After a disaster, Congress can appropriate additional funding from the Historic Preservation Fund to assist impacted communities via grants. All funded repair work must substantially mitigate the threat from disasters and include steps to mitigate future damages.In addition to assisting with the immediate needs of historic property owners, the Disaster Recovery Grants is designed to foster partnerships between local, state, and federal community planners in order to ensure that important cultural resources are integrated with statewide hazard mitigation planning efforts.
