Deadline for Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund is Approaching

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reminded eligible applicants to apply for the Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund (GRRF) on the TEMA website by Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT. 

The GRRF is a $100 million program established to provide innovative assistance for unmet disaster recovery needs. The initial round of grant funding is being offered to support local governments, non-profit organizations, businesses, farmers, and forest landowners in Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties. 

Eligibility and Application Process for the Initial Round 

• Who Can Apply: Local governments, non-profit organizations, businesses, farmers, and forest landowners in Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties.
• How to Apply: Eligible applicants will need to submit an online application found on the TEMA website. Applicants are required to provide supporting documentation as part of the application.
• Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by May 31, 2025. For more information on eligibility criteria and to access applications, please visit the TEMA website.