NYSDA Alerts

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

ADA Disaster Assistance Grant Program UPDATE

UPDATED 9.15.11


In wake of the recent Hurricane Irene damage, NYSDA wants to remind dentists that the ADA administers a Disaster Assistance Grant Program that can provide dentists up to a $2,500 grant for uncompensated damages they incur due to a declared disaster. You may also be eligible for additional assistance, please see alert from FEMA below.

The purpose of ADA Foundation Disaster Assistance Grant Program is to provide assistance to members of the dental profession who have lost property in a declared disaster and to support provision of emergency dental care in areas affected by disasters. The ADA Foundation provides disaster grants in the following areas:

  • Grants to dentists who have been affected by disasters to assist with immediate needs

  • Grants to organizations which can provide dental services to affected areas

There are two FEMA disasters declared for our state:

4020  Hurricane Irene     http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=15533

People in these counties are eligible for Individual FEMA Assistance:

Albany County, Bronx County, Clinton County, Columbia County, Delaware County, Dutchess County, Essex County, Greene County, Herkimer County, Kings County, Montgomery County, Nassau County, Orange County, Otsego County, Putnam County, Queens County, Rensselaer County, Richmond County, Rockland County, Saratoga County, Schenectady County, Schoharie County, Suffolk County, Sullivan County, Ulster County, Warren County, Washington County, and Westchester County.

4031 Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee   http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=15732

People in these counties are eligible for Individual FEMA Assistance:

Broome County, Chenango County, Delaware County, Otsego County, Schenectady County, and Tioga County.

All dentists in these counties may also apply to:


ADA disaster assistance applications should be corroborated locally and sent to our office for processing.  Please note that these applications must be submitted to the ADA within two months of the occurrence of the disaster.  Let us know if you have any questions.

For Dentists

Applications and Rules for dentists are provided below for Disaster Grant Applicants. A dentist must submit the application directly to the New York State Dental Association.

Acrobat PDF FileADA Disaster Grant Application

Acrobat PDF FileADA Disaster Grant Program Rules

Please feel free to contact NYSDA offices if you have any questions on this.

Here’s what assistance is available to individuals:

Assistance for Affected Individuals and Families Can Include as Required:

Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes are unlivable.  Initial assistance may be provided for two months for homeowners and renters.  Assistance may be extended if requested after the initial period based on a review of individual applicant requirements.  (Source: FEMA funded and administered.)

Grants for home repairs and replacement of essential household items not covered by insurance to make damaged dwellings safe, sanitary and functional.  (Source: FEMA funded and administered.)

Grants to replace personal property and help meet medical, dental, funeral, transportation and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other federal, state and charitable aid programs.   (Source: FEMA funded at 75 percent of total eligible costs; 25 percent funded by the state.)

Unemployment payments up to 26 weeks from the date of the disaster declaration for workers who temporarily lost jobs because of the disaster and who do not qualify for state benefits, such as self-employed individuals.  (Source: FEMA funded; state administered.)

Low-interest loans to cover residential losses not fully compensated by insurance.  Loans available up to $200,000 for primary residence; $40,000 for personal property, including renter losses.  Loans available up to $2 million for business property losses not fully compensated by insurance.  (Source: U.S. Small Business Administration.)

Loans up to $2 million for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes that have suffered disaster-related cash flow problems and need funds for working capital to recover from the disaster's adverse economic impact.  This loan in combination with a property loss loan cannot exceed a total of $2 million. (Source: U.S. Small Business Administration.)

Loans up to $500,000 for farmers, ranchers and aquaculture operators to cover production and property losses, excluding primary residence.  (Source: Farm Service Agency, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.)

Other relief programs: Crisis counseling for those traumatized by the disaster; income tax assistance for filing casualty losses; advisory assistance for legal, veterans benefits and social security matters.


Here’s how to apply:   http://www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm