Orleans and St. Bernard Parishes have been awarded Federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $198,635. Funds must be used to supplement food, shelter, rent-mortgage & utility assistance efforts in ongoing programs to assist people with economic emergencies unrelated to disasters.
Only non-profit organizations or units of government in Orleans or St. Bernard Parishes are eligible to apply and must abide by the following:
1) Be a non-profit organization with a voluntary board or government agency. 2) Be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) Have a financial control system that allows for effective control over and accountability for all funds, 4) Practice non-discrimination, 5) Have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs.
>>The Emergency Food & Shelter Program application is available at here.
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APPLY IS JULY 31, 2018.
Please direct questions to amziep@unitedwaysela.org.
