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.

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Partial Implementation of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard for Public Assistance (Interim)

The policy establishes requirements for elevating and floodproofing structures funded under the Public Assistance program.

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Public Assistance Arbitration Process Map

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ARCHIVED: COVID-19 Pandemic Public Assistance Disposition Requirements for Equipment and Supplies Frequently Asked Questions Version 1

ARCHIVED: This document provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about disposition requirements for equipment and supplies for all emergency and major disaster declarations for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This document applies to all FEMA projects funded under a COVID-19 emergency or major disaster declaration.

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Public Assistance Appeals and Arbitration Policy

The policy mandates that for incidents declared on or after January 1, 2022, applicants and recipients must submit appeals electronically through FEMA’s Grants Portal and clarifies the applicants right to arbitration. The policy clarifies requirements for Public Assistance Appeals and Audits under Stafford Act Section 403 and 44 C.F.R. 206.206.

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COVID-19 Public Assistance Progress, Success, and Next Steps Presentation

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Public Assistance Arbitration Fact Sheet

This Fact Sheet explains how certain applicants for FEMA Public Assistance may request arbitration with the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA).

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Completing and Submitting Streamlined Project Applications Applicant and Requirement Information

This document provides step-by-step guidance for Applicants and Recipients on completing, submitting, and tracking streamlined Project Applications.

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COVID-19 Public Assistance Implementation – Progress, Success and Next Steps

This memo provides guidance on deadlines for submitting Request for Public Assistance (RPA) and an interim deadline to submit claims related to COVID-19 declared incidents.

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Guidance on COVID-19 Requests for Public Assistance and Project Applications

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Temporary Extension of FEMA Policy Emergency Non-Congregate Sheltering During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (Interim) (Version 3), FP 104-009-18, 4th extension

This memo extends the Emergency Non-Congregate Sheltering during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (Version 3) Interim Policy through July 1, 2022, and supplements the policy requirements.

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