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 Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards awarded Tennessee Emergency Management Agency $338,745,099.19 on March 26, 2026, under the Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidionally Declared Disasters) program (CFDA 97.036) to support debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration or replacement of qualified disaster-damaged public and nonprofit facilities, with hazard mitigation and code compliance support.

The recipient, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, a state government entity headquartered in Nashville, passes funding through to multiple sub-recipients across Tennessee including local governments, municipal utilities, school districts, and nonprofit organizations. Sub-recipients include the City of Memphis, City of Clarksville, City of Gallatin, Shelby County Board of Education, Franklin Special School District, Knoxville Utilities Board, and over 60 additional local government entities, utility systems, and organizations delivering disaster recovery and emergency protective measures work. Work is performed at multiple locations throughout Tennessee, with administrative oversight at Tennessee Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Melrose, Tennessee.

The award period runs through September 30, 2026. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

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.