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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.
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Assistance for Governments and Private Non-Profits After a Disaster | FEMA. gov NOTICE: Due to the lapse in federal funding, portions of this website may not be updated and some non-disaster assistance transactions submitted via the website may not be processed or responded to until after appropriations are enacted. Get more information .
Assistance for Governments and Private Non-Profits After a Disaster FEMA’s Public Assistance 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.
After an event like a hurricane, tornado, earthquake or wildfire, communities need help to cover their costs for debris removal, life-saving emergency protective measures, and restoring public infrastructure. FEMA also encourages protecting these damaged facilities from future events by providing assistance for hazard mitigation measures during the recovery process. Applicants, recipients and subrecipents login: grantee.
fema. gov . Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide Version 5 FEMA is publishing the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide Version 5, which simplifies eligibility, streamlines processes and supports resilience for states, Tribal Nations, territories and certain nonprofits that are recovering from disasters.
The updated policy applies to disasters that are declared on or after Jan. 6, 2025. Eligibility for Public Assistance Grant Funding The four basic components of eligibility are applicant , facility , work and cost .
An applicant must be a state, territory, tribe, local government or private nonprofit organization. A facility must be a building, public works system, equipment or natural feature. Work is categorized as either "emergency" or "permanent."
It must be required as a result of the declared incident, located within the designated disaster area, and is the legal responsibility of the applicant. Cost is the funding tied directly to eligible work, and must be adequately documented, authorized, necessary and reasonable. Eligible costs include labor, equipment, materials, contract work, as well as direct and indirect administrative costs.
View the full eligibility details and requirements . Process of Public Assistance Overview of the process from when the disaster is declared to closeout of the grant. Audits, Arbitration and Appeals Overview of the appeals and audit process, including the searchable database of FEMA responses to applicant appeals for assistance.
Community Disaster Loan Program The Community Disaster Loan Program provides funding for local governments to operate their essential community services after substantial revenue loss caused by a disaster. Public Assistance Resource Libraries Official guidance, policies, news advisories and related publications that govern the program.
Public Assistance Hazard Mitigation Public Assistance hazard mitigation provides funding to protect damaged public infrastructure from future events and helps communities build back better. Video tutorials and tips to guide the process of applying for a Public Assistance grant. Simplifying the Public Assistance Program Find information on how FEMA is improving Public Assistance.
Get guidance on debris removal activities for state, local, tribal and territorial governments. Fire Management Assistance Grants Funding for the mitigation, management and control of fires on publicly or privately owned forests or grasslands.
Explore resources to help with the application and appeals process, including: Cooperative Purchasing Programs Per Capita Impact Indicator Procurement and Contracting Schedule of Equipment Rates Access Our Suite of Tools Public Assistance Program & Policy Guide (PAPPG) Version 5 of FEMA's PAPPG is applicable to emergencies and major disasters declared on or after Jan. 6, 2025.
Public Assistance Simplified Procedures Policy This policy streamlines application procedure for Small Project funding under the PA program to simplify implementation of the PA program and support rapid recovery for Applicants. Last updated April 8, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and certain types of private non-profit organizations with state or IRS tax exempt status. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Public Assistance Program is funded by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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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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