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 Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) a Project Grant of $3,767,833.76 under the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) program (CFDA 97.036) on January 5, 2026, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. This award supports TEMA's role as the pass-through entity distributing federal disaster recovery assistance to eligible state, local, and nonprofit recipients throughout Tennessee. The grant funds critical disaster response and recovery activities, including debris removal, emergency protective measures, restoration and repair of disaster-damaged public and nonprofit facilities, hazard mitigation initiatives, and code compliance improvements to protect infrastructure from future incidents.

TEMA distributed the federal assistance to multiple sub-recipients across Tennessee, including utility providers (Dickson Electric Department, Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, Forked Deer Electric Cooperative, Jackson Energy Authority, Bolivar Energy Authority, Nashville Electric Service, and Clarksville Department of Electricity), local governments (County of Gibson, City of Nashville, County of Henry, City of Grand Junction, City of Union City, County of Hardin, Town of Brighton, County of Stewart, County of Houston, County of Lauderdale, Poplar Grove Utility District), the Wildlife Resources Agency, and other eligible entities. Sub-award distributions began in December 2025 and continued through February 2026, enabling affected communities across Tennessee to implement essential recovery projects and build long-term resilience against future disasters.

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.