MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The cutoff date to apply for funds available to help Lake County residents who are behind one month on their rent or up to three months behind on utility bills is nearing.

Funds also are available for residents in need of move-in costs, such as security deposit, related to a move to new permanent housing.

The last date to submit an application is Sept. 1.

Catholic Charities is administering the Federal Emergency Shelter Grant (FESG) funds, and applicants must qualify and meet state and federal guidelines.

Needs and residency also will be verified.

To see if you qualify, go to www.srcharities.org/services and click on Lake County services to find FESG information.

You also may call 707-528-8712, Extension 126, or pick up an application at Catholic Charities Lake County Office, 21085 Bush St., Middletown.

Federal Emergency Shelter Grant for Lake County is funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, via CA Department of Housing & Community Development.