County says it has applied for hazard‑mitigation plan grant; 20% match via in‑kind contributions required
Howard County staff reported submitting a hazard‑mitigation plan grant application that would pay for the multi‑jurisdictional plan development; the grant requires a 20% match that staff say can be met with in‑kind contributions such as hosting meetings. No award decision yet.
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Staff briefed the court on an application to fund a hazard‑mitigation plan that would be required for FEMA reimbursement after major disasters. The grant writer has identified funds to hire a consultant, but the grant requires a 20% local match — which staff said could be provided in‑kind by hosting community and intergovernmental meetings and tracking those contributions.
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