Budgetary Process: Federal Funding Flow

Congress appropriates funds to FEMA. Funds follow the federal funding flow and are available for use by FEMA once management allocates the funds to the various programs.

Select each area in the Federal funding flow diagram to learn more about the budget process at FEMA.

AppropriationTreasuryApportionmentAllotmentSuballotmentAllocationSuballocation
Federal funding flow diagram: appropriation (Congress) gives authority to do business, may be direct (D) or reimburseable (r)>treasury warrant (Dept of Treasury) authority to disburse funds>apportionment (OMB) category A: quarterly, category B: any method>allotment (FEMA) HQ level>sub-allotment (FEMA) directorate level>allocation (FEMA) program level, working level - ACCS>sub-allocation (FEMA)