The City of Jacksonville, Florida has received a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (CFDA 97.111). The goal of this program is to build regional capacity and enhance community resilience in the face of catastrophic disasters and environmental stressors, with a focus on addressing the needs of underserved populations. The funding will support regional planning, coordination, training, and equipment procurement initiatives to improve preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience capabilities for catastrophic incidents affecting multiple jurisdictions. This aligns with FEMA's strategic priorities of promoting equity, climate resilience, and overall readiness. The grant period is for 3 years, starting on September 28, 2023.
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