Project Grant 4898DRTNISCC

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency a Project Grant of $1,038,544 on June 29, 2026, under the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CFDA 97.032). This pass-through grant, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, supports crisis counseling services for families and individuals affected by disasters in the Melrose, Tennessee area. The Crisis Counseling program is designed to assist communities in recovering from disaster-related psychological and emotional impacts by providing immediate short-term counseling, mental health support, and training to facilitate recovery efforts.

As a state-level emergency management agency, TEMA administers and coordinates the delivery of these crisis counseling services to disaster-affected populations within Tennessee. The program operates as part of FEMA's Recovery core capability framework, addressing the mental health and psychosocial needs of disaster survivors during critical recovery phases. The $1.04 million in federal funding enables TEMA to mobilize crisis counseling resources, training programs, and support networks to help affected families and communities restore stability and resilience following disaster events.