# FEMA Awards Disaster Recovery Funding in Virginia and West Virginia

FEMA has approved over **$9 million** in funding through the Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant programs to support disaster recovery and resilience projects in Virginia and West Virginia. This funding, awarded on September 28, 2026, targets critical infrastructure repairs, emergency protective measures, and hazard mitigation efforts to reduce future disaster risks in affected communities. Procurement professionals and contractors in construction, infrastructure repair, and hazard mitigation services should note the availability of these federal funds to support state-led recovery initiatives.

- **Key agencies involved:** Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are primary stakeholders in managing and implementing these projects.
- **Contract values:** Approximately $7.5 million allocated for Public Assistance projects in Virginia and $2 million for hazard mitigation projects across Virginia and West Virginia.
- **Why this matters:** These grants create procurement opportunities for contractors specializing in emergency infrastructure repair and disaster resilience enhancements.
- **Actionable insight:** Companies with expertise in disaster recovery and mitigation should evaluate capabilities to support state and local agencies in Virginia and West Virginia as these projects progress.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

### Sources
- [FEMA Approves More Than $9 Million Funding to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters in Virginia and West Virginia | FEMA.gov](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260928/fema-approves-more-9-million-funding-help-communities-recover-recent) - FEMA