How to Apply for the FEMA Grant

1. Obtain a free Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number, if you don’t already have one. This is used to identify your organization and to track how federal money is allocated.

2. Fill out the FEMA Request for Public Assistance form: OMB 1660-0017).

3. If you’re a nonprofit organization, fill out a Private Nonprofit (NP) Questionnaire or Government Questionnaire.

4. Submit the completed forms to the email provided by your county’s emergency management office. If you’re a nonprofit, you also need to submit your:
          1. Nonprofit bylaws
          2. Tax Exempt Certification letter
          3. 501(c)(3) Certification

5. If approved, you will receive a user name and passcode to the FEMA portal. Please note: Applying for this program does not guarantee reimbursement. FEMA will consider your application and determine whether your institution is eligible for funding.

6. On the FEMA portal, submit a copy of the StepNpull invoice and the amount of time you spent on placing the order.