Provide reimbursement to state, local, tribal, and territorial government entities and certain private non-profit organizations for emergency protective measures taken during the pandemic

This Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) program (CFDA 97.036) provides $1,357,195.68 in reimbursement funding to the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management. The award supports emergency protective measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, including debris removal, emergency medical care, medical sheltering, vaccine administration, and community engagement and information dissemination.

The State of Florida Division of Emergency Management is the primary recipient and serves as the administrative agency for distributing sub-awards to state and local government entities, as well as eligible private non-profit organizations, to implement these critical emergency response and recovery activities across Florida's diverse communities. Notable sub-awardees include the City of Edgewater, Orlando Utilities Commission, City of South Daytona, City of Daytona Beach, and City of Jacksonville, who are undertaking projects such as debris removal, utility repairs, beach access improvements, and pandemic-related protective measures.

Emergency protective measures necessary to save lives and protect public health and safety. Management, control, and reduction of immediate threats to public health and safety. Emergency medical care. Medical sheltering. Administration and distribution of vaccines. Community engagement and information dissemination.