HUMAN SERVICES NEWSLETTER 2-18-2022
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Mercer County has been awarded a total of $701,658 in Federal Funds by the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) National Board –$171,527 for Phase 39 and $530,131 for Phase ARPA-R Supplemental. The purpose of the EFSP is to supplement and expand existing food and shelter services available in local communities. The Mercer County Local EFSP Board will begin accepting applications from local organizations for funding of: (1) emergency food, (2) shelter, (3) utilities, and (4) rent/mortgage assistance. Funding is for eligible agencies only, not individuals or families. This is not FEMA funding for disaster relief.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE:
- Any nonprofit, faith-based or local government agency that provides food and shelter services in Mercer County may apply for funds in both phases.
- Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local government or private voluntary organizations chosen to receive funds must: (1) be nonprofit, (2) have an accounting system, (3) practice nondiscrimination, (4) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and (5) if they are a voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board.
- Funding is for eligible agencies only, not individuals or families. This is not FEMA funding for disaster relief.
- Current or former EFSP participation is not a requirement.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
- Applications will only be accepted through Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Phase 39 and Phase ARPA-R Supplemental are two separate funds **EACH FUND REQUIRES A SEPARATE APPLICATION**
- Applications for funding must be returned by email to: John.Santana@uwgmc.org
- with Subject: EFSP Phase 39 Application [Organization Name]
- with Subject: EFSP Phase ARPA-R Supplemental Application [Organization Name]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Applications and additional information may be obtained on UWGMC website – http://www.uwgmc.org/EFSP– or by contacting the United Way of Greater Mercer County at (609) 896-1912 ext. 4918.
- Interested agencies must submit an application to the Local Board in the jurisdiction where they are providing services. (If you do not provide services in Mercer County you can not apply to the Mercer County EFSP Local Board, you must reach out to the United Way in your county.)
- Each Phase/Fiscal Year is considered new and funding to agencies is not guaranteed.
- If there are questions regarding the EFSP, please feel free to reach out to staff at efsp@uww.unitedway.org or 703.706.9660.
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