Disaster Related Cash Grants | Federal Emergency Management Agency - Region 5
536 South Clark Street, 6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605
Death must have occurred in the United States; Death certificate must indicate that death was caused by COVID-19; Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or qualified non-citizen; The expenses must have been incurred after 1/20/2020; The deceased person does not have to be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or qualified alien resident.
(1) Official death certificate (2) Funeral expenses documents that include the applicant's name, the deceased person's name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happened.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Disaster Assistance Helpline
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Hotline
Disaster Assistance Helpline
Region 5 Office
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Works to reduce loss of life and property and protect critical infrastructure from all types of hazards, through an emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Connects affected individuals to disaster assistance programs and resources. Provides financial assistance to eligible residents for funeral expenses for a loved one's COVID-19-related death until September 30, 2025.
07/24/2025
211 DuPage County
Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 5
Works to reduce loss of life and property and protect critical infrastructure from all types of hazards, through an emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Connects affected individuals to disaster assistance programs and resources. Provides financial assistance to eligible residents for funeral expenses for a loved one's COVID-19-related death until September 30, 2025.