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.

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 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.

3 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 16, 2025 · Los Angeles County wildfire victims are turning to GoFundMe to get help quickly. However, the fundraising page may impact what you get from FEMA. Here's what you need to know.

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...

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 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 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...

Sep 29, 2023 · By law, FEMA cannot provide funding when any other source – Social Security, Veterans Affairs benefits, donations, crowdfunding (e.g., GoFundMe) – has covered expenses for the same disaster-related need.