It must be required as a result of the declared incident, located within the designated disaster area, and is the legal responsibility of the applicant.
[4] The remaining funds are generally allocated by the state government agencies and are distributed amongst eligible applicants.
[6] FEMA oversees the program, establishes policies, and provides technical assistance to state and local stakeholder.
The agency also ensures compliance with federal laws and policies, monitors participant progress, and conducts audits when required.
Local governments and private nonprofit organizations act as Subrecipients, who apply for assistance and implement the FEMA approved projects.