Individual Assistance Program
Individual Assistance Program coordinates aid for Florida individuals, households, and businesses, connecting them with disaster assistance and resources to support recovery and address unmet needs.
This grant was recently updated
A December 26 application deadline was added for FEMA assistance for Florida Hurricane Isaias (4955-DR-FL). Florida was also added to the list of states with declared Individual Assistance disasters.
Funder: Florida Division of Emergency Management
Due Dates: December 26, 2026 (Florida Hurricane Isaias, 4955-DR-FL)
Funding Amounts: Assistance coordinated through federal, state, local, and volunteer programs
Summary: Coordinates disaster recovery assistance for individuals, households, and businesses affected by disasters or emergencies in Florida.
Key Information: For FEMA Individual Assistance, check whether your county is included in the declared disaster area.
Description
The Individual Assistance Program, administered by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), coordinates assistance for individuals, households, and businesses recovering from disasters or emergencies. Following a presidential disaster declaration, the program uses outreach and press releases to inform affected communities about available aid and how to access it.
The program brings together federal, state, local, and volunteer organizations to support disaster survivors. FEMA’s National Tele-registration Center processes applications, while Disaster Recovery Centers may provide further assistance in declared counties or on a regional basis. FDEM also connects survivors with outside agencies when disaster-related needs persist after insurance, government assistance, and personal resources have been exhausted.
