Virtual Applicant Briefings Scheduled
for Local Governments, Nonprofits and Houses of Worship to Apply for
Federal Public Assistance Funding
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[July 15, 2020]
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
is working with county emergency managers throughout the state to
ensure local governments impacted by COVID-19 have all documents and
paperwork necessary to qualify for federal public assistance
funding. In addition to local governments, the disaster declaration
also provides reimbursement availability for qualifying private
non-profit organizations and houses of worship.
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“The state is working closely with our local
partners to ensure our communities have the information they need to
apply for federal funding,” said Alicia Tate-Nadeau, Director of the
Illinois Emergency Management Agency. “Local taxing bodies,
non-profits and houses of worship can receive reimbursement for
emergency protective measures that are in direct response to the
COVID-19 pandemic, such as the purchase of personal protective
equipment (PPE). If you have questions about eligibility, we urge
you to contact your county emergency management office today.”
This week (June 1-6), applicant briefings are being conducted
virtually for potential applicants. These applicant briefings
provide an overview of the program requirements and instructions for
completing the required application forms.
To apply for assistance, each organization must complete and submit
FEMA Form 90-49, Request for Public Assistance to IEMA.
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Applicants will also be required to complete and
submit a Public Assistance Grant Agreement, a Public Assistance Risk
Assessment, and a FFATA Certification form to IEMA before grant
payments can be made. Qualifying private non-profit organizations
should contact the IEMA Public Assistance office to initiate their
Request for Public Assistance.
Public Assistance (PA) is available in all 102
counties in Illinois. 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.
As a reminder, public assistance funding 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.
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