Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick C. Sheehan say that applications are still open for the Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund (GRRF), a $100 million initiative established to provide flexible financial assistance for current and future unmet disaster recovery needs, including Tropical Storm Helene.
Eligibility and Application Process for the Initial Round
Who Can Apply: Local governments, non-profit organizations, businesses, farmers, and foresters 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 will need 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.