The City of Grand Rapids, Michigan was awarded a $1.166 million project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on September 26, 2022 under the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP, CFDA #97.111). The goal of the RCPGP is to build regional capacity and enhance community resilience in the face of catastrophic disasters and other environmental stressors, with a focus on addressing the needs of underserved communities. Through this funding, the City of Grand Rapids will work to deliver services to build regional catastrophic preparedness and help address the needs of underserved groups in dealing with disasters. Key activities may include coordinating emergency response plans across jurisdictions and enhancing community resilience.