Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)

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:

• Feeding programs
• Sheltering (including transitional sheltering)
• Rent/mortgage and utility assistance efforts only

Eligibility:

• Open to all nonprofit and governmental organizations
• Organizations must have demonstrated capability to provide emergency food and/or shelter
• Helping people experiencing hunger and/or homelessness

Award Requirements:

• All awards must be expended by recipient organizations within the funding cycle

Funding Source: Federal dollars awarded under the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations

Contact Information:

• Address: United Way of Greater Cleveland, 1331 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
• Phone: 216-436-2100
• Application Portal: eCImpact (Agency Grant Management Portal)

Application Support:

• Optional EFSP Technical Assistance Session available (Zoom)
• Download application: EFSP Application Phase 41

Notes:

• The Cuyahoga County Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board is the entity responsible for allocation of Federal dollars
• The local board selects local nonprofit or governmental organizations that meet criteria

Application Process

Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM (Note: This deadline has passed as of the extraction date of April 3, 2026; 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

Contact for Questions:

• United Way of Greater Cleveland
• 216-436-2100
• 1331 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115