Ohio Governor
Ohio Governor's Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives Coat & Shoe Program Information
Program Requirements:
Important Compliance Notice
This program is funded through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and is subject to federal compliance requirements. Organizations that receive coats and/or shoes through this initiative must be prepared to fully comply with all program requirements, reporting obligations, and record retention requirements.
Organizations that cannot meet all compliance requirements should not apply.
Failure to comply with program requirements, submit required documentation, maintain records, or complete the compliance survey may result in disqualification from future funding opportunities and may require additional documentation or corrective action.
Completion of application forms does not guarantee an award.
Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify for coats, your organization must:
- Complete TANF Eligibility Forms: Ensure all families receiving coats complete the TANF Eligibility Form (linked below).
- Or be a CEP-Eligible School: Community Eligible Provision (CEP) Schools are not required to collect TANF forms from individuals.
- Retain and securely store all original signed TANF Eligibility Forms for at least five years and provide copies to Operation Warm upon request (unless CEP-Eligible).
- Distribute all coats and/or shoes to TANF eligible families within 45 days of receiving the shipment.
- Minimum order of 108 coats or shoes.
Next Steps:
- Complete the Operation Warm Wish List Application, if you haven’t already, and specify your organization’s ability to serve TANF eligible families.
- Complete the Beneficiary Agreement & Subgrant form.
- Submit only one application per organization.
Timeline:
- Application Review: Operation Warm will review your application and contact you within 15 business days of submission.
- Order Confirmation: If approved, you will receive a notification of acceptance and a tracking number once your order ships.
- Compliance Survey: Approximately 45 days after shipment, the compliance survey will be emailed to confirm distribution and compliance with the program. Compliance is required and will determine future eligibly for the program.
