(12:00) SANTA CRUZ – Funding is available for Santa Cruz County emergency food and shelter programs from the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter. Last year the organization awarded service agencies in the community with over $180,000. There are several requirements for local government or private nonprofit organizations if they would like to apply including practicing nondiscrimination and conducting an annual audit. For more information or to apply visit unitedwaysc.org. The deadline to submit applications is 9:00am September 8. (M.K.)