Florida residents are informed about federal grant funding through Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Florida Division of Emergency Management under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The funding is provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support projects that reduce risks from natural disasters, according to the Charlotte County.
Projects must follow the National Environmental Policy Act and federal rules on floodplains, wetlands, and environmental justice. The public notice, published on Friday, is available at CharlotteCountyFL.gov, as reported by the Charlotte County.
Florida may receive project funding through a grant, but it requires meeting all federal, tribal, state, and local laws, including floodplain and permit rules. The funding is intended to help communities recover from natural disasters and improve their ability to handle future storms, as stated by the Charlotte County.
