FEMA FEMA Grant Management & Federal Assistance

Question 1

Which FEMA grant program provides funds to states and territories to enhance capabilities for all-hazards preparedness?

Accepted Answer

Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)

Answer

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

Answer

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Answer

Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)?

Accepted Answer

To reduce future disaster losses by funding mitigation projects after a presidential disaster declaration

Answer

To reimburse states for costs incurred during declared disasters

Answer

To provide direct assistance to individual disaster survivors

Answer

To fund training and exercises for emergency management personnel

Question 3

Under the Stafford Act, what percentage of estimated total disaster assistance typically triggers the availability of HMGP funds to a state?

Accepted Answer

15 percent

Answer

25 percent

Answer

10 percent

Answer

50 percent

Question 4

What document must a state or territory have approved by FEMA in order to receive Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds?

Accepted Answer

State Hazard Mitigation Plan

Answer

State Emergency Operations Plan

Answer

Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Answer

Comprehensive Preparedness Guide

Question 5

Which FEMA program provides supplemental funds to states for administering and enhancing emergency management programs?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)

Answer

Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)

Answer

Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)

Answer

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

Question 6

What is the non-federal cost share requirement for most FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects?

Accepted Answer

25 percent non-federal

Answer

10 percent non-federal

Answer

50 percent non-federal

Answer

No cost share required