlight items from the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). You will learn about the available funding, who is eligible to apply, the types of activities eligible for funding, and what to expect when you apply.
See a presentation you’d like to schedule for your organization? Have an idea you’d like to submit? Contact us!