Federal Emergency Grants Available

The Marion and Polk Local Board has been selected to receive $132,668 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs within the two counties.  These funds have been made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

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 May 19.

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 late May. United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley will serve as the local administrator of the ARRA funds.

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for ARRA Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Denise Swanson at United Way Mid-Willamette Valley (503)363-1651 or by email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to receive an official application.