Following is a list of answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the FEMA Mitigation e-Grants Management system.
What is the FEMA Mitigation e-Grants system?
What is the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program?
What is the Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation (L-PDM) Program?
What is the submission and review process for the e-Grant
application?
Where can I find the e-Grant site?
How do I get started?
Where do I get the Access Code?
What is a User ID/Password?
Why do I need a User ID/Password?
What if I forget my User ID/Password?
What happens after I register?
How long will it take to process my registration before
I can begin entering my application?
Can I change the Title of My Application?
Who can I call for help?
What is the FEMA Mitigation e-Grants system?
An electronic system developed in response to Public Law 106-107, passed on
November 20, 1999, which requires that all government agencies both streamline
grant application processes and provide for the means to electronically create,
review, and submit a grant application via the Internet. The system allows
applicants to apply for funding for several FEMA mitigation grant programs
using the Internet. FEMA has three mitigation grant programs: the Legislative Pre-Disaster
Mitigation program (L-PDM), the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program, and
the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HGMP). At this time, applications are
being accepted into the e-Grants system for L-PDM and FMA grants.
What is the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program?
The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) provides funding to assist States and
communities in implementing measures to reduce or eliminate the long-term
risk of flood damage to buildings, manufactured homes, and other structures
insurable under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). FMA was created
as part of the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 4101)
with the goal of reducing or eliminating claims under the NFIP. FMA is a pre-disaster
grant program.
What is the Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation (L-PDM) Program?
The Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation (L-PDM) program was authorized by §203 of the
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief Act (Stafford
Act), 42 USC, as amended by §102 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
Funding for the program is provided through the National Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation
Fund to assist States and local governments (to include Indian Tribal governments)
in implementing cost-effective hazard mitigation activities that complement
comprehensive mitigation programs, reduce injuries, loss of life, and damage
and destruction of property. L-PDM is a pre-disaster grant program.
What is the submission and review process for the e-Grant
application?
The e-Grant application process works the same as the paper application process
currently works: local applicants apply to their State, which reviews and
submits applications to FEMA. FEMA reviews the application for compliance
with various statutes, such as Environmental/Historic Preservation, Cost Effectiveness, Planning,
etc. Application revision requests are handled electronically and may be generated
by FEMA or the States.
Where can I find the e-Grant site?
https://portal.fema.gov
How do I get started?
Click New User on the FEMA Access Management page (https://portal.fema.gov).
Enter a valid Access Code to register for a User ID and password.
Where do I get the Access Code?
Local communities and Indian Tribal governments should contact their State
for an Access Code; States and Tribes applying directly to FEMA should contact
their FEMA Region. Please note that Access Codes are case sensitive.
What is a User ID/Password?
A User ID is a word of your choice that contains a maximum of 10 characters.
A password is any combination of letters and digits you choose to a maximum
of 10 characters. Be sure to write down your User ID/Password and keep it
in a safe location for future reference. Please note that User Ids and passwords
are automatically converted to lower case.
Why do I need a User ID/Password?
To prevent other unauthorized individuals from accessing your records or application.
What if I forget my User ID/Password?
Use the Forgot Password link and enter your e-mail address. The system will
send an e-mail response to assist you.
What happens after I register?
Your State or FEMA Region will process your registration. When your registration
has been processed, you will receive e-mail notification. You cannot proceed
without authorization.
How long will it take to process my registration
before I can begin entering my application?
The length of time it takes to process your registration may vary. Please
contact your State (for local communities and Indian Tribal governments) or
FEMA Region (for States and Tribes acting as grant applicants) for assistance.
Can I change the Title of My Application?
At this time Subgrant titles can be changed by changing the title of your
proposed activity in the Mitigation Activity Section of the Subgrant Application.
The Grant titles can be changed from the Schedule section of the Grant application.
Who can I call for help?
Please contact our Help desk at 1-866-476-0544 or email us at
Mtegrants@associates.dhs.gov.