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  • COVID-19 Funeral Assistance for you

    COVID-19 Funeral Assistance for you

    Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020.

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    COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline
    844-684-6333

    Hours of Operation:
    Monday – Friday
    9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time

    Call this dedicated, toll-free phone number to complete your COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application with a FEMA representative. Multilingual services are available.

    If you use a relay service, such as your videophone, Innocaption or CapTel, please provide the specific number assigned to you for service. It is important that FEMA is able to contact you, and you should be aware phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number.

    Get answers to frequently asked questions about the application process on our Funeral Assistance FAQ page.

    Funeral Assistance Policy

    On June 29, 2021, we amended the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance policy to assist with COVID-19 related deaths that occurred in the early months of the pandemic.Policy change FAQ

    Required Documents

    • Official death certificate that shows the death occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories and District of Columbia.
    • If the death certificate was issued between Jan. 20 and May 16, 2020, it must either 1) attribute the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 or 2) be accompanied by a signed statement from the original certifier of the death certificate or the local medical examiner or coroner from the jurisdiction in which the death occurred listing COVID-19 as a cause or contributing cause of death. This signed statement must provide an additional explanation, or causal pathway, linking the cause of death listed on the death certificate to COVID-19.
    • If the death certificate occurred on or after May 17, 2020, the death certificate must attribute the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19.

    If you are eligible for funeral assistance you will receive funds by direct deposit or a check by mail, depending on which option you chose when you applied for assistance.

    Additional Resources

    VIDEO: Providing Financial Assistance for COVID-19 Related Funeral Expenses (ASL Video)

    VIDEO: Providing Financial Assistance for COVID-19-Related Funeral Expenses

    COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Individuals and Households Program Policy (Interim) (Version 2)

    Funeral Assistance FAQ

    FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-Related Deaths Press Release |

    COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Flyer

    (Last updated January 25, 2022)

  • Ohio Home Relief Grant

    Ohio Home Relief Grant

    Loveland, Ohio – Ohioans can receive assistance with rent, mortgage, or utilities from the state of Ohio, through their local Community Action Agency (CAA). Check if you are eligible and apply at your local CAA. A list of agencies can be found at the bottom of this page.

    When applying for assistance, you should be prepared to provide the following information:

    • Names of all household members
    • Date(s) of birth
    • Social Security Number(s), if applicable
    • Current or previous address
    • Copies of Social Security cards, or verification for each household member, if applicable
    • Proof of income for all household members 18 years or older 
    • Any supporting documentation to demonstrate need
    • Proof of hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic

    Any federal unemployment stipend is excluded from determining a household’s benefit. 

    To receive Rental Assistance, you will also need to provide:

    • Total amount due, including fees
    • If moving to a new location, justification for the move (i.e. currently homeless, living with another family and not sufficient space etc.)
    • Landlord contact information and lease/rental agreement

    To receive Mortgage Assistance, you will also need to provide: 

    • Notice of late mortgage payment (including taxes and insurance)

    To receive Utility Assistance, you will also need to provide:

    • Copy of utility bill

    Ohio’s Community Action Agencies

    Ohio’s Community Action Agencies work with the Ohio Development Services Agency to provide assistance to Ohioans in need. To apply for mortgage, rent, and/or utility bill assistance including gas, electric, bulk fuel, water/sewer, and trash, contact the Community Action Agency that serves your county.

    To find your local Community Action Agency, click here or see the list below.List of Community Action Agencies

    Contact

    If you have additional questions, send a message at EnergyHelp@Development.Ohio.Gov or call 800-282-0880.