EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER APPLICATION

The Local Board will begin accepting applications February 6, 2023.  ​The deadline to submit an application is set for March 1, 2023.
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The Local Board for The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is currently soliciting applications from nonprofits who offer emergency food or shelter in Marion and Polk counties. The amount available for Marion and Polk Counties for Phase 40 is $170,338 which is an increase of $13,347 from the prior phase. 

The Emergency Food & Shelter Program National Board Program website contains the Overview and Guidance pertaining to Phase 40.

https://www.efsp.unitedway.org/efsp/website/websiteContents/pdfs/Changes%20and%20New%20Guidance%20Phase40.pdf

For more information in general about EFSP, go to https://www.efsp.unitedway.org/efsp/website/index.cfm

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity, an organization must:
  • Be a 501(c)(3) non-profit or agency of government in good standing with the IRS
  • Be eligible to receive Federal funds
  • Have an accounting system
  • Have a valid Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
  • Have a Unique Entity ID issued by sam.gov
  • Practice non-discrimination (agencies with a religious affiliation, will not refuse service to a client based on religion, nor engage in religious proselytizing or religious counseling in any program receiving Federal funds)
  • Have the capacity to deliver emergency food programs
  • Have a voluntary board if private, not-for-profit​

TWO WAYS TO APPLY:

APPLY ONLINE:
If you prefer to submit the Application in the Google Form you will be required to log into a Google account in order to upload attachments.  (If you do not have one, create one by going to: accounts.google.com, click “Create Account,” and then select “For Myself.”) The Application is the same as the paper form being submitted via email or hard copy.

​The Application can be accessed through this link: https://forms.gle/aGv3heF1244WEQ238

​If you encounter any issues please contact Julia Alpernas:  Julia.alpernas@gmail.com
DOWNLOAD PAPER APPLICATION TO MAIL OR EMAIL IN:
Download the application using the link below and return it to Emergency Food & Shelter Local Board, C/O United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley, 455 Bliler Street NE, Salem, OR 97301 or email the application to kcouey@unitedwaymwv.org ​