Application Process
Overview
After a natural or man-made event that causes extensive damage, FEMA coordinates with the State to implement the Public Assistance Grant Program. The funding process consists of the following steps:
- Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA)
- Presidential Disaster Declaration
- Applicants' Briefing by Grantee
- Submission of Request for Public Assistance by Applicant
- Kick-off Meeting with Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC)
- Project Formulation and Cost Estimating
- Project Review and Validation
- Obligation of Federal Funds and Disbursement to Subgrantees
- Appeals and Closeout
Last Modified: Thursday, 04-Jun-2009 12:48:17 EDT