Apply Now for Emergency Food and Shelter Program (Arizona)

Mohave County Community Services will administer Phase 40 of federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP).

Donor Name: Mohave County

State: Arizona

County: Mohave County (AZ)

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 01/27/2023

Size of the Grant: $79,443

Details:

Allocations to Local Recipient Organizations (LROs) will be determined through an application process for Mohave County nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and government agencies who are providing emergency services.

To be eligible for EFSP funding, organizations must provide one or more of the following services (organizations may apply for more than one funding area):

Food (served meals, food vouchers, food pantries)
Shelter (mass shelter, motel vouchers)
Rental Assistance
Utility Assistance

Funding Information

Mohave County was granted the following award to be allocated in its jurisdiction: Applicants should apply immediately $79,443 in Phase 40

Eligibility Criteria

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);
The National Board required all agencies receiving funds to have a Data Universal Number (DUNS) issued by DUN & Bradstreet because it was a requirement to receive Federal funds. The DUNS number is no longer used by the Federal Government; it is now obsolete. However, the DUNS number has been replaced with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Agencies that had a DUNS previously should have been notified of the change and access to their UEI number should have been provided. Instructions will be provided for agencies that need to get a UEI so that they may participate in the program. Guidance will also be provided to agencies and Local Boards to provide their UEI to the National Board to replace the DUNS;
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.