ATLANTA – Beaufort County will receive a total $5,858,517 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to offset costs for debris removal following Hurricane Matthew in October 2016.
The two grants of $5.8 million ($2,417,040 and $3,441,477) represent a federal share of the projects’ cost totaling $7,608,464 ($3,139,013 and $4,469,451). The remainder will come from non-federal sources.
These grants are funded through FEMA’s Public Assistance Grant program which provides grants to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and certain types of private non-profit organizations so that communities can quickly respond to major disasters or emergencies.
FEMA obligated funding for this project directly to the state. It is the state's responsibility to ensure that the eligible sub-recipient receives this award. Following the state's review process and upon receipt of appropriate documentation, they will provide funds to the sub-recipient on a reimbursable basis.
Beaufort is one of 26 South Carolina counties designated for Public Assistance funding under the Presidential Declaration due to damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. To date FEMA has obligated more than $211 million to South Carolina under the Public Assistance program.
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