The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced $1 billion in funding through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program for FY 2024–2025.
This funding is designed to support infrastructure projects that reduce disaster risk, strengthen communities, and save lives.
Key Highlights:
$757M available through National Competition (up to $20M per project)
Funding available to states, local governments, territories, and Tribal Nations
Strong focus on ready-to-implement infrastructure projects
Emphasis on hazard-resistant building codes and resilience upgrades
Application Deadline: July 23, 2026
What’s Changed:
Faster funding process (reduced bureaucracy)
Greater decision-making power shifted to states
Focus on implementation-ready projects vs. planning
What This Means for Black Resilience Network Members
This is a major opportunity to advance:
Community resilience infrastructure
Local resilience hubs and facilities
Climate and disaster mitigation projects
BRN members are encouraged to:
Connect with state agencies (eligible applicants)
Explore partnerships for sub applications
Align projects with infrastructure and resilience priorities
Read the full FEMA announcement HERE.