; and (B) complies with all Federal requirements for the project. (2) Costs incurred An entity seeking hazard mitigation assistance under a hazard mitigation assistance program shall be responsible for any project costs incurred by the entity for a covered project if the covered project is not awarded, or is determined to be ineligible for, assistance. (c) Applicability This section shall apply to any application for hazard mitigation assistance for a covered project submitted on or after January 1, 2016.