Brothers and Sisters,

We want to make sure you are aware of new assistance that will be provided by FEMA thanks to the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Under these laws FEMA will provide financial assistance to affected families for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

FEMA is working with stakeholder groups to get their input on ways to best provide this assistance, and to enlist their help with outreach to families and communities. FEMA will begin to implement COVID-19 funeral assistance in April, at which time they will begin accepting applications.

Additional guidance is being finalized and will be released to potential applicants and community partners as soon as possible. In the meantime, people who have COVID-19 funeral expenses are encouraged to keep and gather documentation.

As additional information becomes available, we will be sure to update AFGE members. For now, click here for more information on COVID-19 funeral assistance.

In Solidarity,

AFGE

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