Supplemental Emergency Food & Shelter Programs (EFSP) - Douglas County

Supplemental Emergency Food & Shelter Programs - Douglas County

Geographic Scope: Douglas County, Minnesota

• Phase 39: $6,690
• Phase ARPA: $21,534

Program Overview:
Federal funds made available through the US Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Funding levels are determined by federal employment and poverty statistics.

Eligible Uses:

• Emergency food and shelter for individuals and families
• Assistance for rent/mortgage payments to help people stay in their current housing

Eligible Applicants:
Local governmental or private voluntary organizations must:

• Be non-profit
• Have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit
• Practice non-discrimination
• Have demonstrated capacity to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs
• If a private voluntary organization, must have a voluntary board
• Must not have any outstanding compliance issues with EFSP

Administration:
A local board coordinated by West Central MN Communities Action, made up of representatives from various Douglas County community organizations, determines fund distribution among local service organizations.

Organization:
West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.

Application Process

1. Contact Amber Holmstrom at amberh@wcmca.org to request an application
2. There will be a separate application per phase of funding (Phase 39 and Phase ARPA)
3. Submit completed applications by 12:00 PM on May 24, 2022
4. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted

Required Eligibility Documentation:

• Proof of non-profit status
• Evidence of accounting system and annual audit
• Non-discrimination policy
• Demonstration of capacity to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs
• Voluntary board documentation (if applicable)
• Confirmation of no outstanding EFSP compliance issues