Local Government Capital Grants Application Checklist

Before completing the application for the Hurricane Helene Local Government Capital Grant Program, please review this checklist.

Steps to Prepare Your Grant Application

  • 1

    Confirm Eligiblity

    Am I located in the Hurricane Helene FEMA designated areas?

    Am I a unit of local government or federally recognized tribe?

  • 2

    Collect Information to Fill out Application Form

    1. Specific type of unit of local government or federally recognized tribe  
    2. Primary point of contact  
    3. FEMA Public Assistance Category  
    4. FEMA Public Assistance Application Status
    5. Other funding applied for or planning to apply for (project specific)
    6. Description/Summary of Infrastructure damage  
    7. Proposed project Details and Location  
      • Project Summary
      • Address, coordinates, or cross roads
      • City or nearest city
      • County
      • ZIP Code
    8. Proposed Project Dates and Cost - Anticipated Start and End date (can be in the past if project is complete)
    9. Proposed Project Total Cost - the cost of the project not considering any particular source of funding
    10. Grant Amount Requested - There is 5% cap ($2,487,500) per recipient. Please do not request more than we are statutorily able to award
  • 3

    Collect Electronic Copies of Documents You Will Need to Upload into Application

    1. Damage documentation (reports, images, etc.)
    2. If you have a FEMA denial document (email, letter, or otherwise, please include a typed description if you provide a supplemental document from a formal letter), this can be uploaded
    3. If you do not have a FEMA denial, please upload a statement explaining why the project is ineligible for FEMA PA funding
  • 4

    Apply

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    Applications are due November 21.