FEMA: President 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 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from June 28 – July 3, 2026. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of North Dakota to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from June 7-9, 2026. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private non-profit organizations on a cost-sharing basis…
FEMA: President 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 the earthquake on May 22, 2026. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Hawaii county. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oglala Sioux Tribe
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding from June 2-4, 2026. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals and families of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. Assistance can include grants…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from June 26-30, 2026. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing…
ICBA: 2026 National Community Bank Service Award Recipients Honored for Transformative Efforts to Uplift Local Communities
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the winners of its 2026 National Community Bank Service Awards, recognizing the innovative and exceptional efforts of the nation’s community banks to support and uplift local communities. Stories are featured in the September issue of ICBA’s Independent Banker magazine. “These award recipients demonstrate what makes community banks…
HUD: Disaster Aid & Financial Flexibility Delivered for Indiana Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
Secretary Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to the state of Indiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred on August 11, 2026. “HUD stands ready to help Americans in need following natural disasters,” said Secretary Turner. “Our team is helping the…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $41.6 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support Economic Development Projects in Five States
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $41.6 million in Disaster Supplemental funding awards to five states, which were impacted by storms and natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. The EDA awards announced today are: “The Disaster Supplemental Grant Program was designed to help communities rally and rebuild their local economies…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Hawaii
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Hawaii to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Lala from Aug. 14-16, 2026. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all federal disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Indiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from Aug. 11, 2026, and continuing. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Carroll, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry,…