Individual Assistance Programs (Housing Assistance and Other Needs Assistance) is sponsored by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) through state agencies. These programs can aid homeowners and renters with housing needs and necessary assistance through grants for temporary housing costs, home repairs, or other disaster-related expenses such as medical, dental, funeral, personal property, transportation, moving and storage.

Individual Assistance Program (FEMA Grants for Individuals and Households) is sponsored by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Provides grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and rebuilding after a federally declared disaster. It covers expenses not paid by insurance, such as home accessibility modifications and debris removal. This program is for individuals and families impacted by a presidentially declared disaster. The Red Cross often works in conjunction with FEMA to support individuals and families affected by disasters, making this a relevant opportunity for the Red Cross to be aware of for those they serve.

Public Assistance Program is sponsored by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). This program provides supplemental grants to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and certain types of private non-profits so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. This includes funding for the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly-owned facilities and the facilities of certain private nonprofit organizations. Community centers, including faith-based organizations, providing emergency protective measures such as sheltering and feeding survivors on behalf of state, local, tribal, or territorial governments may be reimbursed for costs.

FEMA Public Assistance Grants (Only Non-profits) is sponsored by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Faith-based organizations, community, volunteer, and non-profit organizations may be eligible to apply for FEMA grants in areas eligible for the FEMA Public Assistance program. This assistance may be provided for the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged facilities.

Presidential Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households - Other Needs is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security. This type of assistance supports disaster recovery by providing financial assistance for Other Needs Assistance to disaster survivors who, as a direct result of a major disaster or emergency, have necessary expenses and serious needs that are unmet through insurance or other means. This assistance is administered by the state, territorial, or tribal government or jointly between the state, territory, or tribe. Performance metrics for this program are established in accordance with the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993, as amended by the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010, to include: • Goal of 90% applicants satisfied with the simplicity of the Individuals and Households Program • Goal of an average of less than seven days for the timeliness of providing Individuals and Households Program awards, excluding Critical Needs Assistance and Clean and Sanitize Assistance • Goal of 68% applicants confident in FEMA Individuals and Households Assistance • Goal of 70% applicants satisfied with FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program application process Data gathering methodology for measuring performance and results is conducted through quarterly surveys with disaster survivors. This listing is currently active. Program number: 97.050. Last updated on 2023-09-01.