How much funding does Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) provide?

Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) provides Varies by year (e.g., $28,426 in 2019; $66,355 in 2020) in funding.

When is the deadline for Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)

UNITED WAY OF 1000 LAKES

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Funding Amount

Varies by year (e.g., $28,426 in 2019; $66,355 in 2020)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)

Funder: United Way of 1000 Lakes (administers locally for Itasca County)

Program Type: Federal emergency relief funding administered through the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA)

Geographic Scope: Itasca County, Minnesota

Funding Purpose:
Supplements and expands local efforts to provide emergency assistance to individuals and families experiencing:

Hunger

Homelessness

Economic crisis

What Funds Support:

Served meals or emergency groceries

Lodging in shelters or hotels

Emergency rent and mortgage assistance

Foreclosure prevention

Utility assistance

Related supplies (diapers, feminine hygiene products, cleaning solutions, repackaging supplies)

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant organizations must:
1. Be private, voluntary nonprofits or units of government
2. Be eligible to receive federal funds
3. Have an accounting system
4. Practice nondiscrimination
5. Have demonstrated capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs
6. If a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board

Program Background:
Created in 1983 to supplement and expand work of local social service agencies. Funding is allocated based on 12-month unemployment rates, total number of unemployed, number of individuals below poverty level, and total population of Itasca County.

Award History:

Phase 37 (FY19): $27,355 distributed

CARES Act (2020): $39,000 distributed

Total 2020: $66,355 distributed

2019: $28,426 distributed

Decision-Making: A Local Board comprised of representatives from organizations concerned about or responsible for serving the hungry and homeless makes funding decisions. Board meets annually to review applications and determine allocations.

Previous Grant Recipients:

Community Café

Grace House

The Salvation Army

Second Harvest North Central Food Bank

United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (Buddy Backpack Program)

KOOTASCA Community Action

Contact Information:

Kim Brink Smith, United Way Executive Director

Phone: 218-999-7570

Address: 350 NW 1st Ave., Suite A, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.