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PRC Emergency Assistance

Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC)

PRC stands for Prevention, Retention and Contingency and it provides short-term benefits and services to low-income families, especially those facing emergency situations. The goal is to help families stabilize and eventually move out of poverty and become self-sufficient.

To qualify for PRC Emergency Assistance you must:

  • have at least one minor child or a pregnant person living in your home
  • have a gross household income at or below 175% of the federal poverty level

Applicants can request aid for more than one emergency (such as overdue rent and utility bills) up to a maximum of $2,500. Assistance may go towards:

  • Overdue rent or mortgage payments
  • Overdue utility bills (except for the home heating source utility during months when the Winter Crisis Program is in operation)
  • Auto repairs and maintenance for work transportation
  • Driver license reinstatement fees (some restrictions apply)
  • Bus passes for purposes of work, education, or job training (limited to four months)
Click HERE or on the "How To Apply" tab to begin the application process.

Make sure you include all required verification documents with your application

PRC-Emergency Rental Assistance (PRC-ERA)

PRC-ERA was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and can help impacted families pay for rent or utilities. Families must earn no more than 50% of the average median income to qualify.

PRC Plus

PRC Plus is a local program that provides the same help as PRC-ERA but to COVID-impacted families with household income between 176% and 300% of the federal poverty level. Families cannot receive assistance through both PRC-ERA and PRC Plus.

PRC Disaster Assistance

Disaster Assistance is available to eligible families who have sustained damage or losses as a result of a state-declared natural disaster or personal disaster such as a house fire or flood. See page 10 of the FCDJFS PRC Plan for details.

You can find more information about other PRC service categories, including Community Projects and view Franklin County’s current PRC Plan here.