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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 FY2025 Combined through Dec. 31, 2025)
| CARES I Budget | Budget | Expended | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Safety Salaries & Benefits | $5,597,957 | $(5,597,957) | $ - |
| Total | $5,597,957 | $(5,597,957) | $ - |
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.
| CARES II Budget | Budget | Expended | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard Pay | $140,228 | $(140,228) | $0 |
| Not-for-Profit Grants | $635,000 | $(635,000) | $0 |
| City Supplies/Services | $715,744 | $(715,744) | $0 |
| Business Retention Manager | $225,000 | $(225,000) |
$0 |
| Dunwoody Edge City | $29,989 | $(29,989) |
$0 |
| Small Business Grants | $1,878,123 | $(1,878,123) |
$0 |
| Al Fresco Grants | $55,204 | $(55,204) | $0 |
| Entrepreneur Support | $150,000 | $(146,515) | $3,485 |
| Entrepreneur Hub Coordinator | $100,000 | $(39,629) | $60,371 |
| Tourism Reopening | $150,000 | $(150,000) |
$0 |
| Brook Run Security Lights | $784,200 | $(784,200) | $0 |
| Finance/Accounting ARP | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Human Resources | $295,000 | $(295,000) | $0 |
| Art Seed Money | $35,000 | $(35,000) | $0 |
| Wayfinding Signage | $81,868 | $(81,868) | $0 |
| Contingency | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Totals | $5,275,356 | $(5,211,500) | $63,856 |
The details of this and all other Dunwoody financials can be found using this link.
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