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FEMA Grant Applications Now Accepted
The Marion and Polk Local Board is now accepting applications for use of emergency food and shelter funds in Marion and Polk Counties. Agencies providing emergency food or shelter services may apply for funds immediately.
Applications are due by Monday, January 25, 2010.
Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, have an accounting system, practice nondiscrimination, and if they are a voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.
The Local Board, made up of representatives of non-profit agencies, community members, and local government representatives, will make the allocations of funds to local agencies in early February. United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley will serve as the local administrator of these funds.
Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds can download application instructions, forms, and reference materials below.
Instructions:
Download Application Letter 2010 below:
Application_Letter_2010.doc
Download Forms A, B, and C below:
FORM_A_National_Board_Form.doc
FORM_B_Local_Application_Form.doc
FORM_C_-_Local_Recipient_Organization_Certification.doc
Download Reference Materials below:
Sample_Eligible_and_Ineligible_Form.doc
FEMA_Reference_Manual.pdf
For questions or to get more information contact Mikki Trowbridge at United Way Mid-Willamette Valley (503)363-1651 or by email at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).





