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 the Missouri Department of Public Safety, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) a Project Grant totaling $123,869.78 under the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) program (CFDA 97.036). The award, obligated on January 7, 2026 with a completion date of September 30, 2026, supports disaster response and recovery operations in Jefferson City, Missouri. SEMA, functioning as a pass-through entity and prime grantee, administers federal assistance to help communities respond to and recover from presidentially declared disasters.

Under this award, FEMA provides financial assistance for critical disaster recovery activities including debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration or repair of disaster-damaged public and eligible nonprofit facilities. The program also supports hazard mitigation initiatives and code compliance improvements to strengthen community resilience against future incidents. SEMA distributes sub-awards to counties, municipalities, fire protection districts, healthcare organizations, and nonprofit entities to implement localized recovery projects and emergency management initiatives throughout Missouri.

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.