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PrepareCA JumpStart, PrepareCA Match –FEMA HMGP, and 2021 FEMA HMGP FundingUpdates to the 2021 Notice of Funding OpportunityPATHWAY FORCOMMUNITIES INTORESILIENCE ANDMITIGATIONJANUARY 18, 2022Updated notice of all fundingopportunities releasedFEBRUARY 15, 2022PrepareCA Match – FEMAHMGP and 2021 FEMA HMGPNOIs due to Cal OESFEBRUARY 28, 2022PrepareCA JumpStartapplications due to Cal OESAPRIL 8, 2022PrepareCA Match – FEMAHMGP and 2021 FEMA HMGPsubapplications due to CalOESAPRIL 2022Cal OES announcesPrepareCA JumpStartselectionsSUMMER 2022Cal OES announcesPrepareCA Match-FEMAHMGP selectionsFALL 2022PrepareCA Match-FEMAHMGP and 2021 FEMA HMGPsubapplications are submittedto FEMAProgram OverviewThe California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) ispleased to announce an update to the 2021 funding opportunityfor FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). In addition,Cal OES is announcing a new one-time, state-funded initiative(“Prepare California”) to help socially vulnerable and high hazardrisk communities—which are impacted disproportionately bydisasters and experience longer and more challenging economicand structural recoveries—jumpstart their progress toward greaterresilience through advanced outreach, technical assistance, andfunds to subsidize local mitigation and resilience initiatives.Overall, 2021 FEMA HMGP and Prepare California (PrepareCA)mitigation and resilience funding can be grouped as follows:1. PrepareCA JumpStart 15 million in state funding dedicated to help jumpstart eligiblesocially vulnerable and high hazard risk communities in theirdevelopment and implementation of resilience planning andactivities.2. PrepareCA Match – FEMA HMGP 255 million in federal funding for eligible FEMA HMGP activities andprojects benefiting eligible socially vulnerable and high hazard riskcommunities. PrepareCA Match – FEMA HMGP will provide 85million in state funding to cover the required 25% local cost share(non-federal share).3. 2021 FEMA HMGP 173 million in federal funding for eligible FEMA HMGP activitiesand projects to communities state-wide. Communities will beresponsible for covering the required 25% local cost share (nonfederal share).
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?PREPARECA JUMPSTART &PREPARECA MATCH – FEMAHMGPEligible applicants must be alocal or Tribal government—including cities and federallyand non-federallyrecognized tribes—that areconsidered a sociallyvulnerable and high hazardrisk community according tothe Cal OES HazardMitigation AssistanceDivision’s Vulnerability Map.Counties, specialgovernment districts, stateagencies (for PrepareCAMatch – FEMA HMGP only),and certain privatenonprofits (consistent with 44CFR §206.221and 206.434)may also be eligible toreceive funding ifapplications /subapplications candemonstrate that resilienceand mitigation actionsdirectly and primarily benefita qualified sociallyvulnerable and high hazardrisk community orcommunities.2021 FEMA HMGPLocal governments—including cities, counties,special government districts,state agencies, and Tribalgovernments (federally andnon-federally recognizedtribes)—are consideredeligible subapplicants.Certain private nonprofitsmay also be eligible.OBJECTIVESPrepareCA JumpStartProvides technical assistance and state funding to qualified entitiesto develop local initiatives that directly and primarily benefit eligiblesocially vulnerable and high hazard risk communities; and createresiliency through capacity building, mitigation, preparednessactivities, education, response and recovery planning, and/orfuture project scopingPrepareCA Match – FEMA HMGPProvides local (non-federal share) and federal cost share funding,as well as project scoping / subapplication technical assistance, toqualified entities to develop FEMA HMGP projects and activities thatdirectly and primarily benefit eligible socially vulnerable and highhazard risk communities; and reduce risk to loss of life and propertyfrom natural hazards.2021 FEMA HMGPProvides federal cost share funding, as well as project scoping /subapplication technical assistance, to communities state-wide todevelop FEMA HMGP projects and activities that reduce risk to lossof life and property from natural hazards.HOW TO APPLYPREPARECA JUMPSTARTInterested applicants for PrepareCA JumpStart must submit theirproposal application to PrepareCAJumpStart@caloes.ca.gov with“PrepareCA JumpStart" in the subject line and in the title of theproposal application (e.g., PrepareCA JumpStart, City of Mitigation,Risk Mapping Project). The application can be found on Cal OES’404 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program website.PREPARECA MATCH – FEMA HMGPInterested subapplicants for PrepareCA Match – FEMA HMGP mustsubmit a notice of interest (NOI) via the Engage Cal OES Portal (andidentify PrepareCA Match in the title; e.g., PrepareCA Match: Cityof Mitigation, Home Hardening Project) prior to submitting asubapplication.2021 FEMA HMGPInterested subapplicants for 2021 FEMA HMGP must submit an NOIvia the Engage Cal OES Portal prior to submitting a subapplication.
Comparison of Funding OpportunitiesPrepareCAJumpStartPrepareCA Match– FEMA HMGP2021 FEMA HMGPHMGP-Compliant:NoYesYesFunding Agency:Cal OESCal OES and FEMAFEMA 15M in state funding 255M in federalfunding (federal share); 85 million in total statefunding (i.e., nonfederal share) 173M in federalfunding (federal share)ApplicantSubapplicantSubapplicantProject Cost toApplicant /Subapplicant:Fully funded by Cal OES(i.e., no local cost sharefor applicant)25% local cost share(non-federal share) fullyfunded by Cal OES (i.e.,no local cost share forsubapplicant)25% local cost share(non-federal share)funded by subapplicantFunding Cap:Applications may notreceive more than 1million in state fundsProject costs cannotexceed the HMGPceiling ( 255M)Project costs cannotexceed the HMGPceiling ( 173M)Period ofPerformance:60 months36 months36 monthsBenefit-Cost Analysis:Not requiredRequiredRequiredGroundbreakingActivity /Construction Eligible:Not eligibleYes, eligibleYes, eligibleState and localState, local, andfederalState, local, andfederalAward:Reimbursement based;advanced funding oncase by case basisReimbursement based;advanced funding oncase by case basisReimbursement basedHow to Apply:Email application andsupportingdocumentation to:PrepareCAJumpStart@caloes.ca.govSubmit notice of intereston Engage Cal OESPortalSubmit notice of intereston Engage Cal vHMA@caloes.ca.govHMA@caloes.ca.govFunding Amount:Apply As:Procurement:
Potential Resilience Initiatives / Activities for PrepareCA JumpStartCAPACITY BUILDING Community and/or public private partnership for building mitigationRecruitment and hiring of a Chief Resilience OfficerBuilding Inspectors/code enforcement staff trainingAmeriCorps ProgramsCommunity resilience education and workshops such as those related to the NIST CommunityResilience Program ,City Resilience Index, Resilient Cities Network, or similar resilience-buildingframeworksMITIGATION / PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES / RESPONSE AND RECOVERY PLANNINGEvacuation planningRisk MappingStrengthening building codes (e.g., obtaining a Building Codes Effectiveness Grading rating)Implementing a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programCommunity education on mitigation/preparedness (e.g., become a fire-wise community, floodpreparedness week, the Great California ShakeOut) Establishing a data / fiscal management system to support cost recovery tracking post-disaster PROJECT SCOPING Scoping for resilience-oriented programs, including FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programsand other state and/or federally funded programs such as Listos CA, seismic assessments, homehardening, early alert and warning systems, etc.Funding Priorities for PrepareCA Match – FEMA HMGPLOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANS Projects that will create or update LHMPsPARTNERSHIP BUILDING Projects that will build sustainable models of public-private partnerships and/or include in-kind orinvestment funds from private partnersPROJECTS THAT WILL ACHIEVE MORE EQUITABLE MITIGATION AND INCORPORATE LONGLASTING BENEFITS Implement a nature-based solution to reduce risk Address climate impacts such as sea level rise, drought, extreme heat, more precipitation, and moreintense/frequent storms Protect high-impact critical infrastructure Implement home hardening and/or large-scale community defensible space projects Establish early alert warning systems (wildfire, seismic, etc.) Enhance resilience by complimenting previously implemented mitigation actions (previous actions donot need to be funded through Cal OES but should be described in detail) (e.g., community-leveldefensible space to complement a previous home hardening project) Address future conditions such as climate change, demographic changes, population changes, andland use changes Advance whole community risk reduction, including protecting individuals with access and functionalneeds Include community engagement and buy in and address how the community has participated in theplanning, design, and operations of the initiative
Funding Priorities for 2021 FEMA HMGPLOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANS Projects that will create or update LHMPsLARGE PROJECTS ( 10M)Projects should achieve one or more of the following: Protect a disadvantaged community Implement a nature-based solution to reduce risk and/or advance climate adaption goals Advance whole community risk reduction Protect high-impact critical infrastructure Implement home hardening and/or large-scale community defensible space projects Establish early alert warning systems Enhance resilience by complimenting previously implemented mitigation actions (previous actions donot need to be funded through Cal OES but should be described in detail)SMALL PROJECTS ( 10M)Projects should achieve one or more of the following: Protect a disadvantaged community Implement a nature-based solution to reduce risk and/or advance climate adaption goals Advance whole community risk reduction Protect high-impact critical infrastructure Implement home hardening and/or large-scale community defensible space projects Establish early alert warning systems Enhance resilience by complimenting previously implemented mitigation actions (previous actions donot need to be funded through Cal OES but should be described in detail)ALL OTHER ELIGIBLE PROJECTS Other activities to reduce risk to loss of life and property from natural hazards, including planningrelated, 5% initiative, and project scoping (Advance Assistance) activities
“PrepareCA JumpStart" in the subject line and in the title of the proposal application (e.g., PrepareCA JumpStart, City of Mitigation, Risk Mapping Project). The application can be found on . Cal OES’ 404 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program website. PREPARECA JUMPSTART. Inte
