COVID-19 Reimbursement Available
under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program
Virtual applicant briefings will guide
local governments, nonprofits and houses of worship through
reimbursement process
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[July 08, 2020]
To assist local governments, nonprofits and
religious organizations recoup funds expended during the ongoing
COVID-19 pandemic, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA),
and local emergency managers throughout the state, is encouraging
entities to attend the scheduled virtual briefings to begin the
reimbursement application process to receive federal funds.
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“There are more than 1,328 known eligible
applicants in the State of Illinois, yet only 159 have applied for
reimbursement to date. We do not want anyone to be left behind in
the recovery process,” said IEMA Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau. “This
funding mechanism is an economic lifeline for communities large and
small. Costs eligible for reimbursement include, but are not limited
to, overtime costs associated with the COVID-19 response, the
purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE), testing supplies
and equipment, housing assistance, purchase and distribution of
food, and more. If you have questions about eligibility, we urge you
to contact your county emergency management office today.”
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Public Assistance (PA) is available in all 102 counties in Illinois
where COVID-19 cases have been reported. Under the guidelines of the
PA program, local jurisdictions can be reimbursed up to 75 percent
of eligible costs for emergency protective measures associated with
the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to note that the Public
Assistance program does not reimburse for lost wages or revenue as a
result of the pandemic.
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Additionally, the Public Assistance program is not
for individuals or business owners affected by the pandemic. The
State of Illinois filed for federal Individual Assistance; however,
that request is still pending with the federal government. In the
meantime, the U.S. Small Business Administration has made resources
available for individuals and businesses. To learn more, visit the
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity website.
This week (July 6-10), applicant briefings will be conducted
virtually for potential applicants. These applicant briefings
provide an overview of the program requirements and instructions for
completing the required application forms. Previous webinars can be
found on the IEMA website to help guide applicants that are unable
to attend one of the scheduled briefings. For more information,
visit the
Illinois Emergency Management Agency website.
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