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Public Assistance Fact Sheets, Job Aids, and FAQs

Public Assistance (PA) fact sheets, job aids, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) provide general overviews of the PA process and program eligiblity.

Public Assistance Disaster Recovery Reform Act Fact Sheet

On October 5, 2018, the President signed the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) of 2018 into law as part of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. This Fact Sheet describes DRRA changes to the Public Assistance Program under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

Public Assistance Building Back Better Fact Sheet

This fact sheet focuses on all of the different ways PA funding can be used to reduce risk and increase resiliency.

Public Assistance Delivery Model Fact Sheet

An overview of PA's improved grant delivery process.

Public Assistance Grants Manager and Grants Portal Tool Fact Sheet

An overview of the new information-technology tool used to process Public Assistance grant applications.

Public Assistance Management Costs Interim Policy Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides an overview of the PA Management Costs Interim Policy that implements Section 1215 of the DRRA.

Public Assistance Reasonable Cost Evaluation Job Aid

This Job Aid supersedes FEMA’s Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot Program Validation of Subgrantee-Provided Cost Estimates Job Aid, dated May 20, 2013. It provides uniform guidance to FEMA personnel on evaluating cost reasonableness for Federal funds expended by non-Federal entities under the PA Program.

Public Assistance Debris Removal Tips Fact Sheet

Public Assistance Debris Removal Tips Fact Sheet

Public Assistance Private Property Debris Removal (PPDR) Fact Sheet

The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide key information to consider when planning for debris removal on private property. Private property debris removal (PPDR) is generally not eligible for reimbursement under the PA Program. However, when debris on private property is so widespread that it threatens public health and safety or economic recovery of a community, FEMA may provide PA funding for debris removal from private property.

Public Assistance Fact Sheet: Private Nonprofit Houses of Worship

FEMA announced on January 2, 2018, that PNP HOWs are eligible for disaster assistance as community centers without regard to their secular or religious nature. This fact sheet contains information about the eligibility of private nonprofit house of worship applicants.

Public Assistance Private Nonprofit Houses of Worship (with FAQ)

This fact sheet provides key information about the eligibility of PNP house of worship (HOW) applicants and includes a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section.

Public Assistance Contracting Requirements Checklist Fact Sheet

The purpose of this Fact Sheet is to provide Public Assistance applicants with key information they need to consider when using contracted resources.

Public Assistance Purchasing Goods or Services through Cooperative Programs Fact Sheet

Public Assistance Fact Sheet 2019

Public Assistance (PA) fact sheets, job aids, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) provide general overviews of the PA process and program eligiblity.

Last updated July 28, 2020