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FEMA to fund 1,721 recovery projects via Public Assistance program

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FEMA distributes the announced funds through its Public Assistance program to support 1,721 recovery projects.

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced more than $2.2 billion in disaster relief funding on January 29, 2026, to support 1,721 recovery projects nationwide. The funds will be distributed through FEMA’s Public Assistance program to states and local communities for repairs to schools, utilities, transportation, water and wastewater systems, debris removal, and emergency protective measures. The announcement lists specific awards to multiple state agencies and local utilities affected by storms including Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Ida.
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FEMA’s official Jan. 29, 2026 press release states that “The funds will be distributed through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance program to support 1,721 recovery projects across the country.” The Department of Homeland Security’s Jan. 29, 2026 news release carries identical language. Verdict — True: two official federal press releases confirm FEMA will distribute the funds via its Public Assistance program to support 1,721 recovery projects.

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  1. Update · Jan 30, 2026, 05:30 AMTrue
    FEMA’s official Jan. 29, 2026 press release states that “The funds will be distributed through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance program to support 1,721 recovery projects across the country.” The Department of Homeland Security’s Jan. 29, 2026 news release carries identical language. Verdict — True: two official federal press releases confirm FEMA will distribute the funds via its Public Assistance program to support 1,721 recovery projects.
  2. Original article · Jan 29, 2026
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