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NC H798

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Julia Greenfield

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $1,720,000 in recurring funds annually for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to establish a Cold Weather Shelters Grant Program within the Division of Aging

  • Grants will be awarded to municipalities and nonprofit organizations to implement or expand temporary emergency shelters for homeless individuals during severe weather events

  • Individual grant awards are capped at $215,000 per fiscal year, with up to 5% of program funds available for administrative costs

  • Selection criteria must consider applicants' access to other funding sources and local poverty rates, developed in consultation with the Division of Emergency Management

  • Annual reports due by April 1 (beginning 2027) must detail grant recipients, award amounts, program implementation, and number of people served

Legislative Description

Expand Access to Cold Weather Shelters/Funds

Appropriations

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/8/2025

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