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  Cora Brown Fund The Cora Brown Fund uses funds made possible by a bequest of funds from the late Cora C. Brown of Kansas City, Missouri, who left a portion of her estate to the United States for the purpose of helping ... view more
  Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training

The Crisis Counseling program, which is funded by FEMA and executed by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, provides immediate crisis counseling services to victims of a major Federally declared disaster for the purpose of re... view more

  Disaster Legal Services Disaster Legal Services (DLS) provides legal assistance to low-income individuals who, prior to or as a result of a disaster, are unable to secure legal services adequate to meet their disaster-related needs. When the President declares a major disas... view more
  Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Locator A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is a readily accessible facility or mobile office where applicants may visit for information about FEMA or other disaster assistance programs, or for questions related to your case. The Disaster Recovery Center Locato... view more
  EMI Independent Study Program The EMI Independent Study program consists of self-paced courses designed for both the general public and people who have emergency management responsibilities. They are offered free-of-charge to all who qualify for enrollment, and college credit can... view more
  EMI Residential Education Program The Emergency Management Institute Residential Education Program improves emergency management practices among state, local and tribal government managers, and Federal officials, in response to emergencies and disasters. Programs embody the Comprehen... view more
  EMI Training Assistance The Training Assistance program defrays travel and per diem expenses of State, local and tribal emergency management personnel who attend training courses conducted by the Emergency Management Institute... view more
  FEMA Housing Portal

The FEMA Housing Portal is intended to help individuals and families who have been displaced by a disaster find a place to live. The portal consolidates rental resources to help individuals and families find available rental units in their area. R... view more

  First Responder Counter-Terrorism Training Assistance The First Responder Counter-Terrorism Training Assistance Program provides training to enhance the capabilities of first responders in managing the consequences of terrorist acts.... view more
  Individual and Family Grants for Disaster Victims The Individual and Family Grant Program (IFG) provides money for the necessary expenses of disaster victims, which cannot be met through other forms of disaster assistance, including ... view more
  Individuals and Households Program – Housing Assistance

The Individuals and Households Program provides assistance to individuals and households affected by a disaster to enable them to address necessary expenses and serious needs, which cannot be met through other forms of disaster assistance or insur... view more

  Individuals and Households Program – Other Needs Assistance

The Individual and Household Assistance program provides aid to individuals and households affected by a disaster to enable them to address necessary expenses and serious needs, which cannot be met through other forms of disaster assistance or ins... view more

  National Fire Academy Educational Program The National Fire Academy Education Program provides training to any individual who is a member of a fire department or has significant responsibility for fire prevention and control.... view more
  National Fire Academy Training Assistance The National Fire Academy Assistance Program provides travel stipends to students attending Academy courses.... view more
  National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in 1968. The NFIP, managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), enables homeowners, business owners and renters in participating communities to purchase federally backed fl... view more

  State Fire Training Systems Grants The State Fire Training Systems Grant program provides financial assistance to firefighters and emergency response personnel for the delivery of a variety of National Fire Academy courses/programs.... view more
  The National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System The National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System (NEFRLS) helps reunite families separated by a disaster. It allows displaced individuals to register and provide information about their current location and situation, and then allows them to... view more
  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) The US Citizenship and Immigration Services is a Federal agency within the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that administers the nation's immigration laws relating to immigration benefits and se... view more
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