Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2024 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, [email protected] MDHHS and The Salvation Army seeking applications for LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) in partnership with The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division is seeking applications for $17 million in funding for its Emergency Shelter Program (ESP) to support emergency shelters and moteling. The focus of this funding is to support the day-to-day operations of emergency shelters across the state of Michigan that serve the more than 30,000 people experiencing homelessness every year including single adults and families. To be eligible, applicant agencies must be a nonprofit organization, exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code or a federally recognized Michigan tribe or group of federally recognized Michigan tribes. “Ensuring emergency shelters are able to provide a warm meal and safe place to sleep for the thousands of Michigan residents experiencing homelessness is a priority for the department,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “These vital community facilities also help support families as they move from a temporary shelter into stable housing as quickly as possible.” The award period begins Oct. 1, 2024. Funding is available to existing and new ESP providers. Individual awards will be determined by application scoring and funding availability. Applications must be submitted electronically to usc.gld.espapplications. A webinar will be held at noon, Wednesday, May 8, to review the application process and to gather questions. Any questions concerning the content of this application must be sent via email to [email protected] by Friday, May 10. An FAQ will be issued following the webinar and will be available by emailing [email protected] . For information or for links to the application, please email [email protected]. |
Salvation Army seeking Emergency Shelter Program funding
