Florida communities will receive more than $47 million in new federal funding to help rebuild critical infrastructure, strengthen disaster resilience and reduce future storm damage, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The funding is part of a nationwide investment of $584 million through FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), Public Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs. The grants are designed to help states, local governments, tribes, and territories recover from disasters while making communities better prepared for future emergencies.
Nearly $39 million of the Florida funding will be distributed through FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which reimburses state and local governments for disaster-related recovery expenses and emergency protective measures following federally declared disasters.
Major Recovery Projects in Florida
Several Florida communities will receive significant funding for projects tied to recent hurricanes, including Hurricanes Ian, Nicole, Helene, and Milton.
Among the largest Public Assistance awards are:
- Collier County: $11.2 million for beach renourishment and erosion prevention following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
- Hillsborough County: $8 million to support affordable housing, aging services, children’s services, and other emergency protective measures after Hurricane Ian.
- Town of Palm Beach: $3.7 million for beach renourishments to repair erosion caused by Hurricane Nicole.
- City of Deltona: $1.3 million for debris removal following Hurricane Milton.
- Lee County: More than $725,000 for countywide debris removal following Hurricane Nicole.
- Lee County Electric Cooperative: More than $164,000 to support recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton.
Funding for Reducing Future Disaster Damage
In addition to recovery efforts, FEMA is investing more than $8.4 million through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to help communities better withstand future storms and flooding.
Projects receiving funding include:
- St. Lucie County: $2.4 million to improve drainage systems and reduce flood risks.
- New Smyrna Beach: Nearly $2.4 million to elevate eight homes located in flood-prone areas.
- Polk County: More than $2.4 million for drainage improvements in areas vulnerable to flooding.
- Dania Beach: $1 million to strengthen Fire-Rescue Station No. 1 by improving wind resistance and installing backup generators.
These mitigation projects are intended to lessen the impact of future hurricanes and severe weather while protecting residents, homes, and public infrastructure.
More than $1.5 Billion Invested in Florida This Year
According to FEMA, the agency has already provided more than $1.5 billion in funding for 2,368 disaster recovery and hazard mitigation projects across Florida in 2026.
FEMA works closely with the State of Florida on all recovery and mitigation efforts, with projects managed by state and local governments and supported through federal funding.
The agency says the investments reflect its ongoing commitment to helping communities recover from hurricanes, tornadoes, severe storms and wildfires while strengthening resilience against future disasters.
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