How much funding does Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - Phase 38 provide?

Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - Phase 38 provides $31,602 in funding.

When is the deadline for Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - Phase 38?

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

Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - Phase 38

Burke County United Way

Foundation Food Security Grants Grants for Homeless Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

$31,602

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - Phase 38

Funder: Burke County United Way

Amount: $31,602 in supplemental funds

Purpose: Provide supplemental funds to emergency food and shelter programs in Burke County

Eligibility:

Burke County nonprofits, faith-based, and governmental organizations

Must provide food, shelter, and supportive services within the intent of the program

Must serve Burke County residents

Award Process:

Grants awarded on a competitive basis

Local board prioritizes awards based on county-identified needs

Program Background:

Established March 24, 1983 under the "Jobs Stimulus Bill" (Public Law 98-8)

Authorized under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (P.L. 100-77, renamed McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act)

Over 38 years of operation, distributed $5.03 billion to over 14,000 human service agencies across 2,500+ communities

Collaborative effort between private and public sectors

National Board includes representatives from: American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, The Jewish Federations of North America, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, The Salvation Army, and United Way Worldwide

Contact:

Burke County United Way Office

Phone: 828-433-0681

Email: info@bcuw.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Request Application
- Contact Burke County United Way Office at 828-433-0681
- OR download application as PDF from website

2. Submit Application
- Application deadline: Thursday, January 21, 2021

3. Questions
- Contact United Way office for more information about available funding areas

Required Information:

Organization type (nonprofit, faith-based, or governmental)

Description of food, shelter, and supportive services provided

Service area and populations served

Funding request amount and justification

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What Burke County United Way actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2024: 3
Total given: $196K
Median grant: $75K
Range: $25K–$95K

By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Morganton, NC; Hickory, NC.

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$25K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

Deadline

October 15, 2026

Annual

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Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - Phase 38

Overview

Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - Phase 38

How to Apply

Application Process

What Burke County United Way actually gave

Example grants

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

Categories

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