The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have announced a new allocation of $300 million in grants through the Shelter and Services Program for fiscal year 2024. This funding, approved by Congress, aims to support communities providing services to migrants. Several states and cities have outlined their share of the funding, including Arizona receiving $55 million, San Diego securing over $39 million, New York City obtaining an additional $40 million, and Chicago along with the state of Illinois being allocated more than $19 million. Additionally, Arizona is set to receive over $54 million, almost $14M is headed to San Antonio, and $19.3 million will go to Illinois and Chicago. The funds are intended to assist in feeding, clothing, housing, and transporting migrants who have crossed the border and been released into the U.S. Officials from the benefiting states and cities have expressed gratitude for the funding, emphasizing its importance in managing the migrant crisis and ensuring that migrants and asylum seekers are treated with dignity and respect.
Arizona to get $55 million to provide humanitarian aid to migrants at the border https://t.co/M13UrLFZvn
New federal dollars are coming to San Antonio, to support San Antonio groups and nonprofits providing services to migrants. https://t.co/rvWMSaF5qi
After consistently advocating for resources to support new migrant arrivals, it's a relief to know that $19.3 million in federal funding is on the way to Illinois and Chicago. While this funding is a step in the right direction, it is woefully short of the $10 billion needed for… https://t.co/BG98un7Nvs
So proud of our San Diego congressional delegation for bringing home $39 million in federal funds so local entities can treat migrants and asylum seekers with dignity and respect. This will go a long way to preventing street releases and living up to our country’s values.
People who seek asylum and refuge in the U.S. should be treated with respect and dignity. The $39m San Diego is receiving from @DHSgov for migrant shelter and services will go a long way towards doing that. https://t.co/ccsgSycH96 +
Chicago and Illinois to receive $19M from feds to help with migrant crisis @LAURA_N_ROD https://t.co/hr4VRN8Sgd
Biden admin announces $300 million in grants to support illegal immigrants through DHS https://t.co/Gfdn0SsW03
NYC will receive an additional $40m from the Biden Admin to reimburse us for providing support to migrants seeking a better life. I welcome the new funding but it's not enough. Unfortunately, Rs cut funding for the only program providing this support. Remember that in November. https://t.co/JQmNTYFns4
The city of Chicago and the state of Illinois are set to split more than $19 million in new congressionally approved funding released to assist cities and states in addressing the migrant crisis, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced Friday. https://t.co/MqO3t5kX1B
🚨We've secured $55 million to help border communities care for migrant families & prevent street releases. Thanks to our advocacy, @FEMA is also making common-sense fixes to the funding program to ensure Arizona communities get the resources they need. https://t.co/OFJsnIOV26
NEW: "Arizona to get $55 million to provide humanitarian aid to migrants at the border." (via @RafaelCarranza) https://t.co/SkCbsnh5Uk
Almost $14M in federal dollars headed to Migrant Resource Center https://t.co/INiOPB3YdE
Another $300 million in taxpayer dollars to NGOs and local municipalities to help them feed, clothe, house, and transport migrants who crossed the border illegally and have been released into the U.S. DHS is correct - this funding was approved by Congress. https://t.co/hkgKcYEpmu
Supporting AZ's border communities is one of my top priorities. Thanks to our work, AZ is getting over $54 million to help manage the crisis at our border. I'll keep pushing the Administration to prioritize AZ going forward. https://t.co/qyLAmiC3HG
NEW: Today, DHS, through @FEMA and @CBP, announced $300 million in grants through the Shelter and Services Program, which was authorized by Congress to support communities that are providing services to migrants. Learn more: https://t.co/GiVZP3nbYT https://t.co/UjqsRXyzOC
Good news, Arizona: we’re delivering $55 million through the Shelter & Services Program to our state. Arizona is on the frontlines of the border crisis, and this needed funding will help keep communities, families, and migrants seeking asylum safe. https://t.co/7t0fgZT6oc
🚨NEW: We secured over $39 million for San Diego communities and organizations aiding migrants. This funding through the Shelter and Services Program will help make sure they have the necessary resources to continue their critical work. Read more: https://t.co/8w0rMAfUut https://t.co/zDXE99gjZ4
Today, I am pleased that @DHSgov and @FEMA announced new Shelter and Services Program allocations for FY24. (1/3) https://t.co/dxGhUUc27w