SALISBURY ó Applications for agencies providing emergency food and shelter are available beginning Friday at Rowan County United Way office at 1930 Jake Alexander Blvd.
The local Emergency Food and Shelter Board is responsible for determining how to distribute funds awarded to the community through the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act.
Under the terms of the grant, programs operated by local, not-for-profit service organizations, including local government and private voluntary organizations, are eligible under the following conditions:
Be not-for-profit or an agency of government;
Have an accounting system or an approved fiscal agent;
Have a Federal Employer Identification Number or be in the process of securing one;
Conduct an independent annual audit;
Practice non-discrimination;
For private, non-profit organizations, have a voluntary board;
To the extent practicable, involve homeless individuals and families, through employment, volunteer programs, etc., in providing emergency food and shelter services.
Qualifying organizations may apply. Applications, along with current guidelines, are available weekdays at the Rowan County United Way office.
Completed applications are due at the United Way office by 5 p.m. on Aug. 8.
For more information, call the United Way office at 704-633-1802.