The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $213,334.49 to the Vermont Department of Public Safety on September 24, 2025, under the Hazard Mitigation Grants Program (CFDA 97.039), with final completion scheduled for September 30, 2026. Work is performed in Waterbury, Vermont. The HMGP provides funding to reduce the risk of future damage, loss of life, and property in areas affected by major disasters. Vermont Department of Public Safety, the state's principal pass-through entity for federal emergency preparedness and homeland security funding, administers the award and distributes resources to local governments, municipalities, and eligible organizations throughout the state.