FEMA FEMA Grant Management & Federal Assistance 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Category A

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance)

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Closeout Report

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

$1 million or more in estimated costs

Answer

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

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FEMA FEMA Grant Management & Federal Assistance 2