Emergency Food and Shelter (EFSP) Phase 42 Information

The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is a federally funded program administrated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  The purpose of EFSP is to supplement and expand the ongoing work of local social service organizations, both non-profit and governmental, to provide shelter, food and supportive services to individuals and families who have economic emergencies.

UWGDA administers the EFSP process for Montgomery, Greene, and Preble Counties. A Local Board in each county determines how monies are distributed through eligible EFSP programs in their county. The funds are disbursed by FEMA.

Visit https://www.efsp.unitedway.org for more information.

Funding may only be provided to local non-profits or government agencies for the purpose of providing emergency food, shelter or utility services. Under terms of the grant from the National Board, organizations chosen to receive funds must:

• Be non-profit or a government agency
• Have an accounting system or fiscal agent that will pay all vendors by an approved method of payment
• Must provide services within the intent of the program in the area in which they are seeking funding
• Practice non-discrimination
• Private non-profit organizations must have voluntary boards
• As able, involve homeless or formerly homeless individuals in the process of providing emergency food and shelter services.

Eligible Program Expenses

1. Served Meals: Mass feeding, hot meals, bag lunches and delivered meals. May receive $3 per meal served allowance.
2. Other Food: Food purchased for food pantries, food vouchers, food boxes and transportation cost.
3. Mass Shelter: On-site per diem rate limited to $12.50 per person per night.
4. Other Shelter: Emergency lodging in a hotel or motel – up to 90 days per phase.
5. Rent/Mortgage Assistance/Eviction Prevention: Up to 3 months or 90 days per phase.
6. Utilities: (Gas, water, electric) Up to 3 months or 90 days per phase.

Organizations wishing to be considered for a portion of these funds may submit an application using their respective county’s link below. Funding requires strict adherence to policies and deadlines.