What is the period of performance?
Thirty-six months from the date the award is issued. In the event that a project period of performance is due to expire and more time is required to complete the project, grant recipients may request an extension from FEMA. FEMA will evaluate extension requests on a case-by-case basis; however FEMA will not grant an extension without proper justification. When does the 36 month performance period start? Any application that has been approved for funding will receive an award letter that stipulates the general conditions of receiving the grant. It is the date noted on the award letter that serves as the official start date of the performance period for that grant. The award letter however does not signify the release of the grant funds or provide approval to spend anticipated funds. A clearance memo is issued by FEMA once they have completed their Environmental and Historical Preservation (EHP) and budget review of the application and approved it. The clearance memo indicates the releas
