FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program

The FEMA PDM grant is authorized by Section 203 of the Stafford Act, 42 U.S.C. 5133, is designed to assist States, Territories, Federally-recognized tribes, and local communities to implement a sustained pre-disaster natural hazard mitigation program to reduce overall risk to the population and structures from future hazard events, while also reducing reliance on Federal funding in future disasters. The PDM program is subject to the availability of Federal appropriations, as well as any program-specific directives or restrictions made with respect to such funds. Eligible activities under the PDM program are referenced in the Eligible Activity section of the Digest. More information on the PDM Grant Program can be at the FEMA PDM website.