ABZHubPrepare. Validate.
Package & Export.
Documentation for FEMA Reimbursement — Fully Prepared.
ABZHub helps Applicants, Subrecipients and Authorized Contractors organize, validate and prepare FEMA Public Assistance reimbursement documentation into structured packages ready for review, required signatures, export and subsequent submission through the applicable Recipient system.
Recipient policy parameters and platform with Subrecipient support modules
CAT-A (Debris), CAT-B (EPM) & CAT-Z (Management Costs / DAC)
Force Account & Non-Force Account reimbursement documentation
Platform Overview
Four core pillars designed to streamline your FEMA PA reimbursement preparation process.
Prepare
Organize costs, activities and supporting documentation into structured reimbursement packages.
Validate
Identify missing or incomplete documentation before package completion.
Package
Assemble applicable documentation into a structured reimbursement package.
Export
Prepare the completed package for review, signatures where applicable and submission through the Recipient's system.
Guided Required Documentation Preparation
Structured workflows designed for FEMA Public Assistance cost categorization and documentation.
Force Account Required Documentation
Direct resources owned, employed or controlled by the Subrecipient
- ✓Force Account Labor (FAL) — payroll registries, timesheets, fringe benefit calculations and pay stubs
- ✓Force Account Equipment (FAE) — equipment inventory, operator logs and FEMA equipment rate calculation
- ✓Materials & Supplies — store withdrawals, vendor purchases and inventory documentation
Non-Force Account Required Documentation
Contracted services, professional fees and procured equipment
- ✓Contract Services — vendor invoices, certified payment applications and official supporting documents
- ✓Procurement Compliance — procurement method records, RFP/bidding files and cost reasonableness analysis
- ✓Direct Administrative Costs (DAC) & Management Costs (MC) — eligibility validation and scope tracking
FEMA Dictionary Catalog — CAT-A, B & Z
Standardized activity dictionary providing eligibility criteria and FEMA guidance for these Public Assistance categories. (A, B & Z).
Category A — Debris Removal
Debris removal to eliminate immediate threats to life, public health and safety, or significant damage to improved property.
Category B — Emergency Protective Measures
Temporary repairs, emergency roof stabilization, flood fighting and measures to prevent additional damage.
Category Z — Management Costs & DAC
Direct Administrative Costs and management costs associated with administering the Public Assistance grant.
Centralized Applicant and/or Subrecipient Record
Establish a single verified record for the organization, contacts, disaster declarations and policy parameters.
- Subrecipient identification with SAM.gov / UEI registry validation
- Recipient & Pass-Through Entity (PTE) configuration parameters
- Authorized Representative (GAR / POC) designated information
- Period of Performance (POP) tracking & disaster declaration details
Structured Project & PW Organization
Maintain complete organization across disaster numbers, projects, Project Worksheets (PWs) and activity codes.
Documentation Readiness & Status Indicators
Clear visual status indicators showing exactly what stage the preparation cycle is in within our Platform.
Draft
Initial expense entry & document upload in progress
Missing Documentation
Required invoices, checks or procurement records pending
Ready for Review
All mandatory checklist items verified and ready for sign-off
Certified / Export Ready
Structured package exported for DRS / Recipient platform submission
Documentation Validation Checklist
Systematic verification of all required supporting documentation before export generation.
How It Works
From organization setup to export-ready documentation package in 6 clear steps.
Organization Setup from RPA Information
ABZHub AdminABZHub receives the applicable organization information associated with the Request for Public Assistance — RPA — from the Subrecipient or authorized Contractor. The ABZHub administrative team uses this information to establish the applicable organization record within the platform.
Project, Category & Event Configuration
ABZHub AdminABZHub administrators create or configure the applicable FEMA disaster, Projects, Project Worksheets / PWs, FEMA PA Categories, associated events and applicable activity structures.
Prepare Package Documentation
Subrecipient / ContractorThe authorized Subrecipient or Contractor selects the appropriate project/PW and applicable information flow from their Dashboard to begin documenting costs.
Upload Supporting Documentation
Subrecipient / ContractorSupporting cost and compliance documentation is uploaded and associated with the applicable entry — including invoices, proofs of payment, contracts and procurement documentation.
Validate Documentation
Subrecipient / ContractorABZHub identifies applicable documentation requirements, incomplete fields and missing supporting documentation. Validation refers to documentation completeness and workflow validation.
Package & Export
Subrecipient / ContractorThe Subrecipient or Contractor reviews the completed documentation package, confirms validation, identifies required signatures, and exports the final structured package for submission through the applicable Recipient platform.
Intelligent Documentation Review Assistance
Future AI-assisted capabilities will help identify potential documentation gaps, missing requirements and preparation improvements before package export.
- ✨Automated document cross-referencing against FEMA checklist requirements
- ✨Intelligent detection of missing proof of payment or contract attachments
- ✨Consistency checks between labor timesheets, equipment logs and invoices
Plans & Pricing
Choose the plan that matches what you need for your organization or contract portfolio.
Professional
7-Day Free TrialFor single organizations managing active FEMA Public Assistance projects.
✓ Save 2 Months ($124.17/mo eq.)
- ✓1 Organization
- ✓3 Active FEMA Projects/PWs
- ✓1 User
- ✓User Role: Full
- ✓Unlimited Archived Projects
- ✓CAT-A, CAT-B and CAT-Z
- ✓Documentation preparation
- ✓Validation engine
- ✓Package readiness
- ✓Package & Export after paid subscription activation
No charge today. Cancel before the trial ends.
Professional Plus
Ideal for growing municipal teams and organizations requiring multi-user collaboration.
✓ Save 2 Months ($249.17/mo eq.)
- ✓1 Organization
- ✓6 Active FEMA Projects/PWs
- ✓2 Users
- ✓User Roles: Full or Viewer
- ✓Unlimited Archived Projects
- ✓CAT-A, CAT-B and CAT-Z
- ✓Documentation preparation
- ✓Validation engine
- ✓Package readiness
- ✓Package & Export after paid subscription activation
No charge today. Cancel before the trial ends.
Organization
7-Day Free TrialFor larger entities, agencies and firms overseeing multiple organizations and project portfolios.
✓ Save 2 Months ($499.17/mo eq.)
- ✓Up to 3 Organizations
- ✓15 Active FEMA Projects/PWs total
- ✓5 Users
- ✓User Roles: Full or Viewer
- ✓Unlimited Archived Projects
- ✓CAT-A, CAT-B and CAT-Z
- ✓Documentation preparation
- ✓Validation engine
- ✓Package readiness
- ✓Package & Export after paid subscription activation
No charge today. Cancel before the trial ends.
Enterprise
CustomTailored solutions for large teams, consultants, and multi-subrecipient portfolios.
Tailored portfolio solutions
- ✓4+ Organizations
- ✓16+ Active FEMA Projects/PWs
- ✓Larger teams
- ✓Consultants
- ✓Grant management firms
- ✓Multi-subrecipient portfolios
- ✓Custom onboarding
- ✓Priority support
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about ABZHub capabilities, workflows, supported categories and export processes.