2021 MNA ETHNOS COALITION COVID 19 RELIEF FUNDS GRANT APPLICATION


Guidelines for Diaconates applying for help: 
Our objective is to give immediate food and shelter relief for COVID-19 distressed low-income households (those with previous net annual incomes of $35,000 or less, or up to $48,000 for households larger than 4) as follows:

1. Food
• Family food stipend based on family size 

o Up to $300 for families of 2
o Up to $600 for families of 3 and 4
o Up to $900 for families of 5 or more


• Re-stock program. Deacons receive money to purchase food for their mercy pantry 

o $1,000 for churches of 100 or less
o $2,000 for churches of 100 – 200
o $3,000 for churches of over 200


2. Shelter
• Rental Assistance paid directly to the landlord 

o Up to $2,000 per family


3. Mental Health Counseling
• Mental Health Counseling Assistance paid directly to the service provider

o Up to $2,000 per family

 

4. Funeral Expenses
• Funeral Expenses Assistance paid directly to the service provider.

o Up to $2,000 per family







 
CHURCH AND PASTOR INFORMATION
IF YOU ARE A SMALL CHURCH WITHOUT A DIACONATE, PLEASE SKIP THIS SECTION
**FUND REQUEST SECTION:  REFER TO THE RELIEF DISBURSEMENT GUIDELINES BEF0RE COMPLETING THIS SECTION.