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 $740,547.68 to the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management under the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) program (CFDA 97.036) on January 5, 2026, with completion targeted for September 30, 2026. This Project Grant provides federal financial assistance to support Florida's disaster response and recovery operations in Tallahassee, FL. The funding enables delivery of critical recovery services including debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration, repair, or replacement of disaster-damaged public and nonprofit facilities.

The State of Florida Division of Emergency Management serves as the pass-through entity, distributing sub-awards to county governments, municipalities, and eligible nonprofit organizations for localized recovery projects. Beyond immediate response activities, the grant supports hazard mitigation initiatives and code compliance improvements designed to enhance community resilience and protect facilities from future disasters. These coordinated efforts enable affected Florida jurisdictions and organizations to recover from presidentially declared disasters while building long-term resilience across the state's diverse communities.

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.