AGG's CARES Act Webinar
[WEBINAR] Developing FEMA Compliant Procurement Procedures
Though there is continuing debate on the underlying cause(s), data clearly supports that natural disasters are occurring with increasing frequency and at a greater cost to the American public (whether personally or through...more
Deadlines are quickly approaching this month for federal and local aid available to individuals and businesses impacted by the Los Angeles fires. Descriptions of aid available and the deadlines to apply are detailed below....more
The ever-increasing cost of disasters and Congress' reliance on 11th-hour continuing resolutions (CRs) often result in a storm of questions regarding disaster appropriations. This disaster recovery brief explains some of the...more
We are at the initial stages of a major paradigm shift that has significant implications for the municipal market over the next five to 10 years. A number of societal mega-trends will present material challenges for the...more
As the 2023 Hurricane season continues, the depleting Disaster Relief Fund isn't the only thing that participants in FEMA's programs should be concerned about. The increased focus on the rising costs of disasters and the...more
The New York State Legislature has formally concluded session for 2023. Notably, the legislature and Governor Hochul failed to reach a compromise on the state’s affordable housing crisis. In the final hours of session, the...more
Notice Announced of Funding Opportunity for Fiscal Year 2022 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program and Competition is Steep - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced its fiscal year...more
On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian, a catastrophic Category 4 storm with winds topping 140mph and a storm surge of up to 18 feet made landfall on the western coast of Florida near Cayo Costa, Florida. The following day,...more
Current List of Funding Opportunities - Wilson Sonsini's Energy and Climate Solutions group is pleased to provide our Clean Energy & Climate Solutions Federal Funding Database. As a new electronic platform, the database will...more
For decades, clean energy and climate innovation and deployment have relied on, and been accelerated by, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) support through non-dilutive loans, grants, and other financial awards, combined...more
On April 17, President Biden ordered FEMA to maximize its support for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments' COVID-19 response and recovery. The president authorized FEMA to continue funding otherwise eligible...more
The bi-partisan infrastructure bill presently being debated in the U.S. Senate includes up to $1 billion in funding to state and local governments to enhance cybersecurity measures over four years....more
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the Rescue Plan) included significant funds for States, local, and tribal governments. These include both direct funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) and program monies...more
President Joe Biden has proposed an "American Rescue Plan," which was described as an "emergency legislative package to fund vaccinations, provide immediate, direct relief to families bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis,...more
On October 10, 2020, FEMA published a proposed revision to its existing policy for implementation of Stafford Act § 705, Disaster Grant Closeout Procedures. FEMA seeks comment on the proposed policy by December 10, 2020....more
FEMA has issued an Interim Policy on "Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Work Eligible for Public Assistance" that appears to limit the costs incurred to prevent the spread of COVID-19 that are eligible for FEMA funding. The...more
In Washington - FEMA administrator Peter Gaynor cautiously told the House Homeland Security Committee yesterday that personal protective equipment (PPE) distribution in the U.S. is “healthy” but admitted that the agency...more
The President has now approved 56 major disaster declarations under the Stafford Act, one for each of the 50 states, five territories, and Washington, D.C., giving FEMA the authority to reimburse eligible applicants for costs...more
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and states are currently accepting applications from local governments and certain nonprofits for reimbursement of costs associated with coronavirus/COVID-19 response. The FEMA...more
On March 19, 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Fact Sheet providing additional guidance on emergency protective measures that may be eligible for funding under the Stafford Act when incurred by a...more
As the situation continues to unfold, the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States is prompting increased federal and state action. There is much confusion regarding the implications of an emergency...more
New York City will pay $5.3 million to the United States for fraudulently obtaining FEMA funds related to Superstorm Sandy in a False Claims Act settlement with the Southern District of New York. The City admitted improperly...more
This webinar provided a brief overview of the various issues that frequently arise for public agencies in the realm of emergency contracting focusing on the development of FEMA-compliant contracting and procurement policies....more
Strategizing best practices around implementing disaster preparedness programs can be challenging. The contracting requirements and statutes associated with utilizing federal emergency funds are fairly straightforward, but...more
President Donald Trump on February 12, 2018, submitted his budget request to Congress for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019. The President's full budget calls for approximately $4.4 trillion in total spending. Much of the budget seeks...more