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 $171,206.60 to the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management, on January 8, 2026, under the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) program (CFDA 97.036). This Project Grant, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, supports Kentucky's disaster response and recovery operations in Frankfort and surrounding jurisdictions.

The funding provides federal assistance for critical disaster recovery activities including debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration or repair of disaster-damaged public and eligible private nonprofit facilities. The grant also supports hazard mitigation initiatives and code compliance improvements to enhance facility resilience against future disasters. As a pass-through entity, the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management distributes these federal resources to affected local governments, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations throughout the state to facilitate comprehensive community recovery and long-term disaster preparedness.

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.