The Individual and Family Grants Program gives financial help to victims of major disasters when the president declares that an emergency or disaster area exists. Qualifying individuals and families receive aid to repair, replace, or rebuild necessary provisions that were destroyed or damaged as a result of disaster.

Provides short-term limited financial assistance to families with children when a fire or other natural disaster has destroyed those things necessary to take care of the individuals family. Cannot be more than $500.00 and is limited to 30 consecutive days in any 12 month period.

Administers Federal Farm Programs. Serves as a temporary source of supervised credit and technical support to rural Americans for improving their farming enterprises and housing conditions until they are able to qualify for private sector resources. Offers Farm Loans, Price Support, Conservation, Disaster Assistance and Commodity Information. Serves the counties of Fauquier, Fairfax, Prince William & Loudon.

Administers the Federal Farm Programs and the USDA Farm Loan Programs for City of Lexington, Rockbridge,Alleghany and Bath Counties. Provides government price support and conservation programs related to agriculture at the local level. Price support includes both deficiency payments and low interest price support loans. Provides cash payments to individuals, disaster preparedness/relief and emergency funds.

Provides a cash payment through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to help alleviate emergency situations specifically related to 1) natural disaster or fire, or 2) total loss of family income in the winter months due to severe weather conditions or 3) a reduction in a labor force caused by an energy shortage. This assistance is limited to $500 in a 12-month period.

Administers Federal Farm Funds for Greene, Madison, Culpeper, Rappahannock and Orange Counties. Serves as a temporary source of supervised credit and technical support to rural Americans for improving their farming enterprises and housing conditions until they are able to qualify for private sector resources. Also offers programs for farmers that include: Farm loans, price support, commodities, conservation and disaster assistance.

Emergency Assistance (EA) provides short term, limited financial assistance to families with children when a fire or other natural disaster has destroyed those things necessary for taking care of your family. Emergency Assistance is also available if your family lost all income between December 1 and March 15 and the loss is due to severe weather or energy shortage layoffs. Emergency Assistance payments can be made for food, clothing, shelter, or the repair or replacement of essential household items. The amount of assistance cannot be more than $500 and is limited to 30 consecutive days in any 12 month.

Provides short-term limited financial assistance to families with children when a fire or other natural disaster has destroyed those things necessary to take care of the individuals family. Cannot be more than $500.00 and is limited to 30 consecutive days in any 12 month period.

Serves as a temporary source of supervised credit and technical support to rural Americans for improving their farming enterprises and housing conditions until they are able to qualify for private sector resources. Administers the following programs: Farm Loans, Price Support, Commodities, Conservation and Disaster Assistance. Serves the Counties of Louisa, Fluvanna, Albemarle, Goochland, Nelson and the City of Charlottesville.

Emergency Assistance provides short term, limited financial assistance to families with children when a fire or natural disaster has destroyed essential items needed for taking care of a family. The maximum amount of Emergency Assistance is limited to $500.00.

Financial help to recover from natural disasters.

The Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund (VDAF) is a state program providing financial relief to Virginians whose homes, businesses, farms, or community infrastructure were destroyed or heavily damaged by natural disaster. It also funds large mitigation projects to protect community infrastructure against future disasters. Distribute funding through our partner organizations (local governments and regional Planning District Commissions) to make sure help reaches residents quickly and fairly. Planning District Commission (PDC) : Cumberland Plateau PDC : Buchanan County Dickenson County Russell County Tazewell County (276)880-4020; [email protected]; cppdc.com/disaster-recovery LENOWISCO PDC : Lee County City of Norton Scott County Wise County (276)431-2206; lenowisco.org Mount Rogers PDC: Bland County City of Bristol Carroll County City of Galax Grayson County Smyth County Washington County Wythe County (276)-200-5110; [email protected]; mrpdc.org/disasterassistancefund/home New River Valley Regional Commission: Floyd County Giles County Montgomery County Pulaski County City of Radford (540)639-9313 nrvrc.org/virginia-disaster-assistance

This CRP was established with the mission to provide financial assistance for citizens who are recovering from Hurricane Helene. Funding will be provided as a payment directly to the business, vendor, landlord, or contractor that will be supplying your recovery efforts. If you were directly affected by Hurricane Helene, whether this included home damage, displacement, rental or utility needs, landscape cleanup, loss or damage to personal property or vital documents, financial loss, food shortages, or education support, we encourage you to submit an application to receive assistance from this CRP while funding is available. Financial assistance will be determined based upon the needs of the household and funding available at the time of the application. More details are provided within the CRP application. Examples of approved funding are: Financial and Household Needs Assistance – help with rent, utilities, basic household items (e.g. clothing, cleaning supplies), temporary housing/emergency shelter, employment assistance, legal aid, and transportation access. Food Assistance – access to meals (e.g., food pantries, meal delivery), and/or financial assistance to purchase food. Health Supports – assistance accessing mental and physical health services, prescriptions, medical supplies, and emergency room visits. Educational Supports – assistance related to setting up temporary school sites, student transportation, school supplies, setting up community-based learning sites, school clean-up; and relocation of teachers, students, and administrators. Other services and supports - as determined and identified by impacted populations, community-based organizations, and specific communities, to meet the evolving needs of the communities impacted by the Disaster.

Emergency Assistance provides short-term, limited financial assistance to individuals and families with children when a fire or other natural disaster has destroyed those things necessary for taking care of the household.

There are no declared emergencies at this time

Emergency Assistance provides short-term, limited financial assistance to individuals and families with children when a fire or other natural disaster has destroyed those things necessary for taking care of the household. EA may also be available to assist in a housing emergency if the person had no control over the circumstances of the emergency. Emergency Assistance payments can be made for shelter (for example rent, utilities, moving costs), or the repair or replacement of essential household items. The amount of assistance cannot be more than $500 in any 12-month period. Call 3-1-1 for information on the applicaiton process or to speak with a customer service representative. Visit one of our two Social Services locations for assistance.

Provides short-term limited financial assistance to families with children when a fire or other natural disaster has destroyed those things necessary to take care of the individuals family. Is limited to resources and funds available.