FEMA will resume major grant program after yearlong hiatus, following a court order - AP News

FEMA is resuming a major grant program after a court order ended a yearlong suspension of the initiative. The agency had halted the grants to redirect resources toward disaster relief efforts following recent hurricanes, a decision that drew legal challenge. The court's ruling requires FEMA to restore access to funding that states and localities depend on for various projects and preparedness efforts. The hiatus had left grant applicants without access to federal support during the suspension period. The resumption represents a significant shift in how FEMA is balancing immediate disaster response with longer-term funding commitments.