ANDERSON- Madison County organizations are anticipated to receive $62,066 in federal funds appropriated by Congress under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Madison County’s award is based upon the total number of unemployed as compared to the total number of unemployed in all qualifying jurisdictions.The National Board, chaired by FEMA, consists of representatives from The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, United Jewish Communities, Catholic Charities, USA, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, and United Way Worldwide. All organizations in Madison County are now invited to apply for part of these anticipated funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in Madison County. An organization must meet the following guidelines:
1) be a private non-voluntary non-profit or a governmental unit;
2) have a checking account (cash payments are not allowed);
3) have an accounting system in place;
4) practice non-discrimination;
5) have a Federal employer identification number (FEIN) and DUNS number;
6) conduct an independent audit or annual review;
7) be providing services and using other agency resources in the area in which they are seeking
funding;
8) to the extent practicable, involve homeless individuals and families, through employment,
volunteer programs, etc., in providing emergency food and shelter services.
9) have a demonstrated track record for delivering emergency food and/or shelter programs,
and,
10) if a private non-profit, have an active voluntary board.
To obtain an application form, go to the United Way of Madison County website,
www.unitedwaymadisonco.org/efsp. You may also contact Kim Rogers-Hatfield, Vice President of Operations, United Way of Madison County, at k.hatfield@unitedwaymadisonco.org or 765-608-3067.
Applications must be submitted both in person and electronically by Thursday, August 11, 5:00 pm to be considered for funding for Phase 33.
A local board of representatives from the agencies on the national board and other persons required by federal guidelines will convene to consider all applications and make final distribution recommendations. Agencies recommended to receive funding will be notified by August 31 of their award.