The award was made by the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Other members of the Board include representatives from The Salvation Army; American Red Cross; United Jewish Communities; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. and United Way of America.  A Local Board made up of social service agencies and volunteers from the community then determines how these funds are to be distributed among the local organizations that apply for funds.  Under the terms of the award, local organizations chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) have an approved accounting system, 3) practice nondiscrimination, 4) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter services, and 5) private voluntary organization must have a voluntary board.  Qualifying organizations are urged to apply.

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