Policy, Guidance and Fact Sheets

Fire Management Assistance

Public Assistance

Non-Profits

Other Policy and Guidance

Floodplain Management

This page contains information about policies, guidance, and publications of the FEMA Public Assistance Program, including the FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide.

FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG)

FP 104-009-2 Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG) V4 (June 1, 2020)

The PA Policy and Program Guide (PAPPG) is a comprehensive, consolidated program and policy document for the Public Assistance Program. Additional guidance is provided below. Version 4 of the PAPPG is applicable to emergencies and major disasters declared on or after June 1, 2020. The previous version, Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (Version 3.1), applies to all emergencies and major disasters declared from August 23, 2017 through May 31, 2020.

Private Non-Profit Organizations

Public Assistance Fact Sheet: Private Nonprofit Houses of Worship
Since January 2018, PNP house of worship (HOW) have been able to apply for disaster assistance as community centers, regardless of their secular or religious nature. As long as they are open to the public like any other community center, they are eligible for the same aid funding as any other community center. This document describes the types of assistance HOWs can receive from FEMA.

Other Policy and Guidance

Disaster Recovery Reform Act

Section 1215 Management Costs
Section 1230a Common Interest Community Eligibility
Section 1235(b) Consensus-Based Codes and Standards
Refer to the Public Assistance Fact Sheets to obtain a copy of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act Public Assistance Program Amendments Policy Fact Sheet.

Policy and Publication Archives

Disaster-Specific Guidance

Floodplain Management

Floodplain Management Requirements for Agricultural and Accessory Structures