DEADLINE FOR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND NONPROFITS TO APPLY FOR FEMA’S PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO DEC. 31

City of Roswell, NM Government 

12-15-2024

***THE DEADLINE FOR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND NONPROFITS TO APPLY FOR FEMA’S PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO DEC. 31.***

The FEMA Public Assistance Program provides supplemental grants to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and certain types of private nonprofits so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.

After an event like the flooding that occurred in Chaves County in October, communities need help to cover their costs for things such as debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoring public infrastructure. FEMA also assists with protecting damaged facilities and infrastructure from future events by providing assistance for hazard mitigation measures during the recovery process that will further strengthen the facilities and infrastructure.

The four basic components of PA eligibility are applicant, facility, work and cost.

· An applicant must be a state, territory, tribe, local government, or certain type of private nonprofit organization.

· A facility must be a building, public works system, equipment, or improved and maintained 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 eligible applicant.

· Costs are expenses tied directly to eligible work, and must be adequately documented, authorized, necessary and reasonable. Eligible costs include labor, equipment, materials, contract work, and management costs.

Representatives of any entity or organization that could possibly use the PA Program should call the state Disaster Response and Recovery Call Center at 1-833-663-4736 to learn more about specific eligibility. Information is also found at www.fema.gov/assistance/public.