Public Assistance
Forecasted
Public Assistance supports Vermont governments and certain private nonprofits with debris removal, emergency protective measures, and public facility restoration to help communities recover from disasters.
Funder: Vermont Department of Public Safety
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (RPA deadline)
Funding Amounts: Reimbursement of at least 75% of eligible disaster costs, with supplemental state assistance
Summary: Public Assistance supports Vermont governments and certain private nonprofits with disaster debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration of public facilities.
Key Information: Private nonprofits must provide services of a governmental nature open to everyone in the community.
Description
FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides federal disaster assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and permanent restoration or replacement of damaged public facilities. Vermont Emergency Management (VEM), a division of the Vermont Department of Public Safety, administers the program as the state’s recipient. Assistance reimburses eligible costs resulting from a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency.
The program serves state and local government organizations and certain private nonprofit organizations. Public facilities supported through the program must be owned and operated by an eligible applicant. VEM is Vermont’s sole program authority and main point of contact. In partnership with VEM, the Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) maintains municipal recovery guidance, tools, forms, and templates.
