Dare County to Receive Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Funds
Dare County has been chosen to receive $24,161 of Federal Emergency Food and Shelter funds awarded through the Department of Homeland Security.
The national board, chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), made this selection. The board consists of representatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, United Jewish Communities, Catholic Charities USA, National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA and United Way of America. The board was charged with distributing funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high need areas around the country.
A local board, which will mirror the national board, will determine how the funds awarded to Dare County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service organizations. The local board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds available under this phase of the program.
Under the terms of the grant from the national board, organizations chosen to receive funds must be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, have an accounting system, practice nondiscrimination and have demonstrated the capability of delivering emergency food and/or shelter programs. If they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a volunteer board. Applications from qualifying organizations must be received no later than Monday, May 21, 2018, by 5 p.m.
For an application or additional information contact Tammy Reber, Dare County Department of Health and Human Services at 475-5500 or rebert@dcdss.org.
