The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a Project Grant totaling $23,404,909.35 to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) on August 1, 2024 under the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) program (CFDA 97.036). This grant funding is intended to provide reimbursement to state, local, tribal, and territorial government entities as well as eligible 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. TEMA, as the state's coordinating agency for emergency management, will utilize this grant to enhance statewide emergency response capabilities, coordinate with federal and local partners, and implement critical disaster recovery initiatives across Tennessee. The agency may also issue sub-awards to local governments, nonprofits, and other state entities to support localized emergency management programs.
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