Guide to Competing for FEMA’s $1B BRIC Funding  

METAIRIE, LA – After months of uncertainty, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has re-issued the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), unlocking $1 billion for hazard mitigation projects nationwide.  

The application window closes July 23, 2026, so eligible applicants must move quickly to prepare and submit competitive applications.  

For state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, this is a critical and time-sensitive opportunity to secure funding for infrastructure that protects lives, reduces long-term costs, and strengthens community resilience.  

A Reset Opportunity. Not a Simple Resubmission.  

FEMA has made one thing clear: Previous FY24 BRIC sub-applications submitted under the January 2025 NOFO will not be reviewed.  

Applicants must:  

• Re-assess projects  
• Update scopes and data  
• Align with the revised priorities  
• Resubmit under the new NOFO  

What FEMA Is Prioritizing  

This round of BRIC funding emphasizes:  

• Protection of critical infrastructure and services  
• Projects with clear risk reduction outcomes  
• Demonstrated cost-effectiveness (Benefit Cost Analysis [BCA])  
• Strong alignment with Hazard Mitigation Plans (HMPs)  

In short: well-scoped, data-driven, ready-to-implement projects will be prioritized.  

Where Many Applications Fall Short  

Even experienced applicants struggle with:  

• Identifying eligible and competitive projects  
• Developing credible Benefit-Cost Analyses (BCAs)  
• Aligning projects with HMP requirements  
• Structuring funding to meet cost-share obligations  
• Navigating environmental and duplication of benefits (DOB) reviews  

These are not just administrative hurdles. They often mean the difference between award and rejection.  

How CCG Supports Successful BRIC Applications  

For more than two decades, Civix Consulting Group (CCG) has partnered with communities nationwide to navigate FEMA programs for recovery, resilience, mitigation, and preparedness. CCG provides end-to-end support to help communities quickly develop and submit competitive, compliant applications.  

1. Project Identification  

• Identify high-impact mitigation projects  
• Prioritize based on risk, feasibility, and competitiveness  
• Align projects with FEMA scoring criteria  

2. Eligibility Determination  

• Assess project eligibility under BRIC guidelines  
• Validate alignment with FEMA policy and NOFO requirements  
• Reduce risk of disqualification  

3. Subapplication Development  

• Full application development in FEMA GO  
• Detailed project scoping and cost estimation  
• Development of Benefit-Cost Analyses (BCAs) that meet FEMA standards  

4. Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Support  

• Plan updates and maintenance to ensure compliance  
• Alignment proposed projects with HMP priorities  
• Strengthen application scoring through plan integration  

5. Cost-Share Strategy  

• Coordinate planning and use of mitigation set-aside funding under the Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program  
• Structure projects to meet BRIC cost-share requirements  
• Maximize and sequence available funding sources  

6. Duplication of Benefits (DOB) Reviews  

• Identify and document potential overlaps in federal funding  
• Ensure compliance with federal requirements  
• Reduce risk of delays or deobligation  

Let’s Position Your Community to Win  

With a short window and increased competition, time is the biggest risk factor. If your community is considering applying or revisiting a previously submitted project before the July application deadline, now is the time to act.  

Contact Civix Consulting Group to get started.