If a disaster victim has registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), must he/she apply separately for an Individual and Family Grant Program (IFGP) grant?
No. Registering with FEMA over the telephone enables an applicant to be referred to all appropriate disaster assistance agencies. However, to be eligible for IFGP assistance, applicants must accept all assistance offered from other sources. • If an applicant is offered, but feels he cannot afford a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan, can he/she instead apply for an IFGP grant? No. Assistance must be accepted from all other sources prior to receiving a grant. The SBA determines if an applicant has the ability to repay a loan. If the SBA determines an applicant is unable to repay a loan, their application may automatically be forwarded to the IFGP. • What categories of assistance does the IFGP cover? The IFGP determines grant eligibility for medical/dental expenses, housing repairs, personal property losses, transportation, funeral, moving and storage expenses. • Will the IFGP cover all of my losses in these categories? No. The IFGP only covers basic necessities and essential servi
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