{"id":56997,"date":"2017-09-26T11:08:37","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T11:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viconsortium.com\/?p=56997"},"modified":"2017-09-26T11:08:37","modified_gmt":"2017-09-26T11:08:37","slug":"fema-public-assistance-funds-available-to-eligible-government-departments-semi-autonomous-agencies-and-certain-private-non-profit-organizations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wp.viconsortium.com\/?p=56997","title":{"rendered":"FEMA Public Assistance Funds Available To Eligible Government Departments, Semi-Autonomous Agencies And Certain Private Non-Profit Organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"divtagdefaultwrapper\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"\">The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency has invited all government departments and semi-autonomous agencies which sustained damages as a result of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, to attend the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Grant Applicants\u2019 Briefing\u00a0on\u00a0Thursday, September 28 at the\u00a0Charlotte Amalie High School auditorium\u00a0from\u00a010:00 a.m. -12 noon.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"divtagdefaultwrapper\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"divtagdefaultwrapper\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"\">According to a VITEMA release, FEMA Public Assistance grant provides funds to eligible government departments and semiautonomous agencies for the restoration of public roads and facilities following a Presidential disaster declaration. Certain private non-profits (PNPs) could be eligible for assistance if they can provide an IRS letter of 501 (c),(d) or (e) tax exemption or documentation from the territory which certifies that the organization is a non-profit, non-revenue producing entity. Additionally, the PNP must also provide an essential government service.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"divtagdefaultwrapper\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"divtagdefaultwrapper\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"\">The applicant briefing will provide a program overview, eligibility, and procurement requirements. At the end of the briefing, applicants will have the opportunity to submit a Request for Public Assistance which will initiate the funding application process. Due to space restrictions, we ask that you limit your organization\u2019s attendance to no more than 2 people.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"divtagdefaultwrapper\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"divtagdefaultwrapper\" class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"\">For more information, contact Renata Christian-West, Territorial Public Assistance Officer at renata.christian@vitema.vi.gov or visit\u00a0<a id=\"LPlnk197413\" class=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/public-assistance-local-statetribal-and-non-profit\nCmd+Click or tap to follow the link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/public-assistance-local-statetribal-and-non-profit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/public-assistance-local-statetribal-and-non-profit<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><em>Feature Image: St. Croix Dept. of Public Works building damaged by Hurricane Maria. 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