Regarding the new Cares Act financial assistance program, here are some facts as we know them:
- All applications will be processed through the CEOGC. There will be a pre-application on their website www.ceogc.org, which should be up later this week. They are hoping for Thursday/Friday. We encourage clients to check in as early as Wednesday, as this is a first-come-first-serve basis.
- In order to be eligible, applicants must be below 200% FPL.
- The need must be Covid-19 related. (ie; unable to work due to quarantine, school closures, unemployed, loss of income, etc.)
- Examples of documents needed are ID, SS Cards, proof of income, mortgage/rent, water, sewer bills. If water/sewer bills are in your landlord’s name, you will be required to show a lease agreement stating that you are responsible to pay for those utilities.
- The program runs through December 31, 2020.
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- Applicants can have outstanding balances paid as far back as April 1, 2020.
- The funds awarded will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
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