Emergency food and shelter funding now available

Local food and shelter organizations are invited to apply for funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency/Emergency Food and Shelter Program.

Kootenai County will receive $5,688 for the fiscal year 2015 phase 33.

Local agencies chosen to receive funds must:

• Be private voluntary nonprofits or units of government.

• Be eligible to receive federal funds.

• Have an accounting system.

• Practice non-discrimination.

• Have demonstrated the capacity to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs.

• If a private voluntary organization, must have a voluntary board of directors.

Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Contact St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho or download the application at: www.stvincentdepaulcda.org or www.kootenaiunitedway.org

The application must be returned by Aug. 9.

Fax application to: (208) 664-1772 Att: Janet or mail to: EFSP Board, Att: Janet Brock, 201 E. Harrison Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814