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PUBLIC NOTICE : THE FOLLOWING JURISDICTIONS HAVE BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM.

The following jurisdictions have been chosen to receive these amounts to supplement emergency food and shelter programs for the funding period 11/1/2021-12/31/2023.

019600 Phase 40

Fairbanks North Star

Borough $39,942

021200 Phase 40 Nome Census Area $7,564

021401 Phase 40

Northwest Arctic

Borough $6,324

The selection is made by a National Board that is chaired by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross, Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; the Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.

A Local Board, made up of representatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Catholic Social Services, the Interfaith Council of Churches, The United Way of the Tanana Valley, and the homeless community, will determine how the funds awarded are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds available under the phase of the program.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government; 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system; 4) practice nondiscrimination; 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs; and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board. EFSP funds must be used to supplement food and shelter services and may not be used as seed money for new programs. The key responsibility of participating organizations is to provide assistance within the intent of the program. Agencies may receive funds to provide food, shelter and supportive services, including, but not limited to:

• Food services, such as congregate meals or groceries;

• Lodging in a mass shelter, or in a hotel/motel or other off-site shelter facility limited to 90-days assistance per individual or household;

• Up to 3 months rent or mortgage assistance to prevent eviction or foreclosure;

• Utility assistance for up to 3 months of service for gas, electric and water service;

• Supplies, including but not limited to cleaning supplies, and small equipment essential to feed or shelter people, not exceeding $300 per item

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds can request an application by sending an email referencing “Emergency Food and Shelter Program” to Amanda Hanson, amanda.hanson@

unitedwaytv.com United Way of the Tanana Valley, PO Box 74396, Fairbanks, AK 99701 907-452-7211

Deadline for submittal is April 22, 2023 at 5 pm.

Publish: 4-15,16-2023