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

Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards awarded the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency $27.337 million on January 26, 2026, under the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance program (CFDA 97.036) to fund response and recovery from presidentially declared disasters through debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration, repair, or replacement of qualified disaster-damaged public and nonprofit facilities. Performance period runs through September 30, 2026, with administrative oversight and place of performance at Lincoln, Nebraska.

The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency acts as prime recipient and pass-through entity, distributing funds to sub-recipients including Nebraska Public Power District for transmission line and distribution system restoration in Thayer, Fillmore, and Seward counties; Nebraska Game & Parks Commission for state recreational area equipment; City of Omaha, City of Blair, City of Superior, City of Deshler, City of Fort Calhoun, Village of Fairmont, and Perennial Public Power District for power line restoration, utility repairs, and debris removal; Elkhorn Public Schools for roof damage repairs; Friend City Housing Authority and Blair Housing Authority for damaged-building remediation; South Central Public Power District for temporary utility repairs; County of Washington for debris removal; and City of Blair for emergency operations center activation.

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.