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Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide

Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide (IAPPG) Version 1.1 Amended FP 104-009-03 July 2025

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The Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide (IAPPG) is a comprehensive guide for all FEMA Individual Assistance Programs. The IAPPG Version 1.1 Amended, July 2025, supersedes the IAPPG Version 1.1 dated May 2021, and the policy changes to the Individuals and Households Program resulting from the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, Section 1212 Memorandum, dated March 25, 2019.

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Transitional Sheltering Assistance Terms and Conditions

Outlines the terms and conditions for an eligible disaster survivor to stay in a TSA hotel/motel room.

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Qualifying for Disaster Assistance: Citizenship and Immigration Status Flyer

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Start Your Recovery Process Zip File

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Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide (IAPPG) Version 1.1

The Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide (IAPPG) is a comprehensive guide for all FEMA Individual Assistance Programs. The IAPPG Version 1.1 Amended, July 2025, supersedes the IAPPG Version 1.1 dated May 2021, and the policy changes to the Individuals and Households Program resulting from the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, Section 1212 Memorandum, dated March 25, 2019.

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Help with Funerals and Burials

FEMA may provide money to help survivors cover funeral or burial expenses caused by a Presidentially declared disaster.

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Help with Erosion, Sinkholes, or Washouts

FEMA provides money to eligible homeowners whose home has or is in danger of having disaster damage from erosion, sinkholes, or washouts to help with costs that home insurance does not cover.

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Help with Transportation Needs

FEMA provides money to eligible survivors with disaster-damaged vehicles to help with repair or replacement costs that car insurance does not cover.

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Application for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance

FEMA Form FF-104-FY-21-115

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Disaster Case Management Justification Brief

Resource to assist non-federal entities in applying for the Disaster Case Management federal award. Additional documents include the Needs Assessment, Request for Proposal Template and Work Plan Template.

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Disaster Case Management Work Plan Template

Resource to assist non-federal entities in applying for the Disaster Case Management federal award. Additional documents include the Justification Brief, Needs Assessment and Request for Proposal Template.

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