Shelter and Services Program โ€“ Competitive

Department Of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency

SSP provides funding to non-federal entities that serve noncitizen migrants recently released from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) custody. SSP awards can fund shelter, food, transportation, acute medical care, personal hygiene supplies, and labor necessary to manage these services. SSP funding allows non-federal entities to increase their shelter capacity through renovations and modifications to existing facilities to serve noncitizen migrants released from DHS custody. Performance Measu

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Helps organizations support the safe release of noncitizen migrants from short-term holding facilities. Provides services to ensure humane treatment during this process.

Quick Facts

Funding
$1 - $923,000,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Local & Community Grants
Organization
Department Of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency

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What Is This Program?

SSP supports DHSโ€™s effort in the safe, orderly, and humane release of noncitizen migrants from DHS short-term holding facilities.

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
  • Apply for assistance through the appropriate channels
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
  • IRB approval letter
  • Environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support/reference may be required.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • repair or replace disaster-damaged tools and equipment
  • repair or replace physical assets such as real property, machinery, equipment, fixtures, inventory, leasehold improvements
  • working capital and normal expenses such as the continuation of health care benefits, rent, utilities, and fixed debt payments
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • upgrading or expanding a business
  • expanding facilities
  • buying fixed assets
  • repairing physical damages
  • refinancing debt
  • paying out dividends or bonuses
  • paying back loans to stockholders or principals
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

fema-ssp@fema.dhs.gov
18003686498

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This program offers funding up to $923,000,000 (minimum $1).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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