Residents of the ASNA catchment area, which includes homes, rental units, and businesses within the boundaries of the Association, are eligible to apply.

The NEF is designed to assist with unexpected, urgent situations that pose an immediate risk to a resident's health, safety, or ability to remain housed. Common qualifying situations include, but are not limited to:

• Emergency repairs to prevent eviction or unsafe living conditions.
• Essential needs following a fire, flood, or other disaster.
• Victim support or security improvements for post-crime incident.
  

• Sudden loss of income or employment.
• Medical emergency or urgent dental care not covered by insurance.
• General maintenance of a business.

The EFC will consider each application on a case-by-case basis, but grants will generally fall within the following ranges:

Typical Grant Range Type of Emergency

Essential needs following a fire, flood, or other disaster (e.g. food, transport, accommodation) $100 – $250

Emergency repairs to prevent eviction or unsafe living conditions (e.g. utility shut-off prevention) $50 – $75

Temporary relocation support $50 – $100

Emergency transportation (e.g. to shelter, work, hospital) $25 – $50

Security improvements post-crime incident $50 – $100

Emergency childcare $25 – $75

Maximum grant per household / business per fiscal year: $250

Residents may contact the EFC through NEF@alamosquare.org. Applications may be submitted by individuals, ASNA member sponsors, or on behalf of a neighbor in need (with their consent). Applicants should be sponsored by an ASNA Member or addressing a publicly known emergency.

All applications will be reviewed promptly and with discretion. Funds may be distributed via check or Venmo.

The identity of applicants and recipients will be kept strictly confidential.