The National School Lunch Program (NSLP), The School Breakfast Program (SBP), and The Special Milk Program (SMP) provides nutrition supplements to state education agencies.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Education
Grant Start Date
3/27/2020
Grant End Date
9/30/2021
Funds Allocated
$0.93M
Funds Expended
$102.97K
Funds Remaining
$822.67K
Grant
Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)(P.L. 116-127, Div. A Title I)
Purpose of Grant
Increasing the amount of TEFAP food distributed due to the national public health emergency, replacing foods previously distributed during the national public health emergency (except those foods replaced as a result of approved Disaster Household distribution programs), or increasing administrative expenditures due to changed procedures, such as distribution changes to accommodate social distancing.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Education
Grant Start Date
3/27/2020
Grant End Date
9/30/2021
Funds Allocated
$249.20K
Funds Expended
$7.25K
Funds Remaining
$241.95K
Grant
Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)(P.L. 116-136, Div. B Title I)
Purpose of Grant
Increase the amount of TEFAP food distributed due to the national public health emergency and replace foods previously distributed during the national public health emergency (except those foods replaced as a result of approved Disaster Household distribution programs). Increasing administrative expenditures due to changed procedures, such as distribution changes to accommodate social distancing is also supported.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Education
Grant Start Date
3/27/2020
Grant End Date
9/30/2021
Funds Allocated
$280.44K
Funds Expended
$173.04K
Funds Remaining
$107.40K
Grant
Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
Purpose of Grant
Funds can be used for food purchases and administrative costs . (Unused funds were returned on 3/3/21 for the purchase of food commodities )
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Education
Grant Start Date
10/1/2020
Grant End Date
9/30/2021
Funds Allocated
$26K
Funds Expended
$25.57K
Funds Remaining
$435
Grant
Head Start
Purpose of Grant
The purpose for this grant is to assist summer Head Start programs and the balance distributed to Head Start programs to help them respond to coronavirus-related needs of children and families.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
N/A
Grant End Date
6/30/2021
Funds Allocated
$785.65K
Funds Expended
$745.44K
Funds Remaining
$40.21K
Grant
Supportive Services
Purpose of Grant
Provided for the following: '-Hiring of Support Staff for the following programs to meet the increased demand for services for regular demand and the increased demand in light of COVID 19 Services. -Homemaker Programs: Homemakers Aides, Homemaker Supervisor STT. Homes for the Aged: Cooks and Institutional Attendants. -Enable hiring of staff to restore Meal Services at Lucinda Millin and Whim Gardens Senior Housing
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
3/27/2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$500K
Funds Expended
$239.44K
Funds Remaining
$260.56K
Grant
Family Caregivers
Purpose of Grant
This grant is used to assist with the Ongoing COVID Special Meal Preparation and Meal Delivery from Local and qualified Vendors; Support Contract with Meal Vendors and Delivery Services; Purchase of COVID 19 Safety Supplies (Family First Coronavirus Response Act)
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
April 1, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$250K
Funds Expended
$194.19K
Funds Remaining
$55.81K
Grant
Protection of Vulnerable Older Americans
Purpose of Grant
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provided the additional funding for the nutrition services programs authorized by the Older Americans Act (OAA). These programs provide meals, and a wide range of services such as, home assistance, education on managing chronic illnesses and much more.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
4/1/2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$50K
Funds Expended
$9.98K
Funds Remaining
$40.02K
Grant
Protection of Vulnerable Older Americans (Preventative Health)
Purpose of Grant
The American Rescue Plan Act, provided the additional funding for the nutrition services programs authorized by the Older Americans Act (OAA). These programs provide meals, and a wide range of services such as, preventative health, home assistance, education on managing chronic illnesses and much more.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
April 1, 2021
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$125K
Funds Expended
$0
Funds Remaining
$125K
Grant
Pandemic Emergency Assistance Funds (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Purpose of Grant
Cash Assistance for non recurring emergencies to low income families with children for rental assistance, PPEs, household items etc.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
October 20, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$733.91K
Funds Expended
$192K
Funds Remaining
$541.91K
Grant
Mainstream Vouchers
Purpose of Grant
Assist non-elderly persons with disabilities. Aside from serving a special population, Mainstream vouchers are administered using the same rules as other housing choice vouchers.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Housing Authority
Grant Start Date
N/A
Grant End Date
December 31, 2021
Funds Allocated
$697.50K
Funds Expended
$0
Funds Remaining
$697.50K
Grant
SNAP
Purpose of Grant
SNAP Administration
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
October 20, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$312.79K
Funds Expended
$304.58K
Funds Remaining
$8.21K
Grant
SNAP
Purpose of Grant
SNAP Administration
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
October 20, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$123.17K
Funds Expended
$0
Funds Remaining
$123.17K
Grant
Crisis Counseling Program - Immediate Services Program
Purpose of Grant
Immediate Service Program (ISP) Crisis Counseling Program to address crisis counseling services for survivors of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Rental Assistance for up to 18 months. Assistance may be provided for rent and/or rental arrearage. Assistance may also be provided for housing expenses such as electricity, water, etc. that will avoid tenant losing unit/services.