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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. announced that funding to support all eligible COVID-19 work will continue at a 100% federal cost share through April 1, 2022.
This funding will be available to local, state, tribal or territorial governments and certain non-profit organizations for eligible costs associated with ongoing COVID-19 recovery efforts and vaccine initiatives.
FEMA will continue to provide 100% of the federal funding for National Guard activities to combat and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. National Guard activities under Title 32 remain under the command and control of their respective governors but are funded by the Department of Defense. FEMA has mission assigned the Department of Defense to fund Title 32 National Guard deployments to support state and territorial efforts in response to the pandemic.
The National Guard will continue assisting with vaccine distribution as their medical teams continue supporting direct patient care. National Guard teams help distribute food and PPE, as well as support contact tracing and testing.
To date, FEMA has provided more than $32.1 billion in COVID-19 assistance including $6.1 billion for vaccination support. Previously, President Biden approved FEMA to provide 100% cost share for these measures until December 31, 2021.
FEMA is seeking public feedback on architect resource typing definition documents. This 30-day national engagement period will conclude at 5 p.m. ET on Dec. 17.
Resource typing documents enhance the interoperability and effectiveness of mutual aid by establishing baseline qualifications. This facilitates the sharing of deployable resources at all jurisdictional levels.
Public feedback provides an opportunity for interested parties to comment on the draft documents to ensure they are relevant to all implementing partners.
To provide comments on the draft document, complete the feedback form and submit the form to FEMA-NIMS@fema.dhs.gov.
The FEMA and AmeriCorps partnership program, FEMA Corps, is seeking talented and enthusiastic adults between 18 – 26 years old to serve the country before, during and after disasters.
FEMA Corps is a volunteer service program to give young adults the chance to be exposed to and work in the field of emergency management. Over the course of 12 months, FEMA Corps works to assist communities prepare for and respond to disasters. Members will travel across the country to assist in FEMA’s mission.
Service members are also provided housing, food and a living allowance. After successful completion of the service term, alumni receive an education award that may be used to repay federal student loans or pay for tuition at an accredited higher education facility.
The program is an excellent way to gain experience in emergency management. Many FEMA Corps alumni go on to become professionals at FEMA and other levels of government.
Applications are now open for the next class of FEMA Corps that begins in March. The deadline to apply is Nov. 30.
Go to AmeriCorps.gov or FEMA.gov to learn more. For questions, contact fema-corps-program@fema.dhs.gov.
FEMA will host the second annual FEMA Civil Rights Summit, continuing a crucial conversation on advancing equity in disasters. The Civil Rights Summit 2.0 will build upon the inaugural summit hosted in the fall of 2020 by providing continued opportunity to share information about FEMA’s Office of Equal Rights, civil rights and equity efforts. The summit will be held from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 17.
Perspectives and feedback from the public are critical to ensure FEMA effectively prepares and serves all communities as we execute our mission. Please register on FEMA's Zoom webpage in advance to join the summit discussion!
Visit FEMA.gov for the summit agenda and additional information.
FEMA Seeks Public Comment on the National Flood Insurance Program Standards
FEMA published a notice in the Federal Register seeking public comment on the National Flood Insurance Program's minimum floodplain management standards. This notice is to gather comments on opportunities to adapt floodplain management standards to help communities become safer, stronger and more resilient.
Written comments can be submitted to the Federal eRulemaking Portal, Docket ID: FEMA-2021-2024. The 60-day comment period will conclude on Dec. 13. For background information on the NFIP and the comment period, visit FEMA.gov.
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FEMA Hosts Nonprofit Security Grant Program Webinars
FEMA, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, invites the faith-based community, houses of worship and nonprofit organizations to participate in Nonprofit Security Grant Program webinars.
- Webinar at 3 p.m. ET on Nov. 19.
Register in advance to attend the webinar. Additional webinar information can be found on FEMA.gov.
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FEMA Opens Applications for Assistance to Firefighters Grants
On Nov. 8, FEMA opened the application period for $414 million in funding available through the Fiscal Year 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grants. The application period will close at 5 p.m. ET on Dec. 17.
To support the fire community in the application process, FEMA is offering webinars throughout November, including some specifically for tribal nations. Information on the webinars, including sessions for tribal nations, is available at FEMA.gov.
Additional information on the grant program is available online at Assistance to Firefighters Grants | FEMA.gov. For questions, contact the Fire Grants Help Desk via email at firegrants@fema.dhs.gov.
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FEMA Seeks Public Feedback on Position Documents
FEMA is seeking public feedback on 24 fire management and suppression documents. This 30-day national engagement period will conclude at 5 p.m. ET on Dec. 3, 2021.
To provide comments on the draft documents, complete the feedback form and submit the form to FEMA-NIMS@fema.dhs.gov no later than 5 p.m. ET on Dec. 3.
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