Federal Grant Award Summary

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) received a Project Grant award of $286,831.50 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (CFDA 97.039), awarded on May 19, 2026, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funding to eligible applicants to reduce the risk of future damage, loss of life, and property in areas affected by major disasters. As the primary state-level emergency management entity for Tennessee, TEMA serves as the recipient and pass-through entity for implementing hazard mitigation initiatives across the state.

While specific sub-award recipients and detailed project descriptions are not provided in the award documentation, TEMA typically distributes such funding to local governments, municipalities, counties, and other eligible entities to implement localized mitigation projects. These projects commonly include infrastructure repairs and upgrades, emergency planning enhancements, public warning system improvements, hazard mitigation plan development, backup power generation systems, property acquisition and demolition in high-risk zones, and wildfire protection planning. The performance location for this award is identified as Melrose, Tennessee 37204.