CHICAGO – FEMA and the Michigan State Police/Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division announced today that $248,096,445 has been made available to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for costs related to the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic under the federal disaster declaration of March 27, 2020.
This funding will reimburse the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for emergency protective measures taken during the pandemic, including costs to purchase and administer COVID-19 tests.
“FEMA is committed to post-pandemic recovery in Michigan and across the nation,” said acting FEMA Region 5 Regional Administrator Michael S. Chesney. “This grant funding supports the important work done by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to protect the health and safety of residents across the state.”
“The support of our federal partners was vital to helping Michigan protect our most vulnerable residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “We were able to provide critical services to Michigan families, including COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and medical care through this FEMA funding.”
This funding reflects two projects for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The first totals $228,761,804 at 100% federal cost share. For the second project, FEMA is paying 90% of the $21,482,934 eligible cost.
FEMA’s Public Assistance Program provides funding to local government jurisdictions and eligible private non-profits for the repair, replacement or restoration of disaster-damaged infrastructure as well as costs incurred for debris removal, disaster cleanup and emergency actions taken to protect lives or property. To learn more, visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit.