Virtual Applicant Briefing FEMA Public Assistance Program
Oregon Department of Emergency Management staff are conducting virtual Applicant Briefings to give an overview of the Public Assistance program and process. The briefings are approximately 60 minutes.
Date: May 1, 2024
Time: 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Event Details
FEMA Public Assistance is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations in the designated counties of Benton, Clackamas, Coos, Hood River, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Multnomah, Sherman, Tillamook, and Wasco Counties and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.
The Public Assistance Program provides Federal financial assistance at a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of public facilities damaged by the Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Landslides and Mudslides that occurred in Oregon from January 10 to January 22, 2024.
Eligible applicants include local governments, tribal governments, special districts, state agencies, and certain *private nonprofits (PNP) that have incurred cost for response activities and/or have sustained facility damage as a direct result of the event of January 10 – 22, 2024.
*PNPs must own or operate a facility that provides an eligible service and have a 501(c), (d) or (e) tax exception status. Note: Certain PNPs that have damage to their facilities are directed to apply to SBA loan first, there are important deadlines to apply for SBA, SBA Announcement No 20270-01.
PNP reference see page 43-46, FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_pappg-v4-updated-links_policy_6- 1-2020.pdf
The Federal share of assistance is not less than 75% of the eligible cost for emergency measures and permanent restoration.
Oregon Department of Emergency Management staff are conducting virtual Applicant Briefings to give an overview of the Public Assistance program and process. The briefings are approximately 60 minutes.
The agent, financial officer, or an appointee who will actually be using the information should attend this briefing.
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