Emergency Relief Fund

From our partners at the Idaho Office of Emergency Management

The Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM) is now accepting applications for the Emergency Relief Fund (ERF). The application along with application guidance, eligibility requirements, and prioritization of projects can be found at www.IOEM.idaho.gov under the Hot Topics link. https://ioem.idaho.gov/Resources/ERF/ERFLanding.aspx EFR funds will be awarded to local government agencies and private non-profit organizations for permanent repair or restoration of roadway infrastructure. Projects must meet PAPPG (Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide) Category C eligibility. Applications must be complete to be considered and will be scored based on content and supporting documentation. Funding for eligible projects will be on a reimbursement basis. Project applications will be accepted in three rounds. The first two rounds will fund up to $15 million in projects. The third round will allocate remaining available funds as necessary to the rest of the qualifying applicants. Final deadline for project applications is July 1, 2017.

  • The first round of applications shall be submitted by 5/15/17
  • The second round of applications shall be submitted by 6/15/17
  • The third round of applications shall be submitted by 7/1/17

The ERF Review Panel will meet following the final date for submission for each round and will review each application. Application will be approved/denied within 30 days of each application round deadline. Any unsuccessful applications will automatically be passed to the next round. Please direct any questions or concerns to IOEM at 208-258-6591 or 2017ERF@imd.idaho.gov.   Launch Letter (PDF)