$1B in Available Funding
Understanding BRIC funding: key changes and next steps
FEMA’s BRIC program has changed. Explore key updates and learn how to position competitive, infrastructure-ready projects.
Access the April 30th BRIC Webinar Recording and Materials
Missed the session or want to revisit key points?
Access the on-demand recording of Navigating BRIC: What Subapplicants Need to Know, along with the full presentation and supporting resources.
This session covers how local governments can approach BRIC as subapplicants, including project positioning, state coordination, and practical considerations for Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA).
Did you miss the first BRIC webinar?
You can now access the materials and full recording of our webinar: $1B in BRIC Funding: What You Need to Know and How to Be Successful.
Understanding BRIC Funding and Program Structure
This overview provides a high-level look at FEMA’s BRIC program, including how funding is distributed across its primary categories, the types of mitigation projects most commonly supported, and how applicants participate within the program structure.
BRIC funding in this cycle is organized across multiple funding buckets, including State/Territory allocations, Tribal set-asides, building code initiatives, and a national competition, with states and Tribal Nations applying directly and local governments typically participating as subapplicants.
For organizations considering how to pursue funding or move projects forward, our team is available to discuss your specific needs, timelines, and next steps.
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The expertise to help you through the BRIC process.
Eric Letvin is the Vice President and Director of Regional Resilience & Mitigation for Michael Baker International’s MER3 (Mitigation, Environmental, Response, Recovery & Resiliency) business vertical, which unites Tidal Basin Group, MLU Services, and Michael Baker’s EMR (Emergency Management & Response) team, where he leads strategies to strengthen community resilience and reduce the risk posed by hazards. A nationally recognized leader in disaster resilience and hazard mitigation, Eric brings more than 30 years of experience advancing federal programs and delivering impactful outcomes.
Prior to joining Tidal Basin, Eric served in senior leadership roles at FEMA, the White House National Security Council, and across federal hazard mitigation initiatives. Most recently, as Deputy Assistant Administrator of FEMA’s Mitigation Directorate, he oversaw all FEMA mitigation grant programs, including the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), and the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program. He supervised more than 290 staff, led national floodplain management efforts, and helped expand access to federal funding for communities nationwide.
Eric played a central role in shaping and advancing FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, the federal government’s flagship pre-disaster mitigation initiative. In this role, he helped direct nearly $5 billion in funding across five grant cycles, supporting infrastructure and risk reduction projects nationwide. He brings an insider’s understanding of how BRIC funding decisions are made, including program design, evaluation criteria, and project positioning.
With a background in environmental engineering and law, Eric has led the development of national risk mitigation policies and co-authored more than 25 FEMA publications focused on protecting communities from floods, earthquakes, wind, and wildfire risks. At Tidal Basin, he helps clients navigate complex federal funding programs and position projects for success in an increasingly competitive environment.
Education
- J.D., University of Maryland, Baltimore
- M.S., Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University
- B.S., Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University
Professional Involvement
- Member of the Maryland Bar
- Member, Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM)
- Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Training
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)