FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

FEMA / Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS)

Available Home Repair

About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) in its Atlanta, GA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Provides funding through state and local governments to reduce future disaster losses following a Presidential Disaster Declaration. Homeowners apply indirectly through local governments, which submit projects on their behalf. FEMA covers 75% of eligible costs. Eligible activities include home elevation, wind hardening, safe room installation, and other mitigation measures. Contact GEMA/HS for current open programs.

Indirect program, contact your city or county emergency management office for available projects.

The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Homeowners cannot apply directly, must go through local government
  • Activated after Presidential Disaster Declarations
  • FEMA covers 75%; 25% from state/local/applicant sources
  • Eligible: flood elevation, wind hardening, safe rooms, storm mitigation
  • Contact GEMA/HS: 404-635-7522 | gema@georgia.gov

How to Apply

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Program phone: 404-635-7522

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Your application paperwork

Federal funding to reduce future disaster damage, like elevating or strengthening a home. Homeowners cannot apply directly. Your state, tribe, or local government applies on your behalf, so you take part through a local project.

Steps to apply

  1. Contact your State Hazard Mitigation Officer or local emergency management office.
  2. Ask whether your community has an open HMGP project you can join.
  3. Provide your property and project details to the local applicant.
  4. The state submits the application to FEMA on your behalf.
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Documents you will likely need

  • Property ownership and address information.
  • Details of the mitigation project (for example elevation or a safe room).
  • Any flood or disaster damage history.
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Deadline: Application period tied to Presidential Disaster Declarations; Hurricane Helene deadline extended to March 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) in Atlanta, GA?

The Grant Map record states: Varies, FEMA covers 75% of eligible project costs. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) in Atlanta?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) in Atlanta, GA?

Confirm the application route directly with FEMA / Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 404-635-7522. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Application period tied to Presidential Disaster Declarations; Hurricane Helene deadline extended to March 15, 2026.

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