The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security a $1,962,450.00 Flood Mitigation Assistance (CFDA 97.029) Project Grant on August 28, 2023. This funding supports the state agency's efforts to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and infrastructure across Illinois. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security will utilize this grant to deliver a range of emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and hazard mitigation services, including planning, training, exercises, communications upgrades, information sharing systems, public education campaigns, infrastructure hardening projects, and direct assistance to disaster-impacted communities. As the prime grantee, the agency will sub-award portions of the funding to state agencies, counties, municipalities, non-profits, universities, and medical centers to implement these comprehensive emergency management services statewide.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.0m | 8/28/23 |