EFSP Phase 42 and Phase 43 opening soon!
The National Board has announced funding allocation amounts for Phases 42 and 43 of theEmergency Food and Shelter Grant Program (EFSP); however, grant application details and updates have not been released, as of yet.
After we receive the official award notifications, timeline, and instructions, a Local Board meeting will be scheduled to move forward with the local grant application process.
Provider agencies that plan to apply for EFSP funding should ensure their organizational information is current, including an active UEI registration in SAM.gov.
EFSP Phase 42 & Phase 43
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program was established on March 24, 1983, through the “Jobs Stimulus Bill,” Public Law 98-8 and authorized under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. The legislation created a National Board, chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that consisted 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.
These funds are awarded in Benton, Carroll, and Washington counties for Phase 42 & Phase 43.
Phase 42 & Phase 43 Funding:
- Benton County – $75,991 (Phase 42) and $80,757 (Phase 43) = $156,748
- Carroll County – $7,427 (Phase 42) and $7,355 (Phase 43) = $14,782
- Washington County – $62,274 (Phase 42) and $69,871 (Phase 43) = $132,145
GRANT ELIGIBILITY & RESTRICTIONS:
Local agencies receiving funding must be able to adhere to the following requirements:
- Be private voluntary non-profits or units of government
- Not be barred or suspended from receiving Federal funding
- Have a checking account (cash payments are not allowed)
- Have an accounting system or fiscal agent approved by local board
- Have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
- Have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) number
- Conduct and provide a copy of an independent annual audit if receiving $50,000 or more in EFSP funds or conduct an accountant’s review if receiving $25,000 to $49,999 in EFSP funds
- Be providing services and using its other resources in the area in which they are seeking funds
- Practice non-discrimination
- Have a voluntary board if private, not-for-profit
- To the extent practicable, involve homeless individuals and families
- Have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs
- Have ability to fulfill all reporting requirements as requested