Emergency Food and Shelter Program

Emergency Food and Shelter Program Phase 26 funds awarded

The Midlands counties of Richland, Lexington, Fairfield and Newberry have been awarded federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Program Phase 26.

These funds are to be used to supplement emergency food and shelter programs already operating in the four-county area. Agencies having such programs will be able to provide food, shelter and rent/mortgage/utility assistance on a one-time basis to individuals.

The selection of the local board was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from the following non-profit agencies: The Salvation Army; American Red Cross; United Jewish Communities; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA; United Way of America.

A local board comprised of local representatives of the national agencies and representatives from other non-profit social service agencies in the midlands will determine how the funds will be distributed.

For Phase 26 grantees providing rent/mortgage/utility assistance click here for the link to the EFSP database.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be a non-profit or an agency of local government per National program guidelines.
A separate application must be submitted for each category of expenditures for which funding is sought. For example, an agency requesting funding for served meals and utility assistance in Newberry County submits two applications.
Agencies must practice nondiscrimination and must not refuse services to a client based on religion or required attendance in religious services. Special treatment for organization or church members is not allowed.
Funding is not provided for new or start-up programs.
Funding my not be requested to substantially increase services over current levels.
EFSP funding is for program expenses only; administrative costs are not allowable.
Agencies awarded funds must certify that they have read and will comply with EFS regulations. EFSP is federal funding and is monitored.
Agencies must be willing to enroll in electronic funds transfer.
Must have a voluntary board, unless a local government agency.
Agencies meeting the above criteria are urged to apply for funds. Deadlines for applications is 5 p.m. January 14, 2007.

Download Guidelines and Application (Word Document)

Please contact Jennifer Moore at United Way of the Midlands at 803-733-5421 for further information.

Emergency Food and Shelter Program

Emergency Food and Shelter Program Phase 26 funds awarded

Applicants must be a non-profit or an agency of local government per National program guidelines.

A separate application must be submitted for each category of expenditures for which funding is sought. For example, an agency requesting funding for served meals and utility assistance in Newberry County submits two applications.

Agencies must practice nondiscrimination and must not refuse services to a client based on religion or required attendance in religious services. Special treatment for organization or church members is not allowed.

Funding is not provided for new or start-up programs.

Funding my not be requested to substantially increase services over current levels.

EFSP funding is for program expenses only; administrative costs are not allowable.

Agencies awarded funds must certify that they have read and will comply with EFS regulations. EFSP is federal funding and is monitored.

Agencies must be willing to enroll in electronic funds transfer.

Must have a voluntary board, unless a local government agency.

Agencies meeting the above criteria are urged to apply for funds. Deadlines for applications is 5 p.m. January 14, 2007.

United Way of the Midlands