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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
312-408-5500

Voice - Region 5 Office

https://www.fema.gov/about/organization/region-5#

English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, French, Hindi, Arabic, Portuguese, Tagalog, Bengali, Russian, Chinese, Haitian, Creole

(1) Call the Funeral Assistance Helpline during listed hours to begin the application process (2) Documents can be submitted via fax, by mail, or online at Disasterassistance.gov. (3) More information can be found at https://www.fema.gov/disaster/historic/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance

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Description

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.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/24/2025

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211 DuPage County

Providing organization

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.

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