Applications open for Governor's Response and Recovery Fund for Helene recovery

Yahoo

21-04-2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Applications are open for the Tennessee Governor's Response and Recovery Fund for financial assistance related to Hurricane Helene recovery.
Applications are available to local governments, non-profits, businesses, farmers and foresters in Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington counties.
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The Governor's Response and Recovery Fund was established after Hurricane Helene, but will be used for future disasters too.
'Tropical Storm Helene was an unprecedented disaster for our state, and the Governor's Response and Recovery Fund is part of a comprehensive plan to provide flexible financial resources for current and future emergencies,' Gov. Bill Lee said in a release. 'I thank the General Assembly for their partnership and acting swiftly to provide necessary relief for Tennesseans.'
Applications must be submitted by May 31 and can be found on the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency's website.
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