Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program

Department Of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency

This program does not accept unsolicited proposals; the only eligible applicant to FEMA for EFSP funds is the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board. EFSP funding is sub-awarded by the National Board to supplement the on-going efforts of local service organizations to provide emergency food and shelter to those in need. The goal and objective of the program is to assist those experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, hunger and/or homelessness. Program funds support the National Pre

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Helps local organizations provide emergency food and shelter to people who are homeless or at risk of hunger. Funding supports their efforts to assist those in need.

Quick Facts

Funding
$1 - $923,000,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Local & Community Grants
Organization
Department Of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency

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What Is This Program?

EFSP provides funding to supplement the work of local social service organizations to provide emergency food and shelter to a population that is homeless or hungry, or at risk of becoming homeless or hungry.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Register at disasterassistance.gov
  • Learn about available assistance programs
  • Apply for assistance through the appropriate channels
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://disasterassistance.gov
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
rolling

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • Indirect cost rate agreement
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • repair or replace disaster-damaged tools and equipment
  • repair or replace physical assets such as real property, machinery, equipment, fixtures, inventory, leasehold improvements
  • working capital and normal expenses such as the continuation of health care benefits, rent, utilities, and fixed debt payments
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • upgrading or expanding a business
  • repairing physical damages
  • refinancing debt
  • paying out dividends or bonuses
  • paying back loans to stockholders or principals
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
none
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
Yes

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
25% minimum
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
You cannot receive assistance for the same exact need from more than one program or entity.
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation of other funding sources and contributions.

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

Randy.Windham@fema.dhs.gov
202.646.2500

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This program offers funding up to $923,000,000 (minimum $1).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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