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NC H798
Bill
Status
4/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julia Greenfield
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AI Summary
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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
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Grants will be awarded to municipalities and nonprofit organizations to implement or expand temporary emergency shelters for homeless individuals during severe weather events
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Individual grant awards are capped at $215,000 per fiscal year, with up to 5% of program funds available for administrative costs
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Selection criteria must consider applicants' access to other funding sources and local poverty rates, developed in consultation with the Division of Emergency Management
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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