FEMA Grant Management & Federal Assistance Flashcards

Under FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program, which category covers debris removal following a disaster?

Answer: Category A

Public Assistance Category A specifically covers debris removal, including the clearance and removal of debris from public roads, waterways, and public property.

What is the purpose of FEMA's Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) in the grant application process?

Answer: To demonstrate that the benefits of a mitigation project outweigh its costs

FEMA requires a BCA with a ratio of 1.0 or greater to demonstrate that a mitigation project's benefits justify its costs before approving HMGP funding.

Which federal regulation governs the administrative requirements for FEMA grants awarded to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments?

Answer: 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance)

2 CFR Part 200, the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements, governs all federal grants including those from FEMA.

What is the term for the final report a FEMA grant recipient submits to document how funds were used and outcomes achieved?

Answer: Closeout Report

A Closeout Report is submitted by the recipient at the end of the grant period to document expenditures, project accomplishments, and remaining obligations.

Under FEMA Public Assistance, what is the 'large project' threshold that triggers a more detailed project worksheet review?

Answer: $1 million or more in estimated costs

Projects with estimated eligible costs of $1 million or more are classified as large projects and undergo more detailed FEMA review and oversight.

What FEMA program specifically funds projects that reduce flood damage to structures with repetitive flood insurance loss claims?

Answer: Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)

The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program provides funds to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to repetitive-loss NFIP-insured properties.