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City of Sunrise Reopens Application for COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program

By Sheri-kae McLeod··1 min read
City of Sunrise Reopens Application for COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program
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  • <div>The City of Sunrise has reopened the application window for the COVID-19 Residential Emergency Assistance Program funded through the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF).</div> <div></div> <div>Sunrise officials previously opened this program in October 2020, with a budget of $367,500.
  • on Monday, December 28, 2020.</div> <div></div> <div>Applicants will be processed on a first-come, first-qualified, first-served basis, contingent upon funding availability.
  • Eligible expenses include unpaid rent, mortgage and utilities due on or after April 1, 2020 through December 30, 2020.</div> <div></div> <div>Applications can be submitted in person or via email - however, in person is preferred.

The City of Sunrise has reopened the application window for the COVID-19 Residential Emergency Assistance Program funded through the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF).
Sunrise officials previously opened this program in October 2020, with a budget of $367,500. At this time, the City has funded this program with an additional estimated budget of $220,500 and will accept applications to provide financial assistance to eligible City of Sunrise residents who have experienced a loss of income as a direct result of COVID-19.
Applications are currently being accepted and will continue as long as funding is available or until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2020.
Applicants will be processed on a first-come, first-qualified, first-served basis, contingent upon funding availability. Eligible expenses include unpaid rent, mortgage and utilities due on or after April 1, 2020 through December 30, 2020.
Applications can be submitted in person or via email - however, in person is preferred. For details, visit www.sunrisefl.gov/covid19aid.

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