FEMA’s BRIC program has reopened for the FY2024–FY2025 cycle after being cancelled in April 2025.
Many applications were already in progress when that happened. This is not a restart. It is a return with different expectations.
Where Things Stand
Applications from the previous cycle are still in FEMAGO in a pending status.
Applicants are being asked to review the updated guidance and determine whether revisions are needed. Most teams will be updating existing work, not starting over.
OEM has indicated they are reviewing subapplications and will provide next steps.
What Changed
This is now an infrastructure program. Projects must result in something built. If there is no clear, physical outcome that reduces risk, it will be difficult to compete.
Projects must be further along
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Defined scope
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Technical or engineering work underway
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Clear understanding of what will be constructed
Planning alone is no longer eligible. BRIC is now focused on advancing projects, not defining them.
Quick Reality Check
Before moving forward, ask:
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Do we know exactly what we are building?
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Do we have technical or design work underway?
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Can we clearly show how this reduces risk?
If the answer to these is no, this cycle is likely not the right fit.
Where the Funding Is Going
BRIC still includes targeted set-asides, which influence competitiveness:
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Tribal set-aside supports federally recognized tribes
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State allocations provide baseline funding
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National competition remains highly competitive
For most applicants, readiness and alignment with infrastructure outcomes are the deciding factors.
Key Dates
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April 24, 2026: Pre-application deadline
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May 29, 2026: FEMAGO registration deadline
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July 1, 2026: Subapplication deadline
These timelines favor projects that are already developed.
Who Should Move Forward
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Local governments, tribes, and special districts
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Partnerships with clear ownership
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Projects with defined scope and design progress
Who Should Reassess
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Early-stage concepts
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Planning-focused efforts
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Projects without technical development
These efforts still matter. They are just not aligned with this funding structure.
Questions
You can contact OEM directly with questions or to discuss next steps at:
oem.hazardmitigation@oem.oregon.gov
Subject line: BRIC FY2024–FY2025 NOFO.
For additional details on BRIC and other Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs, visit the Oregon Department of Emergency Management’s HMA page.