Shapiro Administration Proposes $5 Million for Fourth Year of Disaster Recovery Assistance Program

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:01:43 +0000
Public Health

The Shapiro Administration has proposed $5 million in its 2026-27 budget to continue the Commonwealth Disaster Recovery Assistance Program (DRAP) for a fourth consecutive year. Since its 2023 inception, DRAP has provided over $500,000 in grants directly to eligible Pennsylvanians and municipalities impacted by disasters including flooding, fires, and other emergencies. The program was expanded in 2025-26 to include municipal public infrastructure projects such as debris removal and emergency protective measures.