Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)
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Overview
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)
Overview: The EFSP was created in 1983 to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, in an effort to help people with economic emergencies (not disaster-related emergencies).
Geographic Scope: Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Funding Amount: In FY 2023, the Cuyahoga County Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board was awarded $546,076 in Federal dollars from the $130 million made available nationally (Phase 41 of the program).
Focus Areas: Funds must be used to supplement:
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Funding Source: Federal dollars awarded under the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations
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How to Apply
Application Process
Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM (Note: This deadline has passed as of the extraction date of 2026-04-03; future deadline information is not provided in the materials)
Important: Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Steps:
1. Attend Optional Technical Assistance Session (recommended)
- Date: Wednesday, February 7th at 2:00 PM
- Format: Zoom meeting
- Meeting ID: 867 5856 9887
- Passcode: 420758
- One-tap mobile options:
- +13052241968,,86758569887#
- +13092053325,,86758569887#
- Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86758569887?pwd=U2JERnh0VjAxRitOQmZwbVByN0VwUT0
2. Download Application Form
- Form name: EFSP Application Phase 41
- Available on United Way website
3. Complete Application
- Follow all form requirements
- Include required supporting documentation
4. Submit Application
- Submit by deadline: Friday, March 1 at 5:00 PM
- Late submissions will not be considered
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