Three Counties Selected to Add Financial Stability Resources into Local Emergency Response Plans

In this April 2026 press release, the CFE Fund announced the launch of the second Emergency Financial Empowerment cohort. Montgomery County, MD; Orange County, FL; and Sonoma County, CA will each receive $150,000 grant and technical assistance to connect financial empowerment supports to emergency preparedness and response procedures. These supports could range from expanding individual financial counseling to prepare for emergencies to helping residents navigate requirements across federal grant and loan applications after a disaster.

Read the full press release here.