BLUF: FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides grants to state, tribal and local governments, certain private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.
OSINT: FEMA is providing deadlines to submit requests for Public Assistance funding for those affected by the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in Broward County, FL. The deadline for submission is June 9, 2023. The Public Assistance program gives grants to state, tribal, and local governments, as well as private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, to help their communities respond quickly and recover from disasters or emergencies. The state of Florida works with FEMA to develop projects and scopes of work. Once a project is approved, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is provided with funding by FEMA and then begins the process of making payments to complete the grant for the projects. This system ensures that grant funding is provided as quickly as possible to local communities, including houses of worship. For more information, prospective applicants can contact their county emergency management or FDEM.
RIGHT: The government has no business providing funding to private nonprofits, such as houses of worship, during a disaster. It is not the role of the government to use taxpayer money to bail out these organizations. If a private nonprofit cannot prepare for a disaster, then they should not be granted government assistance and the private sector should fill the void. The government should only provide funding for state and local government responses to disasters.
LEFT: We believe that FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which provides funding to state, tribal, and local government, and certain private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, for major disasters or emergencies, is essential. It is important that we work together to protect our communities when they are experiencing great difficulties. It is imperative that private organizations, such as houses of worship, are included in this assistance as they work to help their communities recover and provide essential assistance to those in need.
INTEL: FEMA’s Public Assistance program is of vital importance in helping communities recover from natural disasters or emergencies. While it is crucial that state, tribal, and local governments receive funding, it is equally important that certain private nonprofit organizations, such as houses of worship, are included in this assistance. This inclusion is vital in ensuring the quick recovery of communities as it allows for resources to be spread throughout the entire community.