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FEMA Public Assistance Program reimbursement available for local taxing bodies

Local taxing bodies, including counties, airport authorities, municipalities, public school districts, and more, have access to a funding source to recoup expenditures related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Funds spent on overtime, personal protective equipment, testing supplies and equipment, housing assistance, food distribution, or other emergency protective measures associated with the coronavirus response are reimbursable under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance program.

The Knox County Emergency Management Agency announced that they would like to make local taxing bodies, as well as non-profits and religious organizations aware of the opportunity to submit applications through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).

“We do not want anyone to be left behind in the recovery process,” said Knox County EMA Coordinator Randy Hovind. “This funding mechanism is an economic lifeline for Knox County communities of all sizes.”

Public Assistance (PA) is available to local taxing bodies in all 102 counties in Illinois.

Under the PA program, local jurisdictions can be reimbursed up to 75 percent of eligible costs associated with the pandemic. The PA program does not reimburse for lost wages or revenue as a result of the pandemic.

KCEMA says that applicant briefings are currently underway and provide an overview of the program requirements and instructions for completing the required application forms. Webinars can be found on the IEMA website to help guide applicants through this process at their convenience.

Below is an example of eligible applicants, shared by the KCEMA, under the FEMA Public Assistance Program.

For more information, contact KCEMA Coordinator Randy Hovind at (309) 345-3756.

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