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CRMP Extends Earthquake Brace + Bolt Grant Application Deadline

The California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) today announced that it is extending the registration period for its Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) grant program to October 17, 2025, adding more than two weeks to the original October 1 deadline. The extension ensures that the program’s closing date now coincides with the California Great ShakeOut drill on October 16, when millions of Californians will be focused on earthquake preparedness.

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CRMP Commends Governor Newsom’s Preparedness Month Proclamation; CRMP Urges Californians To Apply For Earthquake Brace + Bolt By October 1

The California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) today commended Governor Gavin Newsom for proclaiming September as Preparedness Month, underscoring the importance of readying Californians for disasters, from wildfires to earthquakes. CRMP is reminding homeowners that applications for Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) seismic retrofit grants are open now through October 1, 2025.

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Still Time Left: Californians Urged To Apply For Earthquake Brace + Bolt Grants Period Closes October 1

Californians can still apply for grants to protect homes from earthquake damage. The California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) today reminded Californians that the current Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) grant registration period will close on October 1, 2025. With just weeks left, eligible homeowners and property owners are encouraged to apply now to register for seismic retrofit grant funding.

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Earthquake Brace + Bolt Grant Program Opens Again For 2025. Grant Program Expands To Rentals.

The California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) announced today its second Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) grant registration period for 2025, running from August 20 through October 1. For the first time, this open registration expands eligibility to include non-primary residential properties, giving landlords and other property owners the opportunity to apply for seismic retrofit grants to strengthen wood-framed, homes built before 1980 with raised foundations against earthquake damage.

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Earthquake Brace + Bolt Grants Now Available To More Eligible California Homeowners

The 2025 Earthquake Brace + Bolt grant application window is now open, according to an announcement today by the California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP). The California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) announces the opening of their Earthquake Brace + Bolt grant application window for 2025. California homeowners are now eligible to apply for Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) seismic retrofit grants, to help make their home less vulnerable to earthquake damage.

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Registration Opens October 15th for Earthquake Soft-Story Grants

Starting today, qualified homeowners in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Pasadena, Berkeley, Oakland, as well as additional surrounding cities, can apply for grants to strengthen their homes against earthquake damage with up to $13,000 in financial assistance. The Earthquake Soft-Story (ESS) Program provides financial assistance to homeowners to complete a code-compliant seismic retrofit of their home.

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Las Subvenciones Del Programa Earthquake Brace + Bolt Ya Están Disponibles Para Más Propietarios De Viviendas En California

Miles de propietarios de viviendas en California son ahora elegibles para aplicar a las subvenciones de modernización antisísmica Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) ya que se han agregado aproximadamente 300 nuevos códigos postales al programa. A partir de hoy, 10 de enero, hasta el 21 de febrero, los propietarios de viviendas elegibles en 815 códigos postales pueden aplicar a subvenciones de modernización antisísmica que ayudarán a fortalecer sus hogares contra los daños causados por terremotos.

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Earthquake Brace + Bolt Grants Now Available to More Eligible California Homeowners

Thousands of California homeowners are now eligible to apply for Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) seismic retrofit grants as approximately 300 new ZIP Codes have been added to the program. Starting today, January 10 and continuing until February 21st, eligible homeowners in 815 ZIP Codes can apply for $3,000 seismic retrofit grants to help strengthen their homes against earthquake damage.

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