PANAMA CITY, Fla. — FEMA has approved seven projects totaling nearly $30.9 million for the State of Florida to reimburse three applicants for eligible costs of permanent repairs following Hurricane Michael.
These grants include:
- Lynn Haven – $2,025,038 for repairs to the Lynn Haven Sports Complex gymnasium and administrative facility
- Springfield – two projects totaling $5,983,699 for permanent repairs to hurricane-damaged public roadways
- Washington County – four projects totaling $22,854,545 for permanent repairs to hurricane-damaged public roadways
These grants are funded by FEMA’s Public Assistance program, an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) works with FEMA during all phases of the program and reviews projects prior to FEMA final approval.
Applicants work directly with FEMA to develop projects and scopes of work. FEMA obligates funding for projects to FDEM after final approval.
Once a project is obligated, FDEM works closely with applicants to finalize grants and begin making payments. FDEM has implemented new procedures designed to ensure grant funding is provided to local communities as quickly as possible.
FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides grants to state, tribal and local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.