OpportunityTitle: Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program
CategoryExplanation: Emergency Food and Shelter:  Funds are made available by Congress for the National Board of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to assist organizations dedicated to providing food and shelter, and other critical resources as eligible, for needy individuals across the United States.  By law (42 U.S.C. &#167; 11341), the National Board for the EFSP is the only eligible applicant.  Once the funds are awarded to the National Board, processes begin to award sub-grants to non-profit community and government organizations that are selected by Local Boards in jurisdictions that qualify for funds.  Application for sub-grants is not applicable for the EFSP on Grants.Gov.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: By law (42 U.S.C. &#167; 11341), the National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program is the only eligible applicant.  Once the funds are awarded to the National Board, processes begin to award sub-grants to non-profit community and government organizations that are selected by Local Boards in jurisdictions that qualify for funds.  Application for sub-grants is not applicable for the EFSP on Grants.Gov.
Description: The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) is a Federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security&#146;s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and has been entrusted through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11331 et seq.) &#147;to supplement and expand ongoing efforts to provide shelter, food and supportive services&#148; for the nation&#146;s hungry and homeless. A National Board, chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security&#146;s Federal Emergency Management Agency, with representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; The Jewish Federations of North America; The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide, governs the EFSP. The National Board has selected United Way Worldwide to once again serve as Secretariat and Fiscal Agent to the National Board.By law (42 U.S.C. &#167; 11341), the National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program is the only eligible applicant. Once the funds are awarded to the National Board, processes begin to award sub-grants to non-profit community and government organizations that are selected by Local Boards in jurisdictions that qualify for funds. Application for sub-grants is not applicable for the EFSP on Grants.Gov.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: FEMA GPD Call Center
GrantorContactText: FEMA Call Center  &lt;br/&gt;(866) 927-5646 &lt;br/&gt;ASK-GMD@dhs.gov &lt;br/&gt;