FEMA BRIC Grant Application & Hazard Mitigation Support
State, local, tribal, and territorial governments can seek federal funding to protect infrastructure, reduce disaster risk, and strengthen long-term resilience via the BRIC program. Recently reinstated, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program provides a key source of federal funding for proactive infrastructure disaster mitigation efforts.
Berquist Recovery Consulting (BRC) provides BRIC grant consulting services to help public entities identify eligible projects, prepare strong applications, and successfully secure FEMA mitigation funding.
What is the FEMA BRIC Program?
The FEMA BRIC program was established under the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to shift federal investment toward pre-disaster mitigation. Instead of relying solely on post-disaster recovery funding, BRIC supports projects that reduce risk and future repair expenses before disasters occur.
Common BRIC-funded projects include flood mitigation, stormwater improvements, infrastructure hardening, and protection of critical facilities such as water treatment plants, emergency operations centers, and utilities.
The purpose of the program is to reduce long-term rebuilding costs, improve public safety, and help communities support operations when disasters occur.
In 2025, FEMA attempted to cancel the BRIC program, creating uncertainty for applicants and delaying funding cycles. Following legal challenges, the program has been reinstated in 2026, with new funding being released and updated priorities taking shape.
As a result, BRIC applicants today are navigating a more competitive and evolving environment, with increased emphasis on project justification, documentation, and alignment with federal priorities.
BRIC Eligibility & Funding Allocations
Per FEMA, BRIC-eligible applicants include states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and federally recognized Tribal Nations. Eligible subapplicants include local governments, communities, special districts and Tribal Nations applying through a state or territory.
For the Fiscal Years 2024-25 funding cycle, these are the available categories.
- $112 million for states and territories (up to $2 million federal cost share for each applicant)
- $50 million Tribal Set-Aside (up to $2 million federal cost share for each applicant) and
- $56 million for State or Territory Building Code Plus-Up (up to $1 million federal cost share per applicant) and $25 million for Tribal Nation Building Code Plus-Up to carry out eligible building code adoption and enforcement activities
- $757 million for National Competition (up to $20 million federal cost share per subapplication)
No single applicant may receive more than 15% of the total available funding across all BRIC categories and includes the combined total of all funding category requests.
BRIC Consulting Services
BRC supports public entities through the full lifecycle of the BRIC process, from early planning through application and post-award compliance. Our approach is focused on execution, helping clients move efficiently from project concept to a complete and competitive FEMA grant application.
Project Identification and Mitigation Strategy
We work with your team to identify projects that align with FEMA BRIC eligibility requirements and scoring criteria. This includes evaluating hazard risks, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and mitigation opportunities to determine which projects are most likely to qualify for funding.
We also help position projects to align with state priorities and federal mitigation objectives, improving competitiveness in the national review process.
FEMA BRIC Application Development
A successful BRIC application requires detailed narratives, technical documentation, and coordination across multiple stakeholders. BRC helps develop complete, well-supported submissions that meet FEMA expectations.
Our support includes drafting application narratives, organizing supporting documentation, coordinating with engineers and subject matter experts, and guiding clients through FEMA’s grant systems and requirements.
Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) Support
A FEMA-compliant Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) is required for most BRIC projects. This analysis demonstrates that the long-term benefits of a project exceed its costs.
We assist clients in gathering the necessary data, coordinating with BCA specialists, and ensuring that analyses are aligned with FEMA methodologies and ready for review.
Grant Compliance and Documentation
BRIC applications are documentation-intensive, and incomplete or inconsistent submissions can delay or jeopardize funding.
BRC helps ensure that all required materials are complete, organized, and aligned with FEMA guidance, including environmental and historic preservation considerations. We focus on building a clear and defensible application package that can withstand federal review.
Post-Award Grant Management Support
Securing a BRIC grant is only the first step. BRC provides ongoing support to help clients manage awarded funds and remain compliant throughout project implementation.
This includes assistance with reporting, documentation tracking, scope changes, and closeout, helping ensure that projects stay on track and funding is successfully retained.
Why Choose Berquist Consulting for BRIC Grants?
Berquist Recovery Consulting brings deep experience in FEMA programs and disaster recovery, including large-scale infrastructure projects and complex federal funding environments.
We understand first-hand how disasters impact critical infrastructure, how FEMA programs operate in practice, where applications commonly encounter challenges, and how to position projects for success in a competitive funding landscape.
With the BRIC program evolving and expectations continuing to shift, experienced guidance can help reduce risk, avoid delays, and improve the likelihood of securing funding.
BRIC Grant Support for Public Entities
Get Started with BRIC Grant Consulting
If your organization is actively pursuing FEMA BRIC funding or evaluating potential mitigation projects, we are available to discuss your objectives, current challenges, and next steps.
Our initial consultation is focused on understanding your project and identifying the most effective path forward for a successful BRIC grant application.