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Tracking U.S. Federal Disaster Spending: The Disaster Dollar Database
The Disaster Dollar Database is a tool that tracks the major sources of federal funding for disaster recovery in the United States.
Published on Feb 7, 2025
For Journalists
Use the database to research federal recovery funding for specific disasters — including which agencies control the money and how a disaster's funding compares to similar events.
For Organizers and Survivors
After a disaster, your local or state government may have received millions of dollars in federal recovery funds. Use the database to look up disasters in your area and see who controls the funding.
For State and Local Officials
Local governments have used the database to understand funding types and levels for disasters against comparable events—by disaster type, region, or state.
