Grant opportunity for VOADs working on Florence relief Notice of Funds Available: State Grants for Volunteer or Voluntary Nonprofit Agencies or Organizations Active or Assisting in or with Disasters The North Carolina Division of Emergency Management is pleased to announce the third round of funding for a new program to assist Volunteer or Voluntary Nonprofit Agencies or Organizations Active or Assisting in or with Disasters in providing services to disaster survivors adversely affected by Hurricane Florence. State Grants for Volunteer or Voluntary Nonprofit Agencies or Organizations Active or Assisting in or with Disasters (VOADs) North Carolina Division of Emergency Management (NCEM) will be awarding grants up to $200,000 to eligible VOADs for assistance to provide shelters, housing repairs, and other emergency and disaster recovery services. Purpose In response to Hurricane Florence’s impact on communities, the North Carolina General Assembly established a fund of $1,000,000 to provide assistance to volunteer nonprofit organizations. The funds are to provide financial assistance to volunteer nonprofit organizations that provide shelters, housing repairs, and other emergency and disaster recovery services. Authorizing Appropriation for Program The North Carolina General Assembly passed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2019 (S.L. 2019-224) allocating funds to the N.C. Division of Emergency Management (NCEM) to provide financial assistance to volunteer non-profit organizations that provide shelters, housing repairs, and other emergency and disaster recovery services. Eligibility This grant program is open to VOADs that provide shelter, housing repairs, and other emergency and disaster recovery services as a result of Hurricane Florence (DR-4393). In order to be considered for a grant award, eligible VOADs must complete and submit an application. The application deadline is Monday, January 13, 2020 by 2:00 pm. Priorities In developing the application the potential recipients should demonstrate, and provide a detailed application on how their VOAD program provides services in the following areas: Shelters Housing repairs Emergency services Disaster recovery services Award Criteria NCEM will evaluate all grant submissions and award based on the following criteria: Verification of Nonprofit Status of the applicant’s organization Submission of Project Narrative, Goals & Objectives Submission of Detailed Budget Organizational Capacity and Sustainability PROJECT SCORING AND REVIEW Applications that meet the basic minimum requirements will be evaluated using the following criteria: Statement of the Problem 5 points Project Narrative, Description and Implementation Plan 25 points Strength of Goals, Objectives and Measurements 10 points Timeline 10 points Budget and Budget Narrative 20 points MOUs and Demonstrated Partnerships 5 points Organizational Capacity and Sustainability Plan 10 points Potential for Positive Impact 15 points Associated Deadlines Application Deadline: NCEM will be accepting applications until Monday, January 13, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Period of Performance: 3 years from the Notice of Award. Quarterly Progress Reports will be required. A reporting template will be provided to recipients at the time of award. The funding cyle begins with commencement of awards and ends December 31, 2023. Application Submission Eligible VOADs are encouraged to apply for the State Grants for Volunteer or Voluntary Nonprofit Agencies or Organizations Active in or with Disasters by returning the completed application form and required supporting documentation to NCEMGrants1@ncdps.gov. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS and REQUIRED FORMS Funding Announcement and Request For Proposals Application Cover Page Grant Conditions Notice of Reporting and Audit Requirements Status Report and Reimbursemant Request Substitute W-9 Form Vendor Electronic Payment Form Tax Certification Form
Grant opportunity for VOADs working on Florence relief Notice of Funds Available: State Grants for Volunteer or Voluntary Nonprofit Agencies or Organizations Active or Assisting in or with Disasters The North Carolina Division of Emergency Management is pleased to announce the third round of funding for a new program to assist Volunteer or Voluntary Nonprofit Agencies or Organizations Active or Assisting in or with Disasters in providing services to disaster survivors adversely affected by Hurricane Florence. State Grants for Volunteer or Voluntary Nonprofit Agencies or Organizations Active or Assisting in or with Disasters (VOADs) North Carolina Division of Emergency Management (NCEM) will be awarding grants up to $200,000 to eligible VOADs for assistance to provide shelters, housing repairs, and other emergency and disaster recovery services. Purpose In response to Hurricane Florence’s impact on communities, the North Carolina General Assembly established a fund of $1,000,000 to provide assistance to volunteer nonprofit organizations. The funds are to provide financial assistance to volunteer nonprofit organizations that provide shelters, housing repairs, and other emergency and disaster recovery services. Authorizing Appropriation for Program The North Carolina General Assembly passed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2019 (S.L. 2019-224) allocating funds to the N.C. Division of Emergency Management (NCEM) to provide financial assistance to volunteer non-profit organizations that provide shelters, housing repairs, and other emergency and disaster recovery services. Eligibility This grant program is open to VOADs that provide shelter, housing repairs, and other emergency and disaster recovery services as a result of Hurricane Florence (DR-4393). In order to be considered for a grant award, eligible VOADs must complete and submit an application. The application deadline is Monday, January 13, 2020 by 2:00 pm. Priorities In developing the application the potential recipients should demonstrate, and provide a detailed application on how their VOAD program provides services in the following areas: Shelters Housing repairs Emergency services Disaster recovery services Award Criteria NCEM will evaluate all grant submissions and award based on the following criteria: Verification of Nonprofit Status of the applicant’s organization Submission of Project Narrative, Goals & Objectives Submission of Detailed Budget Organizational Capacity and Sustainability PROJECT SCORING AND REVIEW Applications that meet the basic minimum requirements will be evaluated using the following criteria: Statement of the Problem 5 points Project Narrative, Description and Implementation Plan 25 points Strength of Goals, Objectives and Measurements 10 points Timeline 10 points Budget and Budget Narrative 20 points MOUs and Demonstrated Partnerships 5 points Organizational Capacity and Sustainability Plan 10 points Potential for Positive Impact 15 points Associated Deadlines Application Deadline: NCEM will be accepting applications until Monday, January 13, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Period of Performance: 3 years from the Notice of Award. Quarterly Progress Reports will be required. A reporting template will be provided to recipients at the time of award. The funding cyle begins with commencement of awards and ends December 31, 2023. Application Submission Eligible VOADs are encouraged to apply for the State Grants for Volunteer or Voluntary Nonprofit Agencies or Organizations Active in or with Disasters by returning the completed application form and required supporting documentation to NCEMGrants1@ncdps.gov. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS and REQUIRED FORMS Funding Announcement and Request For Proposals Application Cover Page Grant Conditions Notice of Reporting and Audit Requirements Status Report and Reimbursemant Request Substitute W-9 Form Vendor Electronic Payment Form Tax Certification Form
