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 $118,904.67 to the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Emergency Management on January 6, 2026, under the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) program (CFDA 97.036). This Project Grant funds disaster response and recovery operations in Richmond, VA, with a completion deadline of September 30, 2026. The award supports eligible activities including debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration or repair of disaster-damaged public and private nonprofit facilities affected by a presidentially declared disaster.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management, functioning as a pass-through entity, distributes federal resources to support hazard mitigation and code compliance improvements that enhance long-term community resilience. As the state's primary emergency management agency, the department coordinates comprehensive recovery initiatives across affected jurisdictions and may distribute sub-awards to local governments, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations to implement localized recovery projects and infrastructure hardening measures throughout the Commonwealth.

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.