# FEMA Approves $39M Disaster Recovery Funding

FEMA has approved over **$39 million** in funding to support disaster recovery, infrastructure repairs, and hazard mitigation projects across Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas as of September 15, 2026. This funding includes more than $30 million allocated for Public Assistance projects focused on repairing critical infrastructure and disaster recovery efforts, alongside over $8 million dedicated to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program aimed at preventing future disaster damage. These investments are intended to enhance community resilience and emergency preparedness in the affected states.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals and contractors in construction, infrastructure repair, and hazard mitigation sectors should note significant federal funding opportunities in these four states.
- Agencies and vendors involved in disaster recovery and mitigation projects can expect increased demand for services related to infrastructure restoration and hazard prevention.
- Organizations should evaluate capabilities to support FEMA-funded projects, particularly in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and New Mexico, where funding is concentrated.
- This funding cycle highlights ongoing federal commitment to strengthening disaster resilience, signaling continued procurement activity in emergency management and infrastructure sectors.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Emergency Response
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Texas A&M University
- New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

### Sources
- [FEMA Approves More Than $39 Million to Help Communities in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas | FEMA.gov](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260915/fema-approves-more-39-million-help-communities-arkansas-louisiana-new-mexico) - FEMA