Events

FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of 30-minute training webinars on the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), a part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Buy America Branch (BAB) and offered on various dates from January through April 2025. The trainings will cover a variety of topics related to BABAA, including roles and responsibilities, best practices, covered products, and waivers. The various training descriptions are below:

These virtual sessions provide a unique opportunity to delve into critical topics such as agency roles, emerging funding opportunities, and the latest laws and regulations impacting disaster management.

FEMA's Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance Program (CITAP) will present on how to use the most commonly downloaded continuous improvement templates and guides available on CITAP's Preparedness Toolkit (PrepToolkit) website.

FEMA is inviting public feedback from all stakeholders—including state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; nonprofit organizations; private industry; and individuals—on the Proposed Public Interest Waiver of Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements for the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund (RLF).

This Q&A session provides an opportunity for 2024 AFG applicants to interact with AFG HQ and Regional program staff and to ask questions about the AFG Program, the 2024 AFG application and/or FEMA GO.