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 the North Carolina Department of Public Safety a Project Grant of $531,992.87 on January 8, 2026, under the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) program (CFDA 97.036). This award supports disaster response and recovery operations in Brentwood, North Carolina, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. The grant funds critical recovery activities including debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration or repair of disaster-damaged public and eligible private nonprofit facilities affected by a presidentially declared disaster.

In addition to immediate recovery support, the award provides resources for hazard mitigation initiatives and code compliance improvements designed to protect facilities from future incidents. As the prime grantee, the North Carolina Department of Public Safety administers the funds and may distribute sub-awards to affected local governments, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations for localized disaster recovery projects within 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.