SSBG Hurricane Sandy Supplemental Funds

Hurricane Sandy SSBG supplemental funding supports state efforts to address social services, health, and mental health services recovery needs of disaster survivors; and the repair, renovation and rebuilding of health care facilities (including mental health facilities), child care facilities, and other social services facilities damaged or destroyed by the disaster.

States must establish procedures for verifying that repair, renovation or rebuilding costs are not reimbursable through FEMA disaster assistance, under a contract for insurance, or by self-insurance.

Authority: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (Public Law 113-2)

Grantees: Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island

SSBG Supplemental Funding Table

Deadline: States must obligate and expend Sandy SSBG supplemental funds by September 30, 2015.

Targeted Populations

All individuals and families targeted for services must be impacted by Hurricane Sandy and meet additional eligibility criteria established by the State for specific services included in the intended use plan. Hurricane Sandy SSBG Supplemental Funds are available for services directly related to Hurricane Sandy that fall within the goals of the SSBG program and services as outlined in Title XX of the Social Security Act, as amended [42 U.S.C. § 1397 et seq.].

State Intended Use Plans

• Connecticut
• Maryland
• New Jersey
• New York
• Rhode Island

Information Memorandum

• SSBG Hurricane Sandy IM #01-2013 Supplemental Funds
• SSBG Hurricane Sandy IM #01-2014 Reporting Supplemental Fund Expenditures and Recipients
• SSBG Hurricane Sandy IM #04-2017 Hurricane Sandy Supplemental Funds Closeout Requirements

Hurricane Sandy Program Report

• SSBG Hurricane Sandy Report

Additional Resources

• Reporting Requirements
• Notice of Federal Interest
• Improper Payments
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Sandy SSBG Supports Communities in Recovery Infographic