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FEMA Public Assistance for Rural Community Development

OKLAHOMA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

FEMA Public Assistance for Rural Community Development

Funder: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Overview: Disaster assistance program providing federal funding for rural community development and infrastructure restoration following major disaster declarations. Reimbursements made on cost-sharing basis for emergency work and restoration.

Geographic Scope:

45 Oklahoma counties approved (as of January 2020): Adair, Alfalfa, Beaver, Beckham, Blaine, Canadian, Cherokee, Craig, Creek, Custer, Delaware, Dewey, Ellis, Garfield, Grady, Grant, Greer, Harper, Jackson, Kingfisher, Le Flore, Logan, Lincoln, Mayes, Muskogee, Nowata, Osage, Okfuskee, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Pittsburg, Pushmataha, Rogers, Roger Mills, Sequoyah, Tulsa, Wagoner, Washington, Washita, and Woods

Program follows presidential major disaster declarations

Eligibility:

Counties, municipalities, state, tribes, and certain private nonprofit organizations in declared disaster areas

Rural communities and infrastructure systems

Funded Activities:

Eligible disaster-related debris removal

Emergency protective measures

Repair or rebuilding of public facilities including:

- Roads and bridges
- Water control facilities
- Buildings and equipment
- Public utilities
- Parks and recreational facilities

Cost-Share: 80% federal / 20% local match (for eligible applicants)

Key Information:

Requires presidential major disaster declaration

ORWA and U.S. Department of Commerce-EDA partnering to provide education and assistance

Strategic Alliance Agreement in place to improve water and wastewater systems statewide

Contact Information:

ORWA: 405-672-8925

office@orwa.org

Cornell Wesley (U.S. Department of Commerce-EDA) and Jimmy E. Seago (ORWA Deputy CEO) available for partnership support

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Verify project location is in FEMA-approved disaster county
2. Document disaster-related damages
3. Identify eligible projects (debris removal, emergency measures, infrastructure repair/rebuilding)
4. Contact ORWA for education and guidance on federal communications
5. Work with FEMA regional office on application and cost-share documentation
6. ORWA and EDA representatives available to assist communities in navigating federal process

Support Available: Cornell Wesley (EDA) and ORWA partnership provides direct education and assistance to communities on accessing federal dollars

Contact: ORWA at 405-672-8925 or office@orwa.org for assistance navigating FEMA funding process

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