# Hazard Mitigation Grant (97.039)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/97-039-hazard-mitigation-grant/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Hazard Mitigation Grant is run by Department of Homeland Security. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $5.2 billion in 520 grants, about $10.1 million per award.

## Objectives

The objective of the program is to provide funding support to states, Indian tribal governments, territories, communities, and other eligible applicants to reduce the risk of future damage, loss of life and property in any area affected by a major disaster. This program promotes implementation of activities designed to reduce injuries, loss of life, hardship, suffering, and damage and destruction to property from natural hazards which is consistent with DHS QHSR Goal 5.1, “Mitigate Hazards” and links to Presidential Policy Directive (PPD-8) - National Preparedness, Security, Resilience, Prevention, Mitigation, Response, Protection, and Recovery.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.1 billion | 219 |
| 2022 | $638 million | 225 |
| 2023 | $1.1 billion | 250 |
| 2024 | $1.4 billion | 307 |
| 2025 | $1.1 billion | 315 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services | New York | $749 million |
| Office of Emergency Services | California | $737 million |
| State of Florida Division of Emergency Management | Florida | $606 million |
| Governor's Authorized Representative | Puerto Rico | $589 million |
| Texas Division of Emergency Management | Texas | $426 million |
| Homeland Security & Emergency | Louisiana | $343 million |
| North Carolina Department of Public Safety | North Carolina | $134 million |
| Kentucky Department of Military Affairs | Kentucky | $133 million |
| Government of the Virgin Islands | U.S. Virgin Islands | $133 million |
| New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety | New Jersey | $119 million |
| Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency | Pennsylvania | $91.7 million |
| Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency | Georgia | $81.6 million |
| Missouri Department of Public Safety | Missouri | $80.7 million |
| Oregon Military Department | Oregon | $80.3 million |
| Military Department, Washington State | Washington | $71.8 million |
| Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department | Iowa | $70.5 million |
| Emergency Mgmt Department of | Virginia | $49.5 million |
| Adjutant General South Carolina | South Carolina | $48.8 million |
| Vermont Department of Public Safety | Vermont | $47.5 million |
| Department of Military Nebraska | Nebraska | $45.2 million |