Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)

Department Of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency

To assist state, local, territorial , and tribal (SLTT) governments and eligible private non-profits in responding to and recovering from the devastating effects of disasters by providing assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, restoration, reconstruction or replacement of public and eligible private non-profit facilities or infrastructure damaged or destroyed as the result of Presidentially-declared major disasters or emergencies.Performance Measures: Debri

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Helps local governments and certain non-profits recover from major disasters. Provides funding for repairs and improvements to damaged facilities.

Quick Facts

Funding
$7,085,162 - $7,085,162
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Disaster Resilience
Organization
Department Of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency

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What Is This Program?

FEMAโ€™s Public Assistance Program provides supplemental assistance to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and certain types of private non-profits so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. The Public Assistance Program also provides funding for hazard mitigation measures to improve resilience as part of the recovery process.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Register at disasterassistance.gov
  • Learn about available assistance programs
  • Contact local, state, tribal or territorial emergency manager to begin application process
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://disasterassistance.gov
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
rolling

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • repair
  • replacement
  • restoration of disaster-damaged facilities
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • upgrading or expanding a business
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
25% minimum
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind contributions
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
You cannot receive assistance for the same exact need from more than one program or entity.
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation of matching funds is required.

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
final only
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding required
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

FEMA-Recovery-PA-Executive-Office@fema.dhs.gov

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This program offers funding up to $7,085,162 (minimum $7,085,162).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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