This $8,773,513 federal Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Emergency Operations Center (CFDA 97.052) grant program, supports the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) in constructing, renovating, and equipping a flexible, secure, and interoperable emergency operations center. The project aims to enhance emergency response coordination, ensure continuity of government operations, and strengthen disaster preparedness capabilities across the state of Tennessee. The performance period for this 36-month grant runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027. As the state's primary coordinating agency for emergency management and homeland security, TEMA will utilize this funding to upgrade emergency management facilities, procure critical equipment, implement new technologies, conduct training exercises, and develop comprehensive emergency management strategies. The grant enables TEMA to deliver essential services such as emergency planning, vulnerability assessments, infrastructure protection, workforce training, crisis counseling, and disaster response coordination, benefiting state and local governments, nonprofits, and other entities across Tennessee.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $6.6m | 9/27/24 |