The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will now permit churches to request government aid following hurricanes Irma and Harvey, The Associated Press reported.

FEMA said Tuesday that churches will no longer be exempt from aid eligibility.

Private nonprofit organizations that were damaged on or had pending requests as of Aug. 23, 2017, may receive some aid, according to the report.

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Three churches in Texas sued FEMA last year after suffering damage during Hurricane Harvey.

President Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE in September tweeted his support for the churches.

"Churches in Texas should be entitled to reimbursement from FEMA Relief Funds for helping victims of Hurricane Harvey (just like others,” Trump tweeted.

Churches in Texas should be entitled to reimbursement from FEMA Relief Funds for helping victims of Hurricane Harvey (just like others). — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 8, 2017

Aid is restricted to expenses that a loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration will not cover, the AP noted.