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Prevention Retention Contingency (PRC) Emergency Assistance

Run by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, a state agency

Emergency funds up to $2,000 for overdue rent, utilities, car repairs, or disaster-related damages.

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Who it's for

  • Must be low-income family with children
  • Administered at county level through local DJFS office
  • One-time emergency use.

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at jfs.ohio.gov

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Prevention Retention Contingency (PRC) Emergency Assistance is one option. What else may help?

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. Ohio Department of Job and Family Services decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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