The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) has announced the opening of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program for fiscal year 2025. The program is now accepting project proposals from eligible applicants across Michigan. BRIC provides federal funding to support hazard mitigation projects aimed at reducing or eliminating future property damage and loss of life from natural hazards such as floods, tornadoes, and severe storms. The program prioritizes infrastructure and construction projects that deliver measurable risk reduction and enhance community resilience.
Col. James F. Grady II, director of the Michigan State Police and state director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, emphasized that BRIC funding enables communities to take proactive steps to reduce risk before disasters occur. By investing in mitigation and resilient infrastructure, the program aims to protect lives, critical services, and strengthen Michigan communities for the future.
The program’s restoration follows a federal court ruling in December 2025 that deemed the termination of BRIC unlawful. On March 6, 2026, the court further ordered FEMA to reinstate the program and release the funding. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel played a key role in securing the court order, highlighting that every dollar spent on mitigation saves approximately six dollars in post-disaster costs. The reinstatement ensures that Michigan can continue fortifying communities against natural disasters.
Historically, FEMA has funded nearly 2,000 projects nationwide with approximately $4.5 billion through BRIC. In Michigan, 22 projects have received more than $19 million in federal funding. For fiscal year 2025, BRIC funding in Michigan is divided into three categories: nationally competitive hazard mitigation projects for infrastructure and construction, Building Code Plus-Up to support adoption and enforcement of hazard-resistant building codes, and State Allocation Funding for smaller-scale mitigation projects and planning for future infrastructure improvements.
Most BRIC grants provide a 75% federal share with a 25% non-federal match. The MSP/EMHSD serves as the state applicant, with eligible subapplicants including state agencies, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments. The division coordinates emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities, working closely with local, tribal, state, and federal partners to protect Michigan residents and communities.
Applicants can find resources on preparing for and responding to emergencies on MIREADY and follow MSP/EMHSD on X and Facebook for updates.
