Clark County, WA Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP)
Applications are DUE Friday, June 4 at 4pm.
Funding Available through the EFSP Program May 23, 2024.
LOCAL EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER PROGRAM BOARD ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS IN CLARK COUNTY, WA
Jurisdiction 886800 has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
Jurisdiction 886800 was appropriated $237,282 in annual appropriations (Phase 41) for FY 2023. These funds are to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in Clark County, WA.
The 2024 Application includes funding from Phase 41. A total of $237,282 (subject to change) is available. All applicants should expect to spend out funds as quickly as possible and follow the ESFP identified eligibility and documentation guidelines.
- Non-profit or governmental agencies currently serving people in Clark County may apply for $237,282 through EFSP Phase 41. The funding may not be used as seed money for a new program.
- Please note: Families and individuals with direct needs for rent assistance should call the Housing Hotline at 360-695-9677.
- The funding priority areas and allocation is 25% food, 50% Shelter Assistance and 25% rent assistance.
- Allowable costs include the following to people who are low-income:
- Food services, such as to-go meals or groceries;
- Lodging in a mass shelter, or in a hotel/motel or other off-site shelter facility, up to 90 days of assistance for clients per phase if it is necessary to prevent homelessness;
- Up to 90 days of rent or mortgage assistance per phase if it is necessary to maintain housing;
- Utility assistance for one month of service for gas, electric and water service; and,
- Supplies, including but not limited to cleaning supplies, and small equipment essential to feed or shelter people, not exceeding $300 per item.
- To apply for funding an agency must fully complete the application below and e-mail to Sunny Wonder, the Clark County agency representative on the local EFSP board by or before June 4th at 4pm.
- Questions? Contact Sunny Wonder, Council for the Homeless, EFSP Board member.
The selection was made by a National Board, chaired by the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and with representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America; The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide.
Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board. Applicants must request a minimum amount of $5,000.
If you’re interested in applying for these funds, reach out to the representative listed below for application material. One hard copy or electronic copy (preferred) of this application with signature must be postmarked or emailed (preferred) no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 to:
Sunny Wonder
Council for the Homeless
7723 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Suite C
Vancouver, WA 98662
swonder@councilforthehomeless.org
360-699-5106, Ext. 120
