Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Coverage of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in the Nexus archive.
- FEMA approves $16 million in additional winter storm recovery funds for Tennessee
FEMA has approved $16 million in additional winter storm recovery funds for Tennessee, allocated through the Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs. The funds include $14.6 million for infrastructure repairs and debris removal, with specific amounts designated to electric companies, counties, and public facilities. An additional $1.4 million will support hazard mitigation projects to reduce future disaster risks.
- Whitmer to appeal FEMA denial of disaster aid after deadly Southwest Michigan tornadoes
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is appealing FEMA's denial of federal disaster aid for Southwest Michigan after deadly tornadoes in March 2026. The denial applies to the Individual Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant programs, which would have supported residents with uninsured losses and infrastructure recovery.
- Whitmer appeals FEMA denial of aid after deadly Michigan tornados
Governor Gretchen Whitmer filed an appeal against FEMA's denial of federal assistance for Michigan residents affected by deadly March 6 tornadoes that caused four fatalities and significant damage. FEMA denied aid on May 31, including funding for hazard mitigation, but low-interest loans from the SBA remain available for affected areas in Southwest Michigan.