Brief Description:

Description:

The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP), which provides funding made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has awarded funds for distribution to qualifying agencies in Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, and Walker Counties. UWCA manages the Local Board that is charged with distributing EFSP funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas. The Local Board will determine how the funds awarded to each jurisdiction are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area, and it is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under the program.

Application details and deadline (TBD) will be posted on the UWCA website here: https://www.uwca.org/for-nonprofits as more information is received from the National EFSP Board Program.

If you have any questions regarding the opportunity, please refer to the EFSP website: https://www.efsp.unitedway.org/efsp/website/index.cfm

Special Eligibility Requirements:

Eligible applicant organizations must:
1) Be a Nonprofit, faith-based, or governmental organization that provides food, shelter, and supportive services within the intent of the program
2) Have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) - http://www.irs.gov
3) Maintain a checking account in the organization’s name for EFSP deposits

Past EFSP participation is not a requirement.

Agencies debarred or suspended from receiving funds or doing business with the Federal government may NOT apply.

Begin Accepting Applications Date:

1/31/2022

Deadline Date (CST Time Zone) :

2/18/2022 11:59 PM