To apply for SDRF funding, a series of requirements must be met:          

1. A local or state State of Emergency (SOE) must be declared through an executive order by the highest elected official in the local jurisdiction that is applying. If a state SOE is used, the specific jurisdiction must be included in the declaration for that jurisdiction to be considered for assistance.
   
   
2. Local jurisdictions must request activation of the fund within 14 days of the end of the incident period response. This request is submitted via email to [email protected].
   
   
3. The request for funding should be sent by the emergency management director or designee, and must include several key pieces of information:
   
   
   • The type of assistance requested (e.g., individual/household assistance, small business support, debris cleanup, infrastructure repair).
   • An estimate of the assistance required, providing a breakdown of the estimated costs for each type of assistance.
   • Details on how the assistance will be administered and if state/Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) assistance will be required for coordination.
   • A statement of impact including available details to show the type of assistance that may be required.
   • Confirmation that the local jurisdiction executed its emergency operations plan and has determined that the incident was of such severity and magnitude that effective recovery is beyond the capabilities of the local jurisdiction, and State supplementary assistance is required.
   • Specify the source, scope, and amount of funding or services already secured, as well as any additional sources that are being or will be pursued.

The following timeline provides an overview of key dates/stages in the process:  

Day 0         

Incident Occurs
Responsible Entity: N/A