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February 16, 2024
Charleston is seeking a new round of grant funding from FEMA. The grants could help the city address flooding on the peninsula and streamline home buyouts.
February 3, 2024
Since Hurricane Harvey in 2017, more than 200 flood-prone Houston homes have been earmarked for federal grant funding so they can be elevated off the ground level. None of them have been raised to this point.
November 6, 2023
FEMA announces nearly $2 billion available for state and local governments in Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant programs. This funding will allow states and localities to undertake pre-disaster mitigation activities that reduce loss of life and property.
January 19, 2023
North End residents and business owners met to express their frustration over continued flooding and sewage problems.
June 24, 2022
At a hearing yesterday, Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) questioned a FEMA official on the systemic favoritism of its flood grant program, citing a recent E&E News
June 16, 2022
An investigation by POLITICO's E&E News reveals discrimination against people of color and low-income households. But alleged civil rights violations would be difficult to prove in court.
June 15, 2022
An E&E News investigation reveals discrimination against people of color and low-income households. But alleged civil rights violations would be difficult
March 24, 2022
The agency will dole out $60 million from the infrastructure bill to four states hit by Hurricane Ida.
December 14, 2020
Mayor Cantrell Announces $340k Federal Grant to Elevate Zulu Headquarters in Treme Mayor LaToya Cantrell and City of New Orleans officials today announced the receipt of a $340,000 federal grant to elevate the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club headquarters in the Treme neighborhood to make it more resilient in the face of future flood events. “Zulu is an invaluable part of our Carnival culture, and their headquarters is a gem of the Treme community. Zulu also has experienced a challenging year ...
December 12, 2020
MAYOR CANTRELL ANNOUNCES $340K FEDERAL GRANT TO ELEVATE ZULU HEADQUARTERS IN TREME NEW ORLEANS — Mayor LaToya Cantrell and City of New Orleans officials today announced the receipt of a $340,000 federal grant to elevate the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club headquarters in the Treme neighborhood to make it more resilient in the face of future flood events. “Zulu is an invaluable part of our Carnival culture, and their headquarters is a gem of the Treme community. Zulu also has experienced a ...