Under the COVID-19 declarations, FEMA will consider requests for reimbursement of NCS for health and medical-related needs, such as isolation and quarantine resulting from the public health emergency. The direct payment of funds to individuals and households does not support an eligible NCS operation and is ineligible for PA funding.

The Applicant’s claimed costs for direct payments provided to individuals and households are not associated with eligible NCS.

Stafford Act § 403(a)(3). 44 C.F.R. §§ 206.223 (a)(1), 206.225(a)(1) and (a)(3)(i). PAPPG, at 19, 57, 66. FEMA Fact Sheet, Non-Congregate Sheltering; Non-Congregate Sheltering FAQ, at 1-2; Memorandum on Update to Non-Congregate Sheltering Delegation of Authority Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide Waiver, at 2. New York City Housing Authority, FEMA-4480-DR-NY, at 3.