The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $204,840.41 Project Grant under the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) program (CFDA 97.036) to the Vermont Department of Public Safety. The grant funding is intended to provide reimbursement for emergency protective measures undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic to save lives, protect public health and safety, and mitigate immediate threats. Eligible activities covered by the grant include debris removal, emergency medical care, medical sheltering, vaccine administration, and community engagement and information dissemination. As a prime recipient, the Vermont Department of Public Safety is expected to distribute sub-awards to local governments, tribal nations, and eligible non-profit organizations across the state to implement these critical emergency response and recovery initiatives.
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