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Two different payment methods have been established for Public Assistance Program grants. The difference between the methods is dependent on whether a project is small or large. That determination is based on a cost threshold that changes annually. The threshold is updated at the beginning of each fiscal year and published in the Federal Register. For the year ending September 30, 2001, the threshold is set at $50,600. If the estimated cost of a project is equal to or exceeds this threshold, the project is processed as a large project.
Large Projects are funded using a final accounting of actual costs. The steps for processing a large project are described below.
While proceeding with the project, the Applicant must ensure that grant funds are used only for eligible work. When reviewing final costs, the State cannot provide funds for costs that are outside the scope of work approved by FEMA. The Applicant should contact the State if changes to the scope of work are foreseen or identified during performance of the work.
Similarly, an Applicant may find during construction that FEMA's initial estimate is too low. If this happens, the Applicant should request an increase in the funds FEMA has made available for the work. As with changes in scope, the Applicant should request funding level increases through the State as soon as the need becomes apparent.
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