Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $152,146.00 to the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management, on March 20, 2026, under the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CFDA 97.032). This pass-through grant, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, funds mental health recovery services and crisis counseling interventions for individuals and families affected by disaster events in Kentucky. The Division of Emergency Management serves as the state-level pass-through entity responsible for administering these federal funds and subsequently distributing sub-awards to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and community-based service providers throughout Kentucky's 120 counties.

The Crisis Counseling program supports behavioral health interventions, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment designed to address the emotional and psychological trauma resulting from disaster-related incidents. Through this funding mechanism, the state agency facilitates localized and flexible approaches to disaster mental health recovery that promote community resilience and support long-term recovery outcomes for affected populations. The program aligns with the Recovery core capability outlined in the National Preparedness Goal and emphasizes comprehensive disaster response coordination across Kentucky's emergency management infrastructure.