FEMA Raises Disaster Project Minimum to $4,100
Published Date: 9/29/2026
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FEMA is raising the minimum amount for disaster project approvals to $4,100 starting October 1, 2025. This change affects anyone applying for disaster aid after that date and reflects a 2.9% cost increase based on inflation. If you’re involved in disaster recovery, this means bigger projects need to meet the new minimum to get funding.
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FEMA raises project minimum to $4,100
FEMA raised the minimum Project Worksheet amount under the Public Assistance program to $4,100. This change applies to major disasters and emergencies declared on or after October 1, 2025, and is based on a 2.9% increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the 12-month period that ended in August 2025.
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