Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $369,760 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 funds mental health recovery services and crisis counseling interventions designed to support individuals and communities affected by disaster events within Kentucky. The award, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, enables the state division to coordinate the delivery of behavioral health services, including crisis counseling, mental health interventions, and trauma-informed recovery support across the state's 120 counties.

As the pass-through entity, the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management distributes federal funds to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and community-based service providers that directly implement crisis counseling and mental health recovery services. These services address the emotional and psychological impacts of disaster events and support long-term community resilience aligned with the National Preparedness Goal's Recovery core capability.