FEMA Public Assistance: Private Nonprofit Organizations

Public Assistance can reimburse the costs for emergency protective measures, debris removal, and infrastructure repairs or replacement needed due to disaster-related damage.

• FEMA will provide reimbursement of at least 75 percent of eligible costs, with the state and local governments sharing the remaining 25 percent of costs. Eligible entities include state governments, local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations, such as schools and public utility districts.
• Although funds are awarded to government entities and certain private nonprofits, the Public Assistance program is intended to benefit everyone — neighborhoods, cities, counties and states. Public Assistance dollars help clean up disaster-related debris, repair roads and bridges and put utilities and water systems back in order.