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Last updated: June 17, 2019
COVID-19 Funding Details
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Human Services
Total Funding
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76.34%
23.66%
$88.46M
$20.93M (23.66%)
$67.54M (76.34%)
Funding Category: Human Services
$88.46M
Categories
Grant Awards
Grant
Adult Protective Services
Purpose of Grant
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
August 1, 2021
Grant End Date
September 30, 2024
Funds Allocated
$86.06K
Funds Expended
$47.14K
Funds Remaining
$38.93K
Grant
Child Care and Development Block Grant
Purpose of Grant
The purpose of this grant is to provide child care assistance to health care sector employees, emergency responders, sanitation workers, and other workers deemed essential during the response to coronavirus by public officials, without regard to the income eligibility requirements. Assist eligible child care providers under section 658P(6) of the Childcare and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act with cleaning, sanitation, and other activities necessary to maintain or resume the operation of programs.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
December 27, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2023
Funds Allocated
$9.63M
Funds Expended
$3.27M
Funds Remaining
$6.36M
Grant
Child Care and Development Block Grant
Purpose of Grant
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
October 1, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2023
Funds Allocated
$23.08M
Funds Expended
$18.78M
Funds Remaining
$4.31M
Grant
Child Care and Development Block Grant
Purpose of Grant
The purpose of this grant is to provide child care assistance to health care sector employees, emergency responders, sanitation workers, and other workers deemed essential during the response to coronavirus by public officials, without regard to the income eligibility requirements. Assist eligible child care providers under section 658P(6) of the Childcare and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act with cleaning, sanitation, and other activities necessary to maintain or resume the operation of programs.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
March 27, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2023
Funds Allocated
$3.37M
Funds Expended
$2.66M
Funds Remaining
$706.99K
Grant
Child Care and Development Block Grant
Purpose of Grant
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
October 1, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2024
Funds Allocated
$14.43M
Funds Expended
$7.74M
Funds Remaining
$6.69M
Grant
Child Welfare Services
Purpose of Grant
The purpose of this grant is to provide assistance to states, territories and tribes to support the child welfare needs of families during this crisis, and to help keep families together.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
March 27, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2021
Funds Allocated
$22.25K
Funds Expended
$22.25K
Funds Remaining
$0
Grant
Community Services Block Grant
Purpose of Grant
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
March 27, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$1.70M
Funds Expended
$1.70M
Funds Remaining
$0
Grant
Congregate and Home-Delivered Meals (CARES Act)
Purpose of Grant
This grant will help to allow the continuation of supply to the community with balanced nutritional meals.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
April 1, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$1.87M
Funds Expended
$1.77M
Funds Remaining
$92.03K
Grant
Congregate and Home-Delivered Meals (Family First Coronavirus Act)
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
March 20, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$600K
Funds Expended
$600K
Funds Remaining
$0
Grant
Expanding Access to COVID-19 Vaccines via The Aging Network
Purpose of Grant
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
Expanding Access to COVID-19 Vaccines via The Aging Network
Purpose of Grant
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
April 1, 2021
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$13.90K
Funds Expended
$0
Funds Remaining
$13.90K
Grant
Family Caregiver Support Program
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
$238.33K
Funds Remaining
$11.67K
Grant
Family Caregiver Support Program
Purpose of Grant
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
April 1, 2021
Grant End Date
September 30, 2025
Funds Allocated
$0
Funds Expended
$0
Funds Remaining
$0
Grant
Family Violence Prevention and Services/ Domestic Violence Shelter abd Supportive Services
Purpose of Grant
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
October 1, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2025
Funds Allocated
$146.56K
Funds Expended
$0
Funds Remaining
$146.56K
Grant
Family Violence Prevention and Services/ Domestic Violence Shelter abd Supportive Services
Purpose of Grant
The purpose of this grant is to provide additional support to family violence shelters and additional support for the National Domestic Violence Hotline Office of Intake and Emergency Services - Emergency Welfare Services (EWS) requests and other treatment/therapy needs for families.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
March 27, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2021
Funds Allocated
$43.59K
Funds Expended
$43.59K
Funds Remaining
$0
Grant
Family Violence Prevention and Services/ Domestic Violence Shelter abd Supportive Services
Purpose of Grant
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
October 1, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2025
Funds Allocated
$198K
Funds Expended
$0
Funds Remaining
$198K
Grant
Head Start
Purpose of Grant
The purpose for this grant is to assist with coronavirus-related needs of children and families in and out of the classroom.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
July 1, 2021
Grant End Date
June 30, 2024
Funds Allocated
$1.30M
Funds Expended
$704.77K
Funds Remaining
$592.68K
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
June 30, 2021
Funds Allocated
$785.65K
Funds Expended
$696.73K
Funds Remaining
$88.92K
Grant
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Purpose of Grant
LIHEAP Funding will be used to supplement the electrical bills of low income seniors and persons with disabilities; With the supplemental funding, DHS may also be able to assist very low income non-seniors who are experiencing hardship because of loss of employment due to COVID 19.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
N/A
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$350.39K
Funds Expended
$350.39K
Funds Remaining
$0
Grant
Medicaid Cares Act
Purpose of Grant
The Provider Relief Funds support American families, workers, and the heroic healthcare providers in the battle against the COVID-19 outbreak. HHS has distributed funds to hospitals and healthcare providers on the front line of the coronavirus response.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
April 1, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2020
Funds Allocated
$2.71M
Funds Expended
$2.71M
Funds Remaining
$0
Grant
Medicaid Cares Act
Purpose of Grant
The Provider Relief Funds support American families, workers, and the heroic healthcare providers in the battle against the COVID-19 outbreak. HHS has distributed funds to hospitals and healthcare providers on the front line of the coronavirus response.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
October 1, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2021
Funds Allocated
$1.94M
Funds Expended
$1.94M
Funds Remaining
$0
Grant
Nutrition Services
Purpose of Grant
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
April 1, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2021
Funds Allocated
$1.20M
Funds Expended
$1.23M
Funds Remaining
$-25,941
Grant
OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
Purpose of Grant
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
April 1, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$50K
Funds Expended
$9.98K
Funds Remaining
$40.02K
Grant
OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
Purpose of Grant
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
April 1, 2021
Grant End Date
September 30, 2024
Funds Allocated
$24.88K
Funds Expended
$6.95K
Funds Remaining
$17.93K
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
Preventative Health
Purpose of Grant
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
April 1, 2021
Grant End Date
September 30, 2024
Funds Allocated
$0
Funds Expended
$0
Funds Remaining
$0
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
April 1, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$32K
Funds Expended
$9.98K
Funds Remaining
$22.02K
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
$100K
Funds Expended
$0
Funds Remaining
$100K
Grant
SNAP Admin Funding
Purpose of Grant
SNAP Administration
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
October 1, 2021
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$223.71K
Funds Expended
$69.13K
Funds Remaining
$154.58K
Grant
SNAP PEBT Grants to States
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 State American Rescue
Purpose of Grant
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
March 11, 2021
Grant End Date
September 30, 2021
Funds Allocated
$123.17K
Funds Expended
$0
Funds Remaining
$123.17K
Grant
Supportive Services
Purpose of Grant
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
April 1, 2021
Grant End Date
September 30, 2025
Funds Allocated
$1.14M
Funds Expended
$780.46K
Funds Remaining
$363.79K
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
April 1, 2020
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$500K
Funds Expended
$291.99K
Funds Remaining
$208.01K
Grant
USDA - Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (PEBT) 1
Purpose of Grant
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 provides the Secretary of Agriculture authority to approve state and territorial agencies plans for temporary emergency standards of eligibility and levels of benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
N/A
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$4.98M
Funds Expended
$4.98M
Funds Remaining
$0
Grant
USDA - Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (PEBT) 2
Purpose of Grant
Complete
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$1.49M
Funds Expended
$1.49M
Funds Remaining
$0
Grant
USDA - Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (PEBT) 2
Purpose of Grant
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 provides the Secretary of Agriculture authority to approve state and territorial agencies plans for temporary emergency standards of eligibility and levels of benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
N/A
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$1.49M
Funds Expended
$1.49M
Funds Remaining
$0
Grant
USDA EMERGENCY MAXIMUM ALLOTMENT
Purpose of Grant
USDA Emergency Maximum Allotments (EA) were issued based on a public emergency declaration by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under Section 319 of the Public Health Services Act related to an outbreak of COVID-19 with the issuance of an emergency or disaster declaration. Generally, states and territories report disaster related SNAP participation and issuance data to FNS on the FNS-292B Report of Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Benefit Issuance within 45 days of termination of disaster assistance.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Human Services
Grant Start Date
N/A
Grant End Date
September 30, 2022
Funds Allocated
$13.40M
Funds Expended
$13.40M
Funds Remaining
$0
