Eligibility Regulations

FEMA PA Laws

Detailed Discussion

  • Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
  • The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, or Stafford Act, is the law Congress passed to authorize Federal support for disaster relief. Sections 403 and 406 are especially relevant to Public Assistance and provide a legal basis for project eligibility and administration.
  • Link   Last Updated: October 4th, 2019 2:16 PM CDT
  • Federal Code of Regulations Title 44 Section 206 Subpart G
  • 44 CFR 206(g) contains the federal administrative rules on Public Assistance (PA)Program Administration. These rules outline FEMA's PA administrative policies and set specific requirements for how the program operates.
  • Link   Last Updated: October 4th, 2019 2:17 PM CDT
  • Federal Code of Regulations Title 44 Section 206 Subpart H
  • 44 CFR 206(h) contains the federal rules on what types of projects are eligible to receive Public Assistance (PA) funding.
  • Link   Last Updated: October 4th, 2019 2:18 PM CDT
  • PA Program and Policy Guide Navigation Tips and Tricks (2016)
  • This document provides tips and tricks for accessing and navigating the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG).
  • Document   Last Updated: October 4th, 2019 2:29 PM CDT
  • Public Assistance Policy Archive
  • This page includes archived Public Assistance (PA) policies that have been superseded. Disasters declared while these policies were in effect should refer to them for guidance.
  • Link   Last Updated: October 4th, 2019 2:29 PM CDT
  • Public Assistance Appeals Database
  • The Appeals Database is an online, searchable database containing FEMA responses to applicant appeals for assistance.
  • Link   Last Updated: October 4th, 2019 2:30 PM CDT

Subrecipient Certification for Small Projects (Optional)

For use with approval by the IBD and Recpient. Guidance and forms for Subrecipient Certification for Small Projects where a subrecipient completed all work for projects that FEMA classified as Category B-G work, a subrecipient will submit summary cost documentation and a certification.

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