The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sought feedback on a proposed rule relating to the Public Assistance Grant Program. The proposed rule included a number of provisions including expansion of definitions of eligible nonprofit organizations and limits on minimum claim amounts. LeadingAge supported the intent of the rule, and urged explicit inclusion of affordable housing, community-based services providers, and PACE programs.

Our comment letter thanked FEMA for their intent to expand access to public assistance funds, attention to essential social services providers, inclusion of childcare facilities, and proposed rethinking of their minimum claim amount proposal. Thanks to our members who shared their experiences and helped to inform our comments.