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Emergency Food & Shelter - United Way of Central Oregon Federal and Deschutes County Emergency Food & Shelter Funds Our 2026 grant application RFP has closed. Click here to learn more and apply for funding. This year, we have $50,000 available to support nonprofits in Deschutes County .
This funding was allocated from video lottery revenue by the Board of Deschutes County Commissioners. Our partnership with Deschutes County enables us to be responsive to our community’s immediate needs. Requests from agencies receiving Deschutes County funding for a specific program or service will not be considered for this grant if the request is for the same or similar work.
The Local Emergency Food & Shelter Board has identified a priority funding area for 2026: organizations that provide gift cards or vouchers for essential needs—such as food, gas, transportation, propane, diapers, period or incontinence products , and the like—to help offset basic needs, housing, utility, and transportation costs for financially vulnerable community members.
Please note that EFSG funding is intended as short-term support to address gaps in service and should not be considered ongoing or sustainable funding. UWCO accepts applications from local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, faith‑based, and governmental agencies in Deschutes County that provide financial stability and community resilience services .
Historically, this has included food, shelter, clothing, supplies/equipment, transportation, and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. All organizations delivering these essential services to individuals in Deschutes County were eligible to apply. Deschutes County Emergency Food & Shelter Grants The Application for DESCHUTES COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER GRANTS (EFSG) funding is now CLOED for Deschutes County agencies.
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Deschutes County Emergency Food & Shelter Grants When funding is available, we facilitate the deployment of grant funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) and from Deschutes County (as allocated from video lottery revenue by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners) through our Emergency Food & Shelter Grants (EFSG) to agencies meeting immediate community needs.
We fund agencies providing financial stability and community resilience supports, such as food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience. In 2025 , federal dollars were paused, leaving us with $60,000 of funding from Deschutes County to award solely within Deschutes County as our Emergency Food & Shelter Grants (EFSG) .
In 2024 , funds from FEMA’s EFSP and Deschutes County were available and we awarded approximately $300,000 to nonprofits providing emergency food, shelter, and clothing across Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson Counties.
A volunteer Local Emergency Food & Shelter Board —made up of representatives from local organizations and agencies, community stakeholders, and experts from service provider agencies—will review applications and determine funding awards.
The Local Board convenes when funds are available to review grant applications and determine how the funds will be awarded to local agencies providing financial stability and community resilience programs and services. In 2025, 10 Central Oregon nonprofits that provide emergency food, shelter, and financial stability programs in Deschutes County awarded funding during this process.
They include those Emergency Food & Shelter Partners listed below. Emergency Food & Shelter Partners Central Oregon Baby Resources Ensures every child aged 0–5 years has access to the daily essentials needed for a healthy and safe start in life, fostering physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
Central Oregon Baby Resources Central Oregon Homelessness Alliance Provides education, advocacy, and support for homeless neighbors Central Oregon Homelessness Alliance Mutual aid & Essential Supply Outreach for marginalized families. 541-241-6377. Central Oregon Veteran & Community Outreach (COVO) Providing assistance to Veterans and those in need.
Central Oregon Veteran & Community Outreach (COVO) Society of St. Vincent De Paul Redmond Helping local community members in need. 541-923-5264 Society of St.
Vincent De Paul Redmond Society of St. Vincent de Paul, La Pine Serving persons of southern Deschutes County with food, clothing, energy assistance, and additional services needed. 541-536-6135 Society of St.
Vincent de Paul, La Pine 3 hunger-relief programs providing food to those in need. 541-797-6883 Food, shelter, and emergency assistance to kids, adults, and families. 541-699-2099 Bend Church (United Methodist) Feeding all who are hungry, offering services for those experiencing homelessness, and financial assistance.
541-382-1672 Bend Church (United Methodist) Providing support for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in Central Oregon. 541-382-9227 It’s a credo. A mission.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local 501(c)(3) nonprofits, faith-based, and governmental agencies with existing programs providing essential services to community members in Deschutes County. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 total for distribution (individual amounts unspecified). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Emergency Food & Shelter Grants (EFSG) is funded by United Way Central Oregon. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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