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FEMA recently published Notices of Funding Opportunity for 15 grant programs, making nearly $1 billion available to communities across the country. These federal funds will enable states to manage their preparation for disasters like fires, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes and hurricanes, as well as incidents like terrorist attacks or massive cyber disruptions.
Since July 25, FEMA has published Notices of Funding Opportunity amounting to more than $2.2 billion available to state, local, tribal and territorial governments to help them protect American citizens.
“Through these funding opportunities, we are enabling all of our partners especially state, local, tribal and territorial governments to plan for and manage their own disaster response and recovery,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of the FEMA Administrator David Richardson. “The more we build resilience directly in our communities, the more prepared our nation will be when disasters strike.”
This announcement comes after a critical evaluation of all grant programs and recipients to root out waste, fraud and abuse and deliver accountability for the American taxpayer.
States and other eligible applicants should carefully review each Notice of Funding Opportunity to learn eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria and application periods. Below is a list of the Notices of Funding Opportunity published Aug.1. All published Notices of Funding Opportunity are available on Grants.gov.
FEMA is committed to using these federal funds to empower states to take charge of their own disaster preparedness, response and recovery. This will strengthen the security and resilience of the entire nation.
To read the full press release, visit fema.gov.
 Flooding is the most-common disaster across the nation, but most homeowners and renters are not insured for this type of damage. Now is the time to secure a policy through the National Flood Insurance Program to protect your home and belongings from the damage floodwaters can cause.
Hurricane season is a reminder to take care of this task before it is too late. Policies typically require 30 days from the date of purchase to take effect.
Read more at Floods Can Happen Anywhere - Be Prepared with Flood Insurance | FEMA.gov.
Whether a small startup or a global enterprise, all businesses are vulnerable to disruptions from floods, wildfires and other disasters. What separates businesses that recover quickly from those that don’t isn’t luck — it’s preparedness.
Read more at Why Disaster Exercises Are Essential for Every Business | FEMA.gov.
FEMA is drawing the national Youth Preparedness Council 2024-2025 program year to an early close. In addition, FEMA is pausing the council and will not recruit for future cohorts until further notice.
For more information on the program’s past efforts, visit Youth Preparedness Council | FEMA.gov.
FEMA Offers Final Updated Preliminary Damage Assessment Process Training on Aug. 7
FEMA published an updated Preliminary Damage Assessment Guide, which defines how state, local, tribal and territorial government officials and FEMA staff collect, validate, quantify and document damage following a disaster.
To help states, local governments, tribal nations, territories and the emergency management community better understand the Preliminary Damage Assessment process, attend FEMA's virtual training session on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 10-11 a.m. ET.
The course will prepare participants to conduct joint preliminary damage assessments with FEMA and is open to all interested personnel.
To participate in one of the training sessions, visit the FEMA Zoom link and use the codes below:
- Meeting ID: 161 5791 3048
- Passcode: 2025
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Missouri Survivors Affected by May Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding Can Apply for FEMA Assistance Until Aug. 11
Individuals who sustained losses in the designated areas of Missouri (DR-4877-MO) and were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16, should apply for federal disaster assistance by Monday, Aug. 11.
Affected individuals should first file claims with their insurance providers, then apply for assistance.
The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or the Spanish language site DisasterAssistance.gov/es.
If you need more information or additional help:
- Download the FEMA App.
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 for assistance in multiple languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA the number for that service.
- Find in-person FEMA support at fema.gov/drc.
When applying for FEMA assistance, specify the damage and the date it occurred to ensure you are applying under the correct declaration number.
For more information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4877.
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Tennessee Survivors Affected by May Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding Can Apply for FEMA Assistance Until Aug. 19
Individuals who sustained losses in the designated areas of Tennessee (DR-4878-TN) and were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from April 2-24, should apply for federal disaster assistance by Aug. 19.
Affected individuals should first file claims with their insurance providers, then apply for assistance.
The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or the Spanish language site DisasterAssistance.gov/es.
If you need more information or additional help:
- Download the FEMA App.
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 for assistance in multiple languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA the number for that service.
- Find in-person FEMA support at fema.gov/drc.
When applying for FEMA assistance, specify the damage and the date it occurred to ensure you are applying under the correct declaration number.
For more information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4878.
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FEMA Assistance Deadline Extended to Aug. 22 for Kentucky Individuals Affected by May Tornadoes
Individuals and counties who sustained losses in the designated areas of Kentucky (DR-4875-KY) and affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, now have until Aug. 22 to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and Public Assistance.
Survivors are encouraged to file insurance claims for damage to their homes, personal property and vehicles before they apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA Individual Assistance cannot duplicate insurance benefits or other sources of assistance. Eligible counties for Individual Assistance are Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union.
The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or the Spanish language site DisasterAssistance.gov/es.
If you need more information or additional help:
- Download the FEMA App.
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 for assistance in multiple languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA the number for that service.
- Find in-person FEMA support at fema.gov/drc.
To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit What to Expect Before Applying for FEMA Assistance.
When applying for FEMA assistance, specify the damage and the date it occurred to ensure you are applying under the correct declaration number.
For more information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4875.
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FEMA Begins Process to Update the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Manual
In preparation for the next update of the manual in 2027, FEMA is requesting public comments on the current 2023 edition of the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Manual.
The public comment period will be open until Sept. 30.
To submit a comment:
- Access the 2023 manual on FEMA.gov.
- Complete a Comment Matrix form to capture relevant details, such as page number, background information and recommended solution language.
- Email a copy of the completed Comment Matrix to FEMATHDPolicy@fema.dhs.gov, with the subject line “2023 RPM Public Comment.”
Please note, if you participated in FEMA’s recent Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Scenario Guidance Listening Sessions, FEMA has captured your feedback, and you do not need submit a comment.
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