EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $6.8 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support Automotive Workforce Development in Augusta, GA
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded a $6.8 million grant to the Augusta Technical Foundation, Inc. in Augusta, Georgia, for the development of a state-of-the-art automotive workforce training facility. This award will enable Augusta Technical Foundation, Inc. to renovate and refurbish a 65,000-square foot former automotive dealership, providing classrooms and…
SBA: Relief Offered to Hawaii Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
Low interest disaster loans now available The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Hawaii to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Jan. 1. The declaration covers the Hawaii counties of Hawaii, Honolulu, Kalawao, Kauai, and Maui. Under this declaration,…
FEMA: President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Hawaii
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Hawaii to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred March 10-24, 2026. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the City and County of Honolulu, as well as Hawaii…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Guam
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to Guam to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Typhoon Sinlaku beginning April 11, 2026, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population and…
FEMA: President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Idaho
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Idaho to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by straight-line winds from December 16-18, 2025. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and…
FEMA: President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Montana
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Montana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm and straight-line winds December 17-18, 2025. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis…
FEMA: President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Montana
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Montana to supplement recovery efforts in the area affected by the severe storms and flooding from December 9 – 11, 2025. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis…
FEMA: President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Alaska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm from December 6-9, 2025. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work…
FEMA: President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Carolina
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of South Carolina to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from January 21-27, 2026. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency…
FEMA: President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Dakota
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of South Dakota to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by straight-line winds from December 17-18, 2025. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and…