FEMA: $1 Billion in Federal Funding Announced to Help States Mitigate Impact of Disasters
Funding Opportunity Designed to Support Critical Infrastructure Projects that Save Lives The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today published the funding opportunity for the Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. Through this funding opportunity, FEMA is making $1 billion in federal funding available to states, local governments, territories and…
FEMA: States Granted Additional Time to Complete Critical Hazard Mitigation Projects
Work Aligns with FEMA’s Commitment to Empowering States to Protect Communities The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that 19 states and two U.S. territories will have more time to finish projects that help prevent damage from disasters. These projects—funded through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Post Fire—aim to protect communities from…
FEMA: Six-Month Extension Approved for Direct Housing Program for Helene and Milton Survivors
FEMA has approved a six-month extension of direct temporary housing assistance for survivors of hurricanes Helene and Milton who remain in FEMA-provided units. This extension, coordinated closely with the state of Florida, allows eligible residents without a scheduled move-out date to remain in FEMA-provided temporary housing on a month-to-month basis until October 11, 2026. As…
HUD: Disaster Aid & Financial Flexibility Delivered for Louisiana Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to state of Louisiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm on January 23-27, 2026. “One of our core responsibilities at HUD is to help rebuild homes, businesses, and communities after natural disasters,” said HUD…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for the District of Columbia
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the District of Columbia to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a sewer line collapse from Jan. 19, 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…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Louisiana
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Louisiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from Jan. 23-27, 2026. 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…
HUD: Disaster Aid & Financial Flexibility Delivered to Mississippi Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm on January 23-27, 2026. “One of our core responsibilities at HUD is to help rebuild homes, businesses, and communities after natural disasters,” said HUD…
HUD: Disaster Aid & Financial Flexibility Delivered for Tennessee Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm on January 22-27, 2026. “One of our core responsibilities at HUD is to help rebuild homes, businesses, and communities after natural disasters,” said HUD…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm on January 23-27, 2026. Federal funding is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from Jan. 22-27, 2026. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair…