FEMA only provides Public Assistance funding for work completed and costs incurred within regulatory deadlines. The deadline for Emergency Work is six months from the declaration date. The deadline for Permanent Work is 18 months from the declaration date.

If an Applicant determines the need for additional time to complete a project, including direct administrative costs related to the project, the Applicant must submit a written request for a time extension to the Recipient with the following information:

• Documentation substantiating delays beyond its control
  
• A detailed justification for the delay
  
• Status of the work
  
• The project timeline with the projected completion date