Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle FEMA's BRIC Disaster Resilience Program

An internal FEMA memo confirms cancellation of $750 million in grants and a halt to ongoing projects, raising legal, equity, and disaster preparedness concerns.

• FEMA will cancel $750 million in BRIC grants for fiscal year 2024 and halt funding for previously approved projects, per an internal memo dated April 2, 2025.
• The BRIC program, established in 2018, was praised for funding disaster mitigation projects like burying power lines and upgrading infrastructure, particularly in disadvantaged communities.
• The Trump administration's decision aligns with its broader rollback of climate-focused equity initiatives implemented during the Biden administration.
• Concerns have been raised about potential violations of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which allocated billions to support disaster resilience programs like BRIC.
• FEMA is reviewing all grant programs to align with a new executive order emphasizing state and local responsibility for disaster preparedness.

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