Private Non-Profit Disaster Assistance

Certain Private Non-Profits (PNP) organizations may be able to seek disaster assistance through the Public Assistance Program (PA). FEMA evaluates a PNP’s organization status, and the services provided in each facility owned or operated by the PNP to determine whether it is eligible.

Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide 

The Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG) is a comprehensive document provided by FEMA that outlines the policies and procedures for the Public Assistance (PA) program. It serves as a consolidated resource for evaluating eligibility and managing recovery efforts following federally declared disasters. 

Eligibility

The three criteria to be eligible are: a PNP must have been an established PNP organization, have owned or operated an eligible PNP facility at the time of the incident period and ensured that the facility is one that provides an eligible service, which is categorized as either (1) critical services, or (2) noncritical, but essential social services.

PNPs are required meet the following requirements to determine eligibility:

• Proof of tax-exempt status according to the IRS
• Operate as nonprofit under State law
• Request assistance for facilities used primarily for eligible purposes
• Provide services of a governmental nature
• Be open to the general public
• PNP questionnaire must be filled out to determine eligibility

Critical Facilities

• Eligible for emergency & permanent work
• Critical services may include the following:
  • Education, Utility, Emergency Services and Emergency Medical
    Care

Non-Critical Facilities

• Eligible for emergency work
• Must first apply through the Small Business Administration for permanent work
• Non-Critical Services may include the following:
  • Community Centers, Performing Arts Centers, Museums, Libraries,
    Zoos, etc.