Federal-aid roads, streets and highways are ineligible. Increases in operating expenses, even if they are a result of the disaster, are not eligible. Project worksheets are used to determine the scope of the work and the costs to replace or restore publicly owned and maintained facilities or property. Public assistance funding is a grant made for eligible projects. Progress payments are made as the applicant requests and submits information.
Proper documentation is required for approval.
FEMA reviews the project and either approves or denies the payment.