Federal Grant Award Summary

The Vermont Department of Public Safety received a $129,464 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (CFDA 97.039), awarded on February 28, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2026. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funding to states and eligible applicants to reduce the risk of future damage, loss of life, and property in areas affected by major disasters through infrastructure improvements, emergency planning enhancements, and community resilience initiatives.

While specific project details are not provided in the award documentation, this grant to the Vermont Department of Public Safety—a primary pass-through entity for federal funding—supports hazard mitigation activities within the state. The department typically distributes such funding to local governments, municipalities, and other eligible entities to implement localized mitigation projects such as infrastructure repairs, generator installations, warning system improvements, and hazard mitigation planning updates. The September 30, 2026 completion deadline indicates this is a time-limited project grant supporting Vermont's disaster risk reduction and recovery objectives.