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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
State | SSBG Supplemental Funding |
---|---|
New York | $235,434,600 |
New Jersey | $226,794,105 |
Connecticut | $10,569,192 |
Maryland | $1,185,675 |
Rhode Island | $516,428 |
TOTAL: | $474,500,000 |
Deadline: States must obligate and expend Sandy SSBG supplemental funds by September 30, 2015.
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.].