# FEMA Awards Utah Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grants

FEMA has awarded more than **$1.7 million** in Pre-Disaster Mitigation grants to support infrastructure resilience projects in Utah, including a seismic retrofit initiative for the City Hall in Holladay. This funding, announced on September 23, 2026, aligns with federal efforts to enhance community preparedness against earthquakes and other natural disasters under the fiscal year 2026 congressional appropriations. Procurement professionals and contractors specializing in seismic retrofitting, structural engineering, and disaster resilience infrastructure should note this opportunity as it signals ongoing federal investment in hazard mitigation at the local level.

- The grant funding is part of FEMA's broader Pre-Disaster Mitigation program administered under the Department of Homeland Security, emphasizing proactive infrastructure strengthening.
- Companies with expertise in seismic retrofit and resilient construction in Utah and surrounding regions may find new contracting opportunities.
- This award highlights the importance of aligning proposals with federal resilience priorities and local community needs to secure similar funding.
- Procurement teams should consider the timing and scope of these grants when planning resource allocation and partnership development for disaster mitigation projects.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

### Sources
- [FEMA Announces More Than $1.7 Million to Support Utah Communities Through Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grants | FEMA.gov](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260923/fema-announces-more-17-million-support-utah-communities-through-pre-disaster) - FEMA