Missouri Disaster Assistance Grant for Fiscal Year

The Missouri Disaster Assistance Grant for Fiscal Year 2025 is offered by the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions in Missouri. This grant aims to support emergency work that protects property, public health, and safety, and helps avert potential catastrophes. The funding is specifically targeted at non-federally declared Stafford Act events that do not meet state or county thresholds for federal assistance. Eligible activities include debris removal from public roadways and right of ways, with a focus on ensuring public safety. The grant covers up to 50% of the total budget, not exceeding $400,000, with a maximum state contribution of $200,000. The remaining costs must be matched by the local entity, and only hard matches are accepted. Indirect costs and management and administration expenses are not allowable under this program. The grant supports the removal of various types of debris, including vegetative and construction debris, provided they pose an immediate threat to public safety. However, debris related to private or commercial property renovations is ineligible. Applicants must submit detailed documentation, including estimated debris quantities, photographs, site locations, permits, and evidence of legal responsibility. Applications must be submitted within 30 days of the incident. The removal of hazardous limbs, trees, and stumps is eligible under specific conditions, such as the presence of a split trunk or a significant lean. The removal of privately-owned vehicles and vessels from public roadways is also eligible if they meet certain criteria, including being abandoned and blocking access. The application process is conducted through the WebGrants portal, where first-time users must register and receive approval from SEMA. Applications undergo a thorough administrative review, and final approval is required from DPS senior leadership. Successful applicants will be notified via the WebGrants system, and they must accept the award within 30 days. The grant operates on a reimbursement basis, requiring subrecipients to incur expenses and seek reimbursement within 90 days of the award date. Subrecipients are required to submit financial and programmatic reports as a condition of award acceptance. Monitoring is conducted by SEMA staff to ensure compliance with program criteria. The grant close-out process occurs within 45 days after the period of performance ends, with a requirement to maintain records for five years. Subrecipients must adhere to procurement standards and are prohibited from conducting business with parties on the Federal Government’s EPLS or Missouri’s Suspended/Debarred Vendors list. Applicants must provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) with their application, which is a required field in the WebGrants portal. Organizations registered in SAM.gov can view their UEI there, as the DUNS number is no longer accepted. Failure to comply with grant terms may result in the termination of the award and recovery of funds by SEMA.

The grant application process requires detailed documentation, including estimated debris quantities, photographs, site locations, permits, and evidence of legal responsibility.