Public Assistance Resource Library

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The COVID-19 incident period ended on May 11, 2023. FEMA will continue to provide funeral assistance until Sept. 30, 2025, to those who have lost loved ones due to this pandemic.

The Public Assistance Resource Library contains general program and disaster-specific guidance that focuses on restoring public infrastructure for communities affected by major disasters or emergencies.

You can search for a document by its title, or filter the collection to browse by:

  • Topic: Cost Evaluations, private nonprofits, emergency protective measures, etc.
  • Document Type: Fact sheet, policy, infographic, etc.
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Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) and Emergency Protective Measures for COVID-19 Fact Sheet

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency Coordinating Public Assistance and Other Sources of Federal Funding Fact Sheet

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Alternate Care Site (ACS) “Warm Sites” Fact Sheet

Addresses immediate and projected needs from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments may, under certain conditions, be reimbursed through FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) Program for costs associated with keeping Alternate Care Sites (ACS), including temporary and expanded medical facilities, minimally operational when COVID19 cases diminish and the facilities are no longer in use.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Purchase and Distribution of Food Eligible for Public Assistance

This policy is applicable to eligible PA applicants only and is exclusive to emergency and major disaster declarations for the COVID19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Non-Congregate Sheltering FAQs

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Private Nonprofit Organizations Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides guidance for determining the eligibility of PNP applicants and work performed in accordance with the COVID-19 emergency and major disaster declarations.

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Floodplain Considerations for Temporary Critical Facilities for COVID-19 Fact Sheet

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Accessible Public Service Announcements Category B: Emergency Protective Measures Fact Sheet

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Non-Congregate Sheltering Delegation of Authority Fact Sheet

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National Guard Support for COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts