The PA program assists state, local, tribal, and territory sltt governments, along with eligible private nonprofit PNP organizations, to help communities respond to and recover from disasters

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $434,318.36 to the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) on January 6, 2026, under the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) program (CFDA 97.036). The award, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, supports disaster response and recovery operations in Del Valle, Austin, Texas. Through this funding, TDEM will provide federal financial assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration or repair of disaster-damaged public and private nonprofit facilities affected by presidentially declared disasters.

As a state-level entity, TDEM will likely function as a pass-through grantee, distributing these federal resources to local governments, counties, municipalities, and eligible nonprofit organizations to support localized recovery projects. The program also enables hazard mitigation activities and code compliance improvements designed to enhance community resilience and protect facilities from future disaster incidents. These services represent FEMA's commitment to helping affected Texas communities recover from declared disasters while building long-term infrastructure resilience.

FEMA provides federal grant assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the restoration, repair, or replacement of qualified disaster-damaged public and PNP facilities. The program also supports hazard mitigation and code compliance to protect facilities from future incidents.