FEMA Funding News Monitoring

Spencer Will Pay to Rebuild 15 Flood‑Damaged Houses; FEMA to Fund 25

(KIWA Staff Photo) Spencer, Iowa (RI) — The City of Spencer is still waiting for FEMA to buy out flood-damaged homes after historic flooding two years ago, when about 80% of properties sustained damage as two rivers crested at record levels. City Manager …

Sarasota County still awaits $225M in FEMA, state disaster funds

With many projects on hold and others awaiting reimbursement, Sarasota County is awaiting disaster relief funds dating back to Hurricane Hermine 10 years ago. In 2016, Hurricane Hermine made the first Florida landfall in the Big Bend area since Hurricane …

Ahead of 2023 and 2024 flood anniversaries, Welch highlights importance of flexible flood recovery funding for Vermont 

VermontBiz  U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today convened community and state leaders in Montpelier to highlight the importance of the Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) program, flexible disaster recovery funding from the U.S.  …

Wildfire-affected homeowners invited to contractor open house July 15

The Maui County Office of Recovery will host a Meet Our General Contractor Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. July 15 at the Office of Recovery’s Lahaina Resource Center, Lahaina Gateway, 325 Keawe St., Suite B102. The county said homeowners impacted by the 2023 …

Polis announces FEMA authorized Federal Fire Management Assistance Grant for Willow Fire

Governor Polis announced that Colorado has been authorized for a FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Willow Fire burning in Lake County. The Governor first declared a verbal disaster emergency for the Willow Fire on Monday, June 29. The …

Wells County Briefs 07-11-2026

County looks to grant for possible EMA building Wells County’s Emergency Management Agency is pursuing a grant for a new building to house the department.  In a meeting Monday, EMA Director John Petro received approval from the Wells County Commissioners …

Moody announces nearly $2 billion in delayed FEMA funds heading to Florida

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody announced the release of nearly $2 billion in federal disaster assistance funds intended to help Florida communities still rebuilding from a succession of major hurricanes. Speaking at the Charlotte County …

Small-Scale Renewable Energy Projects/Federal Hazard Mitigation: GAO Report Addressing The Federal Emergency Management ...

Download PDF The United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) has issued a June 23rd report titled: Federal Hazard Mitigation: FEMA Has Funded Small-Scale Renewable Energy Projects and Requires Applicants to Demonstrate Project Cost Effectiveness …

Welch announces nearly $2 million in new FEMA funding to Lamoille and Washington Counties 

VermontBiz U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today announced the delivery of over $1.79 million in federal funding, administered by the Federal Emergency …

Spencer will pay to rebuild 15 flood-damaged houses, FEMA will tear down 25

A northwest Iowa community is still waiting for FEMA to buy out flood-damaged homes after historic flooding two years ago. Eighty percent of the properties in Spencer sustained at least some damage after two rivers crested at record levels. Spencer City …

FEMA announces federal assistance available after April flooding

Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL NORTHEAST MICHIGAN – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Michigan to supplement recovery efforts in the …

MKE County: Milwaukee Homeowners Can Get FEMA Assistance for Spring Storms

Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Flooding on S. 2nd St. Photo by Jeramey Jannene. Milwaukee County homeowners and renters are eligible to receive federal financial assistance following storms in April this year. The Federal …

Strengthening our communities recovering from storms and flooding

Randy Feenstra Two years ago, when catastrophic flooding hit Northwest Iowa late in the evening, our communities were devastated by tragic losses. Families lost their homes, businesses were forced to close their doors, schools suffered extensive damage, …

How to apply for FEMA aid following April storms in Wisconsin

July 7, 2026, 9:53 a.m. CT Wisconsin homeowners and renters may now apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency if their home was damaged in the April storms and flooding. In early July, the Trump administration approved federal …

Washington County residents now eligible for FEMA disaster assistance after April storms

WASHINGTON COUNTY — Homeowners and renters in Washington County and other parts of Wisconsin who suffered uninsured damage during April’s severe storms, tornadoes and flooding can now apply for federal disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency …

Hawarden, IA receives nearly $1 million in FEMA funding for buying flood-damaged properties

Waukesha County residents now eligible for FEMA disaster assistance after April storms

WAUKESHA — Homeowners and renters in Waukesha County and other parts of Wisconsin who suffered uninsured damage during April’s severe storms, tornadoes and flooding can now apply for federal disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management …

Janesville School District slows decision on whether to close Washington school

JANESVILLE — After a meeting with a grassroots parents group that formed online, the Janesville School District has announced it’s halting all major decisions on whether to permanently close the flood-damaged Washington Elementary School. In an email to …

FEMA allocates $1.5M for Coopers Bottom Road repairs

FEMA recently approved an additional $12.3 million in funding to support disaster recovery in Kentucky including $1.5 million earmarked for Trimble County to repair Coopers Bottom Road. The majority of the funding comes from FEMA’s Public Assistance …

Kathryn Adams Limbaugh, widow of Rush Limbaugh, says this is a time for unity against political violence

Kathryn Adams Limbaugh, widow of Rush Limbaugh, says evidence in the Charlie Kirk assassination case is strong PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kathryn Adams Limbaugh, CEO of Rush Limbaugh Legacy, attended the …

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law, Including the VALID Act

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law, Including the VALID Act CORONA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Veterans Housing & Financial Alliance (VHFA), Powered by VAREP, applauds the enactment of the bipartisan …

'SAIGON DAY 2026' GRAND COMMEMORATION MARKS 50 YEARS SINCE SAIGON LOST ITS NAME

hundreds of Vietnamese Americans joined at the Vietnam War Memorial in Westminster, California, for the “Saigon Day 2026” Grand Commemoration. WESTMINSTER, CA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a solemn and deeply moving …

Minnesota Democrats Pardoned a Convicted Child Rapist. President Trump Deported Him.

A convicted child sex offender is no longer in our country thanks to President Donald J. Trump and his Administration — defeating a sick attempt by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to lend him safe harbor in the so-called “ …

Tomorrow Hundreds of Communities Across America to March Against Fentanyl in Walk for Lives

United Against Fentanyl’s Walk for Lives Takes to the Streets in over 100 Major Cities and Communities Nationwide WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tomorrow, July 11, 2026, thousands of Americans will take to …

Samad's House Founder Tahira Malik Shares Her Redemption Story and Life-Saving Mission On 101.7 The Truth

Malik’s story underscores the possibility of redemption, healing, and community-driven recovery for people affected by substance use MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On The Grapevine on 101.7 The Truth, Tahira Malik, …

Former Acting US Drug Czar Richard J. Baum to Speak at NYC DEA/UAF Fentanyl Awareness Walk and Release Recommendations

Drawing on 28 years at ONDCP and his 2026 book, Baum publicly releases 12 "Hard Lessons" and 32 Policy Recommendations for the opioid and synthetic drug crisis. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

FEDCON Applauds the Federal Government's Attempt to Fix Persistent Data Problem

FEDCON strongly supports the proposed Federal Acquisition Regulation rule designed to fix widespread data inconsistencies across federal procurement platforms TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FEDCON strongly supports …

Mike ter Maat Running for Republican VICE(!) Presidential Nomination

A campaign for VP is unprecedented in 250 years of American political history. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mike ter Maat, a member of the Republican Liberty Caucus and the 2024 Libertarian Party nominee for vice …

St. Louis Criminal Defense Firm Helps Avoid Felony Conviction, Prison Time, and Immigration Consequences in Assault Case

St. Louis Criminal Defense Law Firm represented a client charged with Assault, avoiding prison time, a felony conviction, and the impact on immigration status. SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Case Number: 2522-CR02034 …

Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement Announce Third Summer of Boston After Dark Programming

This summer, the Office of Youth Engagement will host 19 free Friday night teen events across 14 Boston neighborhoods, marking the third year of Boston After Dark Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement (OYEA) announced the …

July 10, 2026 Traffic Advisory

People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on the website and information on the MBTA may be found online. The MBTA advises riders to purchase …

Prairie Lithium Moves Closer to First Output as DLE Unit Arrives

The commercial-scale unit enables Q4 2026 commissioning, with all Phase 1 production secured under a binding offtake agreement. Prairie Lithium Limited (OTCMKTS:PLIXF) SASKATCHEWAN, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

National 'Better Together Film Festival' Brings Communities Together Throughout July 2026

Across America, neighbors are coming together to watch films and have conversations that inspire connection and problem solving. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Throughout this month, July 2026, in alignment with …

Community Members Protest to Block the Bulldozing of LA’s Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve

Defend Ballona Wetlands community members say heavy machinery must be kept out of this crucial ecosystem. MARINA DEL REY, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concerned community members, united under the Defend Ballona Wetlands …

Riverside Recognized as a Global Leader in Economic Development, Earning Prestigious International Accreditation

City Joins Fewer than 100 Organizations Worldwide Recognized for Excellence in Attracting Investment, Growing Jobs and Building a Future-Focused Economy RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Riverside is …

Legible Raises $3.4M to Launch National Expansion

The Legible team executed a $3.4M raise to bring their best-in-class legislative data pipeline to regional and national government relations operators. WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legible, the AI-native …

Smart City Solar Platform Solutions

A Versatile ESG-Compliant Infrastructure Platform SUGARLAND, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The term Smart Cities has been around for the better part of the last two decades. The concept of a smart city is desirable, but …

ACLU of Massachusetts to Sponsor First Anniversary Show 'Which Side?: A Protest Music Teach-Out' July 21 in Boston

Beloved Monthly Series Continues To Build Community Through Music, Conversation, and Collective Action BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ACLU of Massachusetts will sponsor a special anniversary edition of Which …

COA Issues Updated Position Statement Calling for Patient-Centered Reform of the 340B Drug Pricing Program

Updated Statement Calls for Greater 340B Transparency, Accountability, and Reforms to Ensure Discounts Benefit Vulnerable Patients as Congress Intended WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community Oncology …