FEMA opens $600M funding opportunity to mitigate future floods
FEMA is making $600 million available for projects that reduce flood damage in communities affected by declared disasters.
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EDA delivers $42M for economic development projects in disaster-affected regions
The EDA awarded new funding for disaster recovery projects supporting utilities, airport infrastructure and manufacturing.
States secure $1.86B boost for disaster-damaged infrastructure
FHWA announced $1.86 billion to repair disaster-damaged infrastructure, including floods and Hurricane Helene recovery.
Presidential council recommends foundational shift to federal disaster response
A presidential council finalized a report that could significantly reshape FEMA and shift more disaster responsibilities to states.
FEMA at a Crossroads… What Americans Need to Know
With FEMA’s role in flux, states and cities are advancing resilience projects to safeguard communities as disaster management shifts.
U.S. Economic Development Administration opens $1.4B in grant opportunities nationwide
The funds are designed to aid communities affected by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024, and can be used for either construction or non-construction projects.
Hillsborough County approves $709M disaster relief plan after hurricanes
The $709 million plan will address housing concerns, infrastructure and economic revitalization in Hillsborough County.
Georgia governor requests $2.2 billion for infrastructure, economic development
Kemp told the General Assembly that nearly half the infrastructure investment would go to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Federal Highway Administration makes $43 million available for Hurricane Helene repairs
Some of the funding will be used to re-open and re-establish the roads and bridges in the national forests of North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
