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County says it has applied for hazard‑mitigation plan grant; 20% match via in‑kind contributions required
Summary
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.
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.
"It does involve a 20% match on the total," the chair said. "He has assured me repeatedly that the 20% match can be covered by doing things like hosting the meetings ourselves." Staff emphasized the process is lengthy and that they had applied through a grant writer; no award notification had been received.
The court did not take action; the item was informational and staff will report back if the grant is awarded.
