EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $40 Million to Support Economic Development Projects in Seven States
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $40 million in awards for projects in seven states. The awards were provided through EDA’s FY 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs, which leverage existing regional assets and fund the implementation of economic development strategies to support distressed communities. The EDA awards…
FEMA: $648 Million Awarded to More than 1,600 Fire Departments and Other First Responder Organizations Nationwide
Grant funding will increase local capacity to respond to disasters and emergencies Over the past week, FEMA awarded $648 million in grant funding to more than 1,600 fire departments and other first responder organizations across the country. This funding will enable these agencies to get the equipment, staff and support they need to carry out their…
FEMA: $300 Million Awarded Nationwide to Protect Houses of Worship and Other Nonprofit Organizations
Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $300 million in grant awards to more than 1,600 nonprofit organizations across the United States. “Under Secretary Mullin’s leadership, DHS is focused on protecting all Americans,” said FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton. “Through these grant awards, FEMA is supporting nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, schools and community…
FEMA: More than $180 Million Delivered to Protect American Infrastructure
Investment Will Strengthen Resilience of U.S. Ports, Transportation Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced more than $180 million in grant awards to secure American ports and public transportation systems. FEMA awarded this money through two preparedness grant programs: the Port Security Grant Program and the Transit Security Grant Program. These programs enable communities…
FEMA: More Than $1.6 Billion Delivered to Strengthen Preparedness and Resilience Across America
Investment Will Strengthen National Security, Empower Community Leaders and Save Lives Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced more than $1.6 billion in federal funding to states, tribal nations, territories, local jurisdictions and operational partners across the country. FEMA will award this money through its preparedness grant programs. Through these programs, FEMA enables communities…
FEMA: Nearly $180 Million Announced to Help Communities Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters
Today, FEMA announced nearly $180 million in grant funding to states and territories across the country. This funding will empower community leaders to take decisive steps to protect infrastructure and people from future disasters. This funding aligns with President Donald J. Trump’s America First Resilience Strategy, which calls for a new, risk-informed approach that treats…
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: More Than $584 Million Delivered To Support Community-Led Resilience and Recovery Across the U.S.
Today, FEMA announced the approval of more than half a billion to help states, Tribal Nations, territories and local governments build community resilience, restore critical infrastructure and invest in mitigation measures to reduce future disaster damage. The approved funding builds on President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to improving federal disaster support and ensuring taxpayer dollars are invested in…
FEMA: Billions in Federal Funds Announced to Empower States to Prepare for Disasters
FEMA Issues Seven Notices of Funding Opportunity—With More on the Way Over the coming weeks, FEMA is marking billions of dollars in federal funding available for state, local, tribal and territorial partners. This includes seven Notices of Funding Opportunity that FEMA published yesterday. These funds help states manage their response to disasters like fires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and even…
FEMA: Two Notices of Funding Opportunity Published to Empower States to Take Charge of Their Own Individualized Disaster Preparedness
Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published two Notices of Funding Opportunity, making millions in federal funding available to help states and territories protect their communities from floods and earthquakes. Both floods and earthquakes can happen nearly anywhere with little warning, and they both can cause mass devastation to American communities. These funds demonstrate…