Grants Portal currently allows for a variety of methods to set up accounts and submit Requests for Public Assistance (RPAs). The RPA being FEMA's official application form that public and Private Nonprofit organizations are required to use to officially apply for disaster assistance (Separate from the creation of their Grants Portal account). As identified, some options are only available to Applicants of COVID-19 Declarations that are not Private Non-Profit (PNP) Applicants.
For an Applicant without a Grants Portal Account:
- An Applicant can create an account and submit an RPA directly through Grants Portal (COVID-19 Declarations only and not available to PNPs or tribes)
- An Applicant can request an account from the Recipient
- An Applicant can request an invitation from the Recipient to create an account
For an Applicant with existing Grants Portal Accounts:
- An Applicant can submit an RPA directly through Grants Portal
- An Applicant can request an RPA is submitted by the Recipient on their behalf
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ESTABLISH YOUR ACCOUNT
- Login to Grants Portal to finish establishing your profile by updating your preferred contacts. You should have received an email with a password. If you did not, let us know if you need help logging in - https://grantee.fema.gov/.
- When you've logged in and feel comfortable in the system go ahead and submit your Request for Public Assistance form. These are being held as a placeholder for now and won't start you on any sort of timeline. They will need your contact info, address, and EIN/DUNS number.
- Upload pay policies, procurement policies, insurance coverage/policies.
- Private Non-Profits (PNPs) upload tax exempt certification and organization bylaws
- If you need some help with grants portal, below is this week's training schedule. They also have a hotline that you can call for assistance at any time.
TRACK ALL COSTS
- Non-congregate sheltering - If you are doing a non-congregate sheltering mission for first responders, the homeless, or other vulnerable populations we encourage to reach out to Jessica McIntire (Shelter lead) and then review the non-congregate sheltering guidance on our website
- Eligibility factsheet - If you haven't already been, absolutely track any costs that the your agency/organization is incurring that are listed on the following factsheet. Some examples: OT costs, EOC costs, any out of the ordinary equipment purchases, disinfectant costs, and then things like PPE purchases, etc.
- Disaster finance management guide - For your finance staff, direct them to FEMA's COVID-19 specific disaster financial management guide. It's a short 2-page, useful summary of the things that FEMA will be looking out for. Also, we'd be glad to connect them with our finance team if it's helpful.
STAY CONNECTED
- Newsletter - Anyone who would like to be added to our newsletter or to view past updates can e-mail Aimee Mankins at aimee.mankins@delaware.gov or signup through our website.
- If you need some help with grants portal, below is this week's schedule.
- Call the hotline for assistance at any time
- Email us directly, Josh Kelly or Erin Norris
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Upcoming Grants Portal Training
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Grants Portal Applicant Basic Overview
Tues 5/5-Friday 5/8 at 11:00am
https://fema.zoomgov.com/j/1608993066
Meeting ID: 160 899 3066 Password: 724839
Wed, 5/6 & Friday, 5/8 at 2:00 pm
https://fema.zoomgov.com/j/1601049760
Meeting ID: 160 104 9760 Password: 330134
Applicant Session Topics:
- How to register and setup a new account
- Submit a Request for Public Assistance (RPA)
- Upload documents & create tiles
To join, click the link above at the designated time. If you have trouble logging in, try typing the URL into your browser rather than using the link and you may sign into Adobe as a guest. Any questions please contact: FEMA-Recovery-PA-Grants@fema.dhs.gov or call the Grants Manager Hotline @ 1-866-337-8448
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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
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FEMA PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FACT SHEETS & QUICK GUIDES
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FEMA/DEMA Public Assistance Slide Deck
In case you were not able to attend or you need a refresher, here is the slide deck from last week's DEMA/FEMA Public Assistance training. Future trainings are scheduled for next week. If you have any Public Assistance related questions, please direct them to Josh Kelly or Erin Norris.
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FEMA PA Grants Portal Grants Manager Video Series: Grants Portal Overview
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