Government and non-profit organizations may be eligible to receive assistance for COVID-19 work under FEMA’s Public Assistance program.
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Download the Applying for FEMA Funding for COVID-19 Flyer.
Steps for Applying
1. Submit a Request for Public Assistance
The deadline to submit a Request for Public Assistance (RPA) to sign up with FEMA as an Applicant was July 1, 2022.
2. Submit Claims
Submit claims by filling out a project application at grantee.fema.gov. Select Applicant Event Level Profile tobegin the application.
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The deadline to submit claims for any work performed from January 20, 2020 through July 1, 2022 is December 31, 2022.
Organizations may continue to submit claims for work performed after July 1, 2022.
3. Final Reconciliation and Project Closeout
Final reconciliation and project closeout will take place after funding is awarded and work for that project is complete.
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Need Help?
Call the hotline at 1-866-337-8448 or email the Grants Portal team.