FEMA / Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is available to homeowners in Nashville, TN.
FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds flood elevation, storm hardening, acquisition, and other mitigation projects for homeowners in areas affected by presidentially declared disasters in Tennessee. Nashville-Davidson County has successfully applied for HMGP funds multiple times for flood-zone property acquisition and stormwater improvements. Homeowners apply through Metro Nashville, which submits sub-applications to TEMA.
75% federal, 25% match, often the local government covers the match. Individual homeowner eligibility and amounts vary by disaster declaration and project type.
Federal program, maintained from the official federal source.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
This is a national program. In Nashville, TN, you can stack it with local programs like these:
A grant-savvy contractor in Nashville, TN can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Nashville early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Federal funding to reduce future disaster damage, like elevating or strengthening a home. Homeowners cannot apply directly. Your state, tribe, or local government applies on your behalf, so you take part through a local project.
Steps to apply
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Available after presidentially declared disasters
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this program75% federal / 25% local match.
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is open to homeowners in Nashville, TN. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with FEMA / Tennessee Emergency Management Agency using the official program link on this page or call 615-741-0001. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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