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 $169,259.22 to the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management under the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) program (CFDA 97.036) on June 12, 2025. This Project Grant funds disaster response and recovery operations in Tallahassee, FL, with a completion deadline of September 30, 2026. The award supports critical services including debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration or repair of disaster-damaged public and nonprofit facilities affected by presidentially declared disasters.

As a pass-through entity, the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management administers these federal resources to distribute sub-awards to county and municipal governments, state agencies, and eligible nonprofit organizations throughout Florida. The funding also supports hazard mitigation initiatives and code compliance improvements designed to enhance infrastructure resilience and protect facilities from future disaster impacts. These services enable affected communities to recover from disasters while building long-term preparedness and resilience capabilities across the state.

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.