[CAFR-Contacts-News] FW: RX Public Assistance COVID-19 FEMA Daily Update 4.28.2020

Tue Apr 28 15:36:34 PDT 2020

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Subject: FW: RX Public Assistance COVID-19 FEMA Daily Update 4.28.2020

Latest update from FEMA that should be shared.

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Subject: FW: RX Public Assistance COVID-19 FEMA Daily Update 4.28.2020

Hi, FEMA Region Ten updates -4/28/20, I've added comments in red.

Subject: RX Public Assistance COVID-19 FEMA Daily Update 4.28.2020

Good afternoon,

Just a short update for today. Please keep letting us know how we can assist you.

GM/GP update coming soon:  The HQ PA Business Architecture Section is tentatively planning the next release of COVID-19 related functionality on Friday, 5/1. Anticipated improvements: JS Comment: This is FEMA Public Assistance (PA) program delivery process in building an eligible applicant projects in FEMA Grants Portal (GP).  GM is Grants Manager (GM) and the system used by FEMA.   I've attached the Grants Portal (GP) overview and and the COVID-19  streamlined project application for your reference (note there may be changes).  In addition attached is the Grants Portal Webinars recommended for those that will be involved in building your entities FEMA projects for future reimbursements. Further FEMA PA COVID-19 guidance is also available in Grants Portal under resources.

  *   Direct Application Iteration 2: Streamlined Project Application for COVID-19 Events

     *   Add Sections I, II, III, IV and Schedules A, B, C, D, EZ, and F of the Streamlined Project Application to be completed in GM/GP
     *   Required questions and information will be collected within GM/GP; requesting only the information needed based on the Applicant's specific circumstances
     *   Add a list of required documents based on the Applicant's answers and specific circumstances
  *   SLTT Organization Contractor/Consultant Tracking
     *   Allow organizations to designate users as "Contractor/Consultant" and add firm-related information to their profile, indicating that the user is employed by a company that provides services under contract to the Applicant or Recipient organization
  *   Account Creation and RPA Enhancements
     *   Allow Recipients to change the Organization Type of RPAs that are under review

Additional Details on the Farmers to Families Food Box Program: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), in conjunction with the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE), published Frequently Asked Questions<https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/content/farmers-families-food-box-program-faqs> for non-profit organizations seeking to receive food through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The Frequently Asked Questions are available on the AMS website<https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/content/farmers-families-food-box-program-faqs>. Additional questions may be submitted to USDAFoodBoxDistributionProgram at usda.gov<mailto:USDAFoodBoxDistributionProgram at usda.gov>.   Background: On April 17, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced<https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/04/17/usda-announces-coronavirus-food-assistance-program> the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). As part of this announcement Secretary Perdue also created the Farmers to Families<https://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food-to-usda/farmers-to-families-food-box> Food Box Program. Through this program USDA will partner with regional and local distributors, whose workforce has been significantly impacted by the closure of restaurants, hotels and other food service entities, to purchase up to $3 billion in fresh produce, dairy and meat products. The program will begin with the procurement of an estimated $100 million per month in fresh fruits and vegetables, $100 million per month in a variety of dairy products and $100 million per month in meat products. Participating distributors and wholesalers will then package a pre-approved box of fresh produce, dairy and meat products for delivery to food banks, community and faith-based organizations and other non-profits serving Americans in need. Additional information on the Farmers to Families Food Box Program is available on the AMS website<https://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food-to-usda/farmers-to-families-food-box>.

No new documents posted from HQ as of 4/28/2020:

Thank you for all your continued efforts in helping the nation before, during and after disasters. As new information becomes available, we will do our best to make this information as accessible as possible.

[Federal Emergency Management Agency logo]
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