Federal Grant Award Summary

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) received a Project Grant award of $306,026.40 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (CFDA 97.039) on March 1, 2026, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. The award supports hazard mitigation initiatives in Melrose, Tennessee, designed to reduce the risk of future damage, loss of life, and property in areas affected by major disasters. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program-Post Fire (HMGP-PF) designation indicates this funding is specifically targeted toward post-fire recovery and resilience efforts.

As the primary recipient, TEMA will implement mitigation projects that enhance community resilience and infrastructure protection. Typical activities under this program include infrastructure repairs and upgrades, emergency planning enhancements, hazard mitigation plan development, property acquisition in high-risk zones, and strategic disaster recovery initiatives. TEMA, as the state-level emergency management entity, will coordinate project implementation and may distribute sub-awards to local governments, municipalities, and other eligible entities to execute localized mitigation projects across the affected region.