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Approval of $6.9 Million for Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance

Original title: Resolution Authorizing a Contract for FY 2020-21 US Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA 2) Funds in the Amount of $6,922,907 for Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Programs (Greensboro Urban Ministry, Greensboro Housing Coalition, Housing Consultants Group, and Salvation Army of Greensboro)

June 15, 2021

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The Frame

What this does

This releases $6,922,907 in federal funding to four local non-profits to provide direct financial assistance for rent and utility payments to eligible Greensboro residents.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Greensboro residents

Residents facing housing or utility payment challenges may be eligible to receive financial support through the programs managed by the four recipient organizations.

Greensboro Urban Ministry, Greensboro Housing Coalition, Housing Consultants Group, and Salvation Army of Greensboro

These organizations are contracted to receive and administer the $6,922,907 in federal funds for community assistance.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 15, 2021.

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Summary

The Greensboro City Council passed a to authorize a contract for $6,922,907 in federal Emergency Rental Assistance () funds. These funds will be distributed to four local organizations to provide rent and utility support to residents.

Key Facts

The City Council authorized a contract for $6,922,907 in federal ERA 2 funds.
The funds are designated for emergency rent and utility assistance programs.
The funding covers the FY 2020-21 fiscal period.
Four organizations will receive the funds: Greensboro Urban Ministry, Greensboro Housing Coalition, Housing Consultants Group, and the Salvation Army of Greensboro.
The resolution was introduced and passed on May 13, 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I apply for this rental assistance?

The authorizes the contract with the four listed organizations; residents should contact Greensboro Urban Ministry, Greensboro Housing Coalition, Housing Consultants Group, or the Salvation Army of Greensboro directly to inquire about assistance eligibility.

What is the source of this money?

The funds are provided by the US Treasury through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program ().

Why It Matters

This releases $6,922,907 in federal funding to four local non-profits to provide direct financial assistance for rent and utility payments to eligible Greensboro residents.

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Multi-Agency Distribution

The city opted to split the $6.9 million federal grant across four distinct local non-profit organizations rather than centralizing administration.

Greensboro Urban Ministry Greensboro Housing Coalition Housing Consultants Group Salvation Army of Greensboro

Connected Entities

organizationHousing Consultants Group“Recipient organization for ERA 2 funds.”Map →

organizationGreensboro Urban Ministry“Recipient organization for ERA 2 funds.”Map →

organizationGreensboro Housing Coalition“Recipient organization for ERA 2 funds.”Map →

organizationGreensboro City Council“The governing body that passed the resolution.”Map →

organizationSalvation Army of Greensboro“Recipient organization for ERA 2 funds.”Map →

Sources

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