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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.
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Individual Assistance | NC DPS The Individual Assistance program provides assistance to homeowners and renters whose primary residences were damaged or destroyed by a natural or manmade disaster.
Individuals who face displacement from their homes due to disaster-related income loss; Homes that are inaccessible due to road, bridge, and culvert or driveway washout; High quality inspections of disaster damaged dwellings as the basis for determining the kinds and amounts of assistance to be provided to individuals and families.
Processing services for disaster applicants to give assistance as quickly as possible while ensuring proper stewardship of federal funds and; Providing housing resources through the state of North Carolina or FEMA for disaster victims. Survivors can register for help by: Registering online at www. DisasterAssistance.
gov Calling toll-free to 800-621-FEMA (3362) between 7 a. m. and 10 p.
m. Applying for federal assistance directly through their web enabled mobile phone devices or smartphones. Visit fema.
gov and follow the link to www. disasterassistance. gov to apply for federal assistance.
Visiting a local Disaster Recovery Center. Financial Assistance can be used for: Housing - homeowners and renters receive funds to rent a different place to live. Repair - homeowners receive grants to repair damage from the disaster that is not covered by insurance.
Other needs assistance - grants for necessary and serious needs caused by the disaster. This includes medical, dental, funeral, personal property, transportation, vehicle repair or replacement, moving and storage and other expenses that FEMA approves. The homeowner may need to apply for an SBA loan before receiving this type of assistance.
FEMA can't duplicate payments. If a loss is covered by another source, such as insurance, or is taken care of by a volunteer group, donation or gift, FEMA cannot pay for that cost again. Duplicate payments are prohibited by law.
Renters or homeowners who suffered any damage or loss should apply for assistance. There is no need to wait for an insurance inspection. Before survivors call or go online, they should gather the following basic information: Telephone number where applicant can be reached; Address of the damaged property; Brief description of disaster-related damages and losses; Insurance information; and Direct deposit information.
If an inspection is needed to determine eligibility, the inspector will usually make an appointment within five days. Survivors can clean up before the inspection. They should take pictures of the damage and property that had to be removed.
If survivors were displaced from their home and incurred hotel expenses, or purchased clean-up or repair materials, they should save those receipts because these MAY be eligible for reimbursement. All applicants will receive a letter from FEMA regarding their request for federal assistance. State Individual Assistance Program Contacts: Individual Assistance Branch Manager-Recovery Michele.
harrison@ncdps. gov For all other information Email: IARecovery@ncdps. gov This page was last modified on 04/09/2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals or households that have suffered damage in a Presidentially-declared disaster that has been approved for Individual Assistance. Applicants typically must register with FEMA. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Individual Assistance Programs (Housing Assistance and Other Needs Assistance) is funded by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) through state agencies. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) is a grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services that funds target hardening and security enhancements for nonprofit organizations at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. Awards of up to $200,000 per organization are available, with $76 million allocated in the latest funding round. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating in California. Funded activities include physical security improvements and vulnerability assessments to protect against threats. The program requires applicants to complete a Vulnerability Assessment Worksheet as part of the application process. Support services applicants had an extended deadline of January 12, 2026. Interested nonprofits should consult Cal OES for future application cycles and updated grant rules and regulations.
FY 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) – Mississippi is a grant from the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (MOHS) that funds local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency operations agencies for homeland security preparedness. FEMA-provided funds can be used for equipment, training, exercises, and supplies to protect against terrorism and other threats. The FY26 application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026, and applications are submitted via the MOHS JotForm portal. National priorities require allocating at least 10% toward border crisis response and 3% toward election security. Sub-applications are accepted from local, state, and tribal entities within Mississippi. Contact mohsgrants@dps.ms.gov for program inquiries.
On June 15, FEMA opened simultaneous application windows for the FY 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant ($337 million) and the FY 2026 Emergency Operations Center Grant ($83 million). Both close July 15. The combined $420 million pool funds personnel, training, equipment, planning, and EOC construction across state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. The single-month window is unusually tight for two flagship preparedness programs that have historically opened in late winter. Here is the strategic read on activity eligibility, the EMPG-versus-EOC split, the formula versus competitive mechanics, and how applicants should sequence work in a 30-day cycle.
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