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 $132,858.27 to the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services under the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) program (CFDA 97.036) on January 7, 2026. This Project Grant, with completion targeted for September 30, 2026, supports disaster response and recovery operations in Albany, New York. The funding provides federal financial assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the restoration, repair, or replacement of qualified disaster-damaged public and private nonprofit facilities affected by a presidentially declared disaster.

In addition to immediate recovery support, the grant funds hazard mitigation initiatives and code compliance improvements designed to enhance facility resilience against future disasters. As a state-level pass-through entity, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services administers this funding to distribute resources to affected local jurisdictions and eligible nonprofit organizations within the state, enabling localized implementation of recovery and mitigation projects.

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.