Grant to local government for repair or replacement of disaster damaged facilities

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $2,814,145.22 Project Grant under the Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program (CFDA 97.046) to the Military Department of the State of Washington, operating as the Washington National Guard, on September 5, 2024. The grant funding is to be used for the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities in the Tacoma, WA area.

The Washington National Guard, as the primary awardee, will manage and distribute sub-awards to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to support various emergency management and wildfire mitigation activities. The DNR sub-award of $161,092 will fund efforts to mitigate, manage, and control wildfires on public and private lands, including community wildfire protection planning and post-fire reforestation. The WSP sub-award of $161,091 will support the agency's provision of traffic control, security, and dispatch services to assist with the emergency response and recovery efforts.

The FMAG Program provides supplemental financial assistance to state, tribal, and local governmental entities for wildfire management and disaster recovery, authorized under the Stafford Act. The grants focus on supporting emergency protective measures, facility restoration, hazardous fuels reduction, and community wildfire protection initiatives.