Aug 5, 2022 · If you receive money from a GoFundMe page for something specific, such as repairs, funeral expenses or other aid, this may affect your FEMA eligibility, but survivors should still apply for assistance and let FEMA determine if you are eligible.

Aug 18, 2023 · If you receive money from a GoFundMe page for a specific disaster-related expense--such as home repairs, funeral expenses or other emergency needs—you may not be able to receive FEMA aid for the same expense.

4 days ago · Why GoFundMe could interfere with FEMA assistance amidst wildfires : The Indicator from Planet Money With the LA wildfires still burning, we were left with a lot of questions. Today, we answer two ...

Jan 13, 2025 · By law FEMA cannot duplicate benefits a survivor receives from any other program, insurance, or any other source. If survivors receive money from a GoFundMe page for a specific disaster-related expense, they may not be able to receive FEMA assistance for the same, specific expense.

By law, FEMA cannot provide financial assistance to survivors if they are already receiving aid from other sources, such as a GoFundMe campaign. Starting a GoFundMe or other crowdfunding page may cause complications for FEMA applicants, depending on the circumstances and how the funds are managed.

Aug 26, 2022 · Based on our research, we rate FALSE the claim that FEMA won't accept an application for assistance if the disaster victim has a GoFundMe page. Because FEMA cannot duplicate benefits people...

Jan 17, 2025 · FEMA is warning victims of the California Wildfires that donations to GoFundMe campaigns asking for help to "rebuild" could affect their eligibility for federal aid. When seeking assistance after...

Jan 15, 2025 · More than $100 million has been raised for California wildfire victims on GoFundMe so far. But some of those fundraising efforts could actually end up limiting the money that would be available...

Jan 21, 2025 · GoFundMe campaigns and other crowdfunding platforms can affect how much federal disaster relief you could be eligible for, depending on how you word them. Federal law prohibits FEMA from...

Jan 16, 2025 · Thousands of wildfire victims have turned to GoFundMe and other crowdfunding sites to raise money to support themselves or loved ones impacted by the fires. However, those donations could limit...