NORFOLK - Madison County has been awarded nearly $30,000 in federal funds made available through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Madison County has been chosen to receive $12,100 under Phase 37 and $17,251 under the CARES Act to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.

How the funds will be awarded will be determined by a local board. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Krista Heineman at 402-385-6300, ext 276, for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28.

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