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This page covers Phase 38 with a deadline of January 20, 2021. The stored grant references Phase 41, which is a different (later) phase not covered by this URL.
"Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) supplements and expands the work of local nonprofit and governmental social service organizations to provide shelter, food, and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, hunger and/or homelessness.
The National Board allocates funding to jurisdictions, which then award grants to local service organizations.
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Phase 38 - Request for Applications for Emergency Food & Shelter Funds | United Way of West Ellis County Phase 38 - Request for Applications for Emergency Food & Shelter Funds December 28 - Ellis County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Emergency Food and Shelter (EFSP) National Board program to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
The EFSP Local Board #803400 will be reviewing applications for local emergency food/shelter programs to receive a portion of a $59,953 (Phase 38) federal grant. The local EFSP board will determine how the funds will be distributed among agencies in the county.
To be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity, an organization must: Be a 501(c)(3) non-profit or agency in good standing with the IRS Be eligible to receive Federal funds Have an accounting system Have a valid Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) Have a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number issued by Dun & Bradstreet Practice non-discrimination (agencies with a religious affiliation, will not refuse service to a client based on religion, nor engage in religious proselytizing or religious counseling in any program receiving Federal funds) Have the capacity to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs Have a voluntary board that meets at least semi-annually.
Eligible organizations may request a minimum of $1,000 per organization. EFSP funds must be used to supplement or expand existing resources. The local EFSP board for Ellis County will be determining funding priorities once we receive final guidelines from the national board.
Please continue to check our website for updates. EFSP funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis and require specific documentation for proof of purchase. The application window for Phase 38 will be open on Wednesday, January 6.
Applicants must fill out the application below and be submitted online no later than January 20, 2021 at 11:59pm (CDT). Download attached PDF The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) began in 1983 with a $50 million federal appropriation.
The program was created by Congress to help meet the needs of hungry and homeless people throughout the United States and its territories by allocating federal funds for the provision of food and shelter.
The program is governed by a National Board composed of representatives of the American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; The Jewish Federations of North America; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide. The national board is chaired by a representative of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
During its 36 years of operation, the national program has disbursed over $4. 4 billion to over 14,000 local providers in more than 2,500 counties and cities. Funds from EFSP are distributed to each county in the United States based on its current population size, unemployment rate, and poverty rate.
The United Way of West Ellis County facilitates a local board of community volunteers who decide how the funds from EFSP are distributed within the Ellis County jurisdiction each year. Please direct any questions to kaseycheshier@gmail. com For more information about EFSP, go to https://www.
efsp. unitedway. org/efsp/website/index.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governmental units and private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations. Organizations must be able to provide emergency food and shelter services. The National Board is the sole eligible recipient of federal funds for EFSP, which then distributes funds to local boards. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $117,000,000 (total program funding). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 1, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is funded by Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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