FEMA FEMA Public Assistance and Grant Programs

Question 1

What is FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program?

Accepted Answer

A grant program that reimburses state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for disaster response and recovery costs

Answer

PA reimburses eligible applicants for emergency protective measures, debris removal, and restoration of damaged infrastructure.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an eligible category under FEMA's Public Assistance program?

Accepted Answer

Private individual housing repair

Answer

PA does not fund private individual housing repair — that falls under the Individual Assistance program.

Question 3

Under FEMA's PA program, what are 'Category A' and 'Category B' work?

Accepted Answer

Category A is debris removal and Category B is emergency protective measures

Answer

Categories A and B are emergency work categories covering debris removal and emergency protective measures respectively.

Question 4

What is the standard federal cost share for FEMA Public Assistance grants?

Accepted Answer

75% federal, 25% non-federal

Answer

The standard PA cost share is 75% federal funding with 25% from state and local governments.

Question 5

Which type of organization, besides governments, may be eligible for FEMA Public Assistance?

Accepted Answer

Private nonprofit organizations that provide critical services to the general public

Answer

Private nonprofits providing critical services like hospitals, utilities, and emergency services may be eligible for PA.

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