United Way of Martin County is now accepting applications for Phase 41 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). The federal funds are made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Martin County has been chosen to receive $24,736 to supplement food and shelter programs in the county.
A Local Board consisting of representatives from The Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, faith-based organizations, consumers and local government will determine how the funds awarded to Martin County will be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service organizations in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds available under this phase of the program.
Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local organizations chosen to receive these funds must:
- 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 Boar
- Have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
- Use the UEI created in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
- 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
- Involve homeless individuals and families, through employment, volunteer programs, etc., in providing emergency food and shelter services.
Public or private voluntary organizations interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact United Way of Martin County, 772-283-4800 for an application. The deadline for the submission of applications is May 10, 2024, at noon.