To be eligible, costs must be directly tied to the performance of eligible work.

FEMA finds that the Applicant has not substantiated through documentation that the costs are directly tied to the performance of eligible work. In addition, FEMA finds that it is not barred by section 705(c) of the Stafford Act from deobligating the previously awarded funds as the purpose of the grant was not accomplished.

Stafford Act §§ 403(a), 705(c). 2 C.F.R. § 225 Appendix A(C)(1); 44 C.F.R. §§ 13.42, 206.206(a); 206.228(a)(4). PA Guide, at 40, 137-138. DAP 9525.7, at 1; 9525.9, at 2; FP 205-081-2, at 4-6. Lake Worth., FEMA-1545-1561-1609-DR-FL, at 10-12; Columbus Consol. Gov’t., FEMA-3218-EM-GA, at 6; City of Sweetwater, FEMA-1345-DR-FL, at 4.