Policy Watchtower/Program change
Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate flood declaration raised to 98% federal Public Assistance share
Federal Emergency Management AgencyDepartment of Homeland SecurityProgram changeSep 29, 2026
Check: On Aug. 3, 2026 the President amended the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate's FEMA-4890-DR declaration so Public Assistance is federally funded at 98 percent of total eligible costs.
What it does
The 98 percent share applies to all categories of Public Assistance and direct Federal assistance eligible for the adjustment, for the June 12-16, 2025 severe storm and flooding. Other Needs Assistance (section 408) stays at 75 percent because the Stafford Act prohibits a similar adjustment.
Why it matters for tribal funding
Tribes eligible. Tribes or Native organizations are among those who can apply or are covered, alongside others.
Who it covers: Tribal governments.
What to do next
- Update Public Assistance cost-share budgets and reimbursement projections for FEMA-4890-DR to reflect 98 percent.
- Keep Other Needs Assistance expectations for this declaration at the 75 percent share.
Sources
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- Federal Register: tribal termsNoticeSep 29, 2026
Notices of Emergency and Major Disaster Declarations and Related Amendments
Quoted from the source: “Therefore, I amend my declaration of September 11, 2025, to authorize Federal funds for all categories of Public Assistance at 98 percent of total eligible costs.”
Quoted from the source: “The Stafford Act specifically prohibits a similar adjustment for funds provided for Other Needs Assistance (section 408).”
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