FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program provides federal assistance through grants to government organizations and certain private nonprofit organizations following a Presidential disaster declaration to quickly respond and recover from major disasters or emergencies.
Through the program, FEMA provides supplemental federal disaster grant assistance for debris removal, life-saving emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged publicly owned facilities, and the facilities of certain private non-profit organizations. The PA program also encourages protection of these damaged facilities from future events by providing assistance for hazard mitigation measures during the recovery process.
The federal share of assistance typically covers 75% of the eligible costs for emergency measures and permanent restoration. The remaining 25% non-federal share is the responsibility of the applicant.
Documentation
Current Disasters / Incidents
Public Assistance Documents/Resources
Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide – v3.1
Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide – v4 (Valid Only for Disasters Declared June 1, 2020 or Later)
Record Retention Policy and Dates (All Disasters)
Public Assistance Disaster Thresholds for FFY 2025
Public Assistance Award Notification Fact Sheet
Reporting/Request Forms
Public Assistance Quarterly Progress Report
Public Assistance Quarterly Subrecipient Monitoring
Public Assistance Excess Funds Usage Request Form
Public Assistance Reimbursement Request Form (Large Projects and Category Z Projects Only)
Public Assistance Project Completion and Certification Report
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Report
Exceptional Disaster Relief Loan Application
Public Assistance Applicant Survey (Risk Assessment Requirement)
Public Assistance Withdrawal Form
Administrative Costs Policy
Public Assistance Management Costs (Interim)
PA Program FAQs and Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)
Quarterly Progress Report QRG
Management Costs – Subrecipient FAQs
PAAP DAC – Subrecipient FAQs
Procurement
Roadmap to Procurement Compliance
FEMA Procurement Resources (Webpage Link)
FEMA Disaster Procurement Guide
FEMA Top 10 Procurement Mistakes Roadmap
FEMA Top 10 Procurement Mistakes Discovered in Audits
FEMA Procurement and Contracting Training
Public Assistance Hazard Mitigation (406)
FEMA 406 Hazard Mitigation Overview
FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis Overview (includes: Compliance information, Toolkit, Resources & Support)
For any questions regarding Public Assistance or Declared Disasters in New Hampshire, contact:
General NH Public Assistance Mailbox: NHPA@dos.nh.gov
