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ELKINS -- Randolph, Barbour and Tucker counties have been awarded federal funding for emergency food and shelter programs.
The funding will be distributed through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
Randolph County will receive $11,727 in federal funding, while Barbour County will receive $7,319. The funding amount to be distributed to Tucker County has not yet been determined, officials said.
These counties, and two others in West Virginia,have been chosen to receive funding to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in their respective counties through phase 41 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
Across the state, Marion County will receive $21,537 in federal funding, while Taylor County will receive an amount yet to be determined.
Eligibility requirements to receive funding in the counties include: be private voluntary nonprofits or units of government; be eligible to receive federal funds; have an accounting system; practice nondiscrimination; have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs; and if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Agencies do not have to be a United Way agency to apply.
The selections of counties were made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from The Salvation Army; American Red Cross; Jewish Communities; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; and the United Way of America.
The Local Board is charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the county.
Agencies interested in applying for Phase 41 should visit the United Way website at http://tvuw.us/efsp. All applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 19.