LATEST UPDATE: EFSP National Board has announced there will be funds available for Phase 29, however they received a 40% budget cut from the federal government. No amounts have been announced for Creek, Tulsa, or Wagoner Counties yet. We expect to know more by the end of summer...Stay tuned to this website for the latest EFSP news.
About the Emergency Food and Shelter Program
The
National Emergency Food and Shelter Program 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
- The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.
- The Salvation Army
- United Way Worldwide
- The Board is chaired by a representative of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
During its 28 years of operation, the program disbursed over $3.6
billion to over 13,000 local providers in more than 2,500 counties and
cities.
EFSP Guiding Principles are:
- Efficiency—fiscal administration, reporting and procedural guidance to Local Boards and LROs
- Accountability—good steward of taxpayers’ dollars through reasonable oversight and transparency
- Responsiveness—prioritize the allocation of supplemental funds to the neediest areas in the nation
- Partnership—promote and strengthen collaboration between non-profit organizations and public sector
- Facilitating—maximizing appropriate local decision-making through clear guidance and training
How Are Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funds Used?
Program funds are used to provide the following, as determined by the Local Board in funded jurisdictions:
- Food, in the form of served meals or groceries.
- Lodging in a mass shelter or hotel.
- One month's rent or mortgage payment.
- One month's utility bill.
- Minimal repairs to allow a mass feeding or sheltering facility to function during
the program year.
- Equipment necessary to feed or shelter people, up to a $300 limit per item.
Are Administrative Costs Allowed?
A jurisdiction may use up to 2% of its award for administrative
purposes.
How Does My Agency or Organization Apply?
When a jurisdiction is funded, the Local Board must advertise the
availability of funds. Local organizations, whether nonprofit or
governmental, may apply. The Local Board is responsible for considering
all applications, and for determining which organizations will receive
funds. The Local Board also determines which services are funded. Contact the National Board staff for specific local contacts.
There is no national application process. Agencies seeking consideration for funds in Creek, Tulsa or Wagoner counties of Oklahoma should periodically check this webpage for informational updates as to availability of funds, application due dates, news, etc.
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