Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) applauded the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) recent announcement that more than $58.8+ million in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds for buyouts related to Hurricane Helene recovery projects in Western North Carolina had been approved.
“Now that the Department of Homeland Security has been reopened, the leadership team at FEMA is working hard to continue to push badly needed Helene aid out the door and back to the people of Western North Carolina,” said Senator Budd. “Ensuring families who suffered loss of property can rebuild or relocate is critical to help our mountain communities protect themselves against future disasters. I will continue my efforts to engage with local, state, and federal officials to make sure funds continue to reach those who have had their lives upended by this disaster.”
Below is a chart detailing the breakdown of funds that have been approved. FEMA obligates funding for these projects directly to the State. It is the State’s responsibility to ensure that the eligible sub-recipients receive these awards.
| State | Disaster Number | Project Number | Total Project Cost | FEMA Share | Cost Share (%) | BCR | Type of Grant | Category | Summary | |
| NC | 4827 | 9 | $1,316,897.00 | $987,672.75 | 75% | N/A | HM | HMGP | Title: Madison County Acquisition Group I Declaration Date: 09/28/2024 Project Description: This grant will fund the acquisition and demolition of two (2) additional properties in Madison County. The acquired properties will be returned to green space and deed restricted, eliminating future damage to the structures as a result of flooding and landslides. This award is pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 404, as amended by the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, and 44 CFR Part 206.434. Prior Obligations: 01/14/2026 $279,081.56 | |
| NC | 4827 | 9 | $13,394.57 | $13,394.57 | 100% | N/A | HM | HMGP | Title: Madison County Acquisition Group I Declaration Date: 09/28/2024 Project Description: This grant will fund subrecipient management costs for Madison County to acquire and demolish two (2) additional properties. The properties will be returned to green space and deed restricted, eliminating future damage to the structures as a result of flooding and landslides. This award is pursuant to Section 1215 of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, which amended Section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, allowing Subrecipient Management Costs (SRMC) up to 5% of the total project cost, available to the subrecipient at a Federal Cost Share of 100%. Prior Obligations: 01/14/2026 $18,605.43 | |
| NC | 4827 | 19 | $3,297,706.25 | $2,473,279.75 | 75% | N/A | HM | HMGP | Title: Haywood County Acquisition Group II Declaration Date: 09/28/2024 Project Description: This grant will fund the acquisition and demolition of 11 properties impacted by Tropical Storm Helene in Haywood County. The acquired properties will be returned to green space and deed restricted, eliminating future damage to the structures as a result of flooding and landslides. This award is pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 404, as amended by the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, and 44 CFR Part 206.434. | |
| NC | 4827 | 26 | $69,029,711.40 | $51,772,283.55 | 75% | 1.15 | HM | HMGP | Title: Buncombe County Acquisition Group 3, Batch 1 Declaration Date: 09/28/2024 Project Description: This grant will fund the acquisition and demolition of 142 properties impacted by Tropical Storm Helene in Buncombe County. The acquired properties will be returned to green space and deed restricted, eliminating future damage to the structures as a result of flooding and landslides. This award is pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 404, as amended by the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, and 44 CFR Part 206.434 | |
| NC | 4827 | 26 | $1,150,495.19 | $1,150,495.19 | 100% | N/A | HM | HMGP | Title: Buncombe County Acquisition Group 3, Batch 1 Declaration Date: 09/28/2024 Project Description: This grant will fund the subrecipient management costs for Buncombe County, to acquire and demolish 142 properties. This award is pursuant to Section 1215 of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, which amended Section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, allowing Subrecipient Management Costs (SRMC) up to 5% of the total project cost, available to the subrecipient at a Federal Cost Share of 100%. | |
| NC | 4827 | 40 | $3,220,568.75 | $2,415,426.56 | 75% | 1.55 | HM | HMGP | Title: Mitchell County Acquisition Group I Declaration Date: 09/28/2024 Project Description: This grant will fund the acquisition and demolition of nine (9) properties impacted by Tropical Storm Helene in Mitchell County. The acquired properties will be returned to green space and deed restricted, eliminating future damage to the structures as a result of flooding and landslides. This award is pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 404, as amended by the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, and 44 CFR Part 206.434. | |
| NC | 4827 | 40 | $60,000.00 | $60,000.00 | 100% | N/A | HM | HMGP | Title: Mitchell County Acquisition Group I Declaration Date: 09/28/2024 Project Description: This grant will fund subrecipient management costs for Mitchell County to acquire and demolish nine (9) properties. This award is pursuant to Section 1215 of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, which amended Section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, allowing Subrecipient Management Costs (SRMC) up to 5% of the total project cost, available to the subrecipient at a Federal Cost Share of 100%. |
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