The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law on March 27, 2020. It's designed to provide economic assistance for American workers, families, and small businesses, and preserve jobs.

The City of Dunwoody's distribution is based on an agreement with DeKalb County that carves out part of the overall county funding for countywide efforts, but leaves $32.6 million to the cities distributed on a per capita basis. Dunwoody’s allotment would be $5,597,957.

All Numbers Unaudited (From FY 2020 to FY2024 Combined through September 30, 2024)

The unaudited financials referenced here and linked below show the budget and expenditures of the original CARES Funding (CARES I). Dunwoody's Mayor and City Council authorized the use of those funds for public safety compensation in order to free up General Fund money for multiple purposes. General Fund money was then earmarked for CARES II, which is being used for business assistance, not-for-profit grants, Al Fresco Grants and other programs detailed below.

The details of this and all other Dunwoody financials can be found using this link.

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Dunwoody Small Business Relief Grant Fund

The program allowed Dunwoody-based small businesses impacted by COVID-19 to request rent, lease or mortgage reimbursement for up to six months (April through September 2020) with a maximum award of $30,000 for each applicant. There were two phases for this program, starting in late December 2020. More than 80 Dunwoody businesses received grants through this program for a total of more than $2 million in rent relief.  This grant program is closed.

Al Fresco Matching Grant Program

CARES Not-for-Profit Funding

The following organizations were awarded grants each to reimburse eligible expenses for individuals in the Dunwoody area who lost jobs, income, or were affected in other ways by the pandemic:

• Community Assistance Center: rent reimbursement for Dunwoody residents
• Corners Outreach: educational efforts, rent relief and food
• I Care Atlanta: food purchases, vehicle expenses for food donation pickups and deliveries
• Malachi’s Storehouse: food, increased freezer capacity and utility costs
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul: rent/utility reimbursement for Dunwoody residents
• Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb: expenses for families for hotel rooms, childcare services and enhanced cleaning
• Jewish Family & Career Services: mental health services and food pantry expansion
• The Summit Counseling Center: client assistance funds

Below is a list of all agenda items and discussion topics concerning CARES funding taken up at a meeting of Mayor and Council. Use this link to find minutes of those meetings.

Video of the meetings can be found using this link.