The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $1,352,671.02 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (CFDA 97.036) grant to the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department on November 1, 2024. The grant provides reimbursement to state, local, tribal, and territorial government entities, as well as certain private non-profit organizations, for emergency protective measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible activities include debris removal, emergency medical care, medical sheltering, vaccine administration, and community engagement efforts to save lives and protect public health and safety.
The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department served as the primary grantee and has distributed sub-awards to support local initiatives, including $12,000 to the Clarke County Hospital for public buildings and equipment. Additionally, the Department utilized $15,000 in grant funds for state management costs related to the emergency response efforts.
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