Requests should be submitted based on the state and/or local public health orders, along with relevant public health guidance that recommends sheltering be conducted in the manner that is being requested for reimbursement and must meet the criteria of the guidance issued by FEMA for COVID-19. In instances where the state is issuing the public health order along with relevant public health guidance for non-congregate sheltering for the state, it is possible for FEMA to approve a state-wide request.
A state-wide non-congregate sheltering request should outline the state’s non-congregate sheltering plan with options that will be utilized in the state by local governments. Upon pre-approval of non-congregate sheltering, the state can be the sub-recipient, or a county/local government can be a sub-recipient.
Tracking mechanisms must be in place to provide data and documentation to establish the eligibility of costs for which the Applicant is requesting Public Assistance funding (including the need for non-congregate sheltering of each individual, length of stay, and costs). As with any activity, lack of support documentation may result in FEMA determining that some or all of the costs are ineligible.
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