Treasure Island Residents Offered Hurricane Recovery Grants

Pinellas County case managers to assist with applications at City Hall

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:55pm

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Pinellas County is continuing to help residents of Treasure Island recover from Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Idalia by bringing case managers to City Hall to assist with applications for the People's First Hurricane Recovery program. The grants range from $15,000 to $375,000 and can cover expenses such as home repairs, rebuilding, or purchasing a new home outside of a flood zone, as well as reimbursing other storm-related losses. The program also extends assistance to small business owners.

Why it matters

Many Treasure Island residents are still struggling to recover from the devastating impacts of the recent hurricanes, and this grant program provides much-needed financial assistance to help them get back on their feet. The county is making it easier for eligible residents to access these funds by bringing case managers directly to the community.

The details

County case managers will be at Treasure Island City Hall from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to help residents apply for the People's First Hurricane Recovery program. The grants can cover a wide range of expenses, including home repairs, rebuilding, purchasing a new home outside of a flood zone, and reimbursing other storm-related losses. The program also extends assistance to small business owners.

  • Pinellas County is hosting the application assistance event at Treasure Island City Hall on April 7, 2026.
  • The People's First Hurricane Recovery program has been ongoing since the hurricanes hit the area.

The players

Pinellas County

The local government entity responsible for administering the hurricane recovery grant program and providing assistance to residents.

Joshua Boatwright

A Pinellas County official who is encouraging eligible residents to take advantage of the available grant funding.

Treasure Island

A coastal city in Pinellas County, Florida that was heavily impacted by the recent hurricanes and is the focus of the county's recovery efforts.

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What they’re saying

“It's been a while since these hurricanes, but there's still millions and millions of dollars available to help these people put their lives back together.”

— Joshua Boatwright, Pinellas County Official

What’s next

Pinellas County will be hosting another hurricane recovery grant application assistance event on Wednesday in Tarpon Springs, along with additional pop-up locations as recovery efforts continue.

The takeaway

This grant program provides a critical lifeline for Treasure Island residents who are still struggling to recover from the devastating impacts of the recent hurricanes. By making it easier for eligible individuals and small businesses to access these funds, the county is helping the community get back on its feet and rebuild in a more resilient way.