The United Way of Indian River County is seeking applications for its Emergency Food and Shelter (EFSP) National Board Program to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
Donor Name: United Way of Indian River County
State: Florida
County: Indian River County (FL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/19/2022
Size of the Grant: $1,000
Details:
Phase 39 has been awarded $25,632 and Phase ARPAR has been awarded $78,868. Totaling $104,500, these awards are based upon unemployment and poverty rates at the national average and will be used to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
Funding Information
- Phase ARPAR has a $78,868 to allocate. The minimum funding amount is $1,000.
- Phase 39 has a $25,632 to allocate. The minimum funding amount is $1,000.
Eligibility Criteria
For a local agency to be eligible for funding it must:
- Be an active user of Indian River’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database ClientTrack
- Be nonprofit or an agency of government;
- Not be debarred or suspended from receiving Federal funding;
- Have a checking account and sign up for EFT (cash payments are not allowed);
- Have an accounting system or fiscal agent approved by the Local Board;
- Have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN);
- Have a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number issued by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) and provide along with other required associated information;
- Have a valid email address for program communication and electronic signature processes;
- Conduct an independent annual audit if receiving $100,000 or more in EFSP funds; conduct an annual accountant’s review if receiving $50,000 to $99,999 in EFSP funds.
- Conduct annual audit, if expending $750,000 or more in Federal funds, in compliance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards at 2 CFR 200 of the Office of Management and Budget (Uniform Guidance);
- Be providing services and using its other resources in the area in which they are seeking funding;
- Practice nondiscrimination (those agencies with a religious affiliation wishing to participate in the program must not refuse services to an applicant based on religion or require attendance at religious services as a condition of assistance, nor will such groups engage in any religious proselytizing in any program receiving EFSP funds;
- Have a voluntary board if private, not-for-profit; and,
- To the extent practicable, involve homeless individuals and families, through employment, volunteer programs, etc., in providing emergency food and shelter services.
- United Way of Indian River County will coordinate with the Local EFSP Board to manage the processfor reviewing and scoring applications.
- This is a competitive process with limited funding available, and submission of an application does not guarantee funding. The Local EFSP
- Board reserves the right to award partial or full funding requests.
Applicants may apply for funds in the following categories:
- Served Meals — This category pertains to basic, nutritional, hot, or cold prepared meals that are served by the Local Recipient Organization (LRO) or delivered to clients. Food costs for meals served in a shelter should be included here. The per meal rate of $3.00 may be used for agencies serving congregate meals.
- Other Food — This category includes food vouchers for food orders, food boxes, or food purchased by food banks/pantries.
- Mass Shelter (on—site) — This category pertains to funds to provide shelter within the LRO’s own facility. Food served in a shelter is not included here. LROs may use a per diem rate of $12.50 for housing clients in their facility.
- Other Shelter – This category pertains to funds to provide any reasonable hotel/motel or non—profit acting as a vendor. LROs may pay more than one-month hotel/motel assistance. LROs may now provide up to 90 days of assistance for clients per phase if it is necessary to prevent homelessness. The Local Board may approve the payments, but no additional approval is required by the National Board.
- Supplies/Equipment – This category pertains to Mass Feeding: pots, pans, toasters, blenders, microwave, utensils, paper products, any item essential to the preparation of food, shelving. Diapers; Mass Shelter: cots, blankets, pillows, toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, cleaning materials, limited first—aid supplies, underwear/diapers. Emergency repair of essential small equipment ($300 limit for both mass feeding and mass shelter).
- Rehabilitation/Emergency Repairs – This category pertains to building code updates, ADA accessible ramp, etc. ($2,500 limit). Emergency repairs are only allowed in support of per meal schedule or per diem schedule for mass feeding sites or mass shelters. All expenditures require prior approval by both the National board and Local Board.
- Rent/Mortgage — This category pertains to funds to provide clients with rent/mortgage assistance LROs may pay more than one-month rental or mortgage assistance. LROs may now pay up to 90 days (3 months) for clients per phase if it is necessary to maintain housing. The Local Board may approve the payments, but no additional approval is required by the National Board.
- Utilities— This category pertains funds to provide clients with utility Local Recipient Organizations (LROs) may pay more than one month utility assistance. LROs may now pay up to 90 days (3 months) for clients per phase if it is necessary to prevent disconnection of services. The Local Board may approve the payments, but no additional approval is required by the National Board.
For more information, visit Emergency Food and Shelter (EFSP) National Board Program.
