Resource Library for Individual Assistance

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Program & Policy Guide

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This resource library provides information on policies, guidance, and other materials intended to help you understand FEMA's Individual Assistance programs.

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FEMA's most-requested fact sheets about getting help after a disaster.

Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide

Since publishing the Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide (IAPPG) version 1.1 in May 2021, we've made several changes.

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View older versions of the IAPPG.

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Qualifying for Disaster Assistance: Citizenship and Immigration Status Flyer

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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 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 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 Needs Assessment

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

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Disaster Case Management Request for Proposal 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 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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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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Serious Needs Assistance: FEMA Quick Reference Guide

Serious Needs Assistance helps survivors pay for expenses related to a disaster, such as food, water, baby formula and other emergency supplies.

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