Arkansas Emergency Officially Wrapped: Funds Now Flow for Recovery
Published Date: 5/6/2026
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Summary
Arkansas’ emergency declaration from January 24, 2026, just got an official update! The emergency period officially ended on January 27, 2026, which means the state can now access specific federal disaster funds to help with recovery. This update affects Arkansans needing disaster aid and sets clear rules for how and when money can be used.
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Arkansas emergency period closed; funds usable
The incident period for the Arkansas emergency (FEMA-3636-EM) is closed effective January 27, 2026, and the amendment was issued February 13, 2026. Arkansas may use the listed Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers for reporting and drawing federal disaster funds, including CFDA 97.030, 97.031, 97.032, 97.033, 97.034, 97.046, 97.048, 97.049, 97.050, 97.036, and 97.039.
Housing and Other Needs assistance available
The notice lists Disaster Housing Assistance and related programs (CFDA 97.048, 97.049) and Other Needs Assistance (CFDA 97.050) for reporting and drawing funds related to the Arkansas emergency that closed January 27, 2026. These programs are identified for use in this declared emergency.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available (CFDA 97.034)
The notice lists Disaster Unemployment Assistance (CFDA 97.034) among the programs to be used for reporting and drawing funds for the Arkansas emergency that closed January 27, 2026. This identifies DUA as a federal program tied to this emergency for drawing funds.
Public assistance, mitigation, and response grants
The amendment identifies public assistance and mitigation programs (CFDA 97.036 Disaster Grants--Public Assistance; CFDA 97.039 Hazard Mitigation Grant), plus Fire Management Assistance (CFDA 97.046) and Community Disaster Loans (CFDA 97.030 and CFDA 97.031), as available for reporting and drawing funds for the Arkansas emergency closed January 27, 2026. These CFDA numbers are designated for use in connection with this emergency.
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