Get Assistance

Claims Process - Individuals and businesses can make a claim against BP through an independent claims processor called the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF).

National Pollution Fund Center - If BP denies the claim or the claim goes unsettled for 90 days, you can apply for a claim with the National Pollution Fund which is handled by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Federal Disaster Assistance - Individuals and businesses can apply for federal disaster assistance including nutrition programs, business disaster loans, temporary assistance for needy families and unemployment insurance.

Claims News - BP and responsible parties are billed for cleanup.

Individuals and businesses can apply for a number of federal disaster assistance programs, such as nutrition programs, business disaster loans, temporary assistance for needy families and unemployment insurance. Federal nutrition assistance programs are available to help to mitigate the food insecurity likely to be faced by families affected by the Gulf oil spillage. In addition, you can find resources on health and safety matters that address everything from seafood safety and drinking water to issues related to coping with traumatic events, stress and mental health.

• Nutrition Assistance Programs
• Federal Disaster Assistance
• Health and Safety

The U.S. Small Business Administration may be able to provide Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) - working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster.