The United Way Blackhawk Region is seeking applications for its Emergency Food and Shelter Program.
Donor Name: United Way Blackhawk Region
State: Wisconsin
County: Rock County (WI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2022
Details:
Objective
- Funds to Neediest Area
- Fast Response
- Local Decision Making
- Public/Private Sector Partnership
- Accountable reporting
Eligible Services and Expenditures
- FOOD SERVICES
- Congregate Meals
- Food Purchases
- Home Delivery Meals (e.g., Meals on Wheels)
- SHELTER SERVICES
- Mass Shelters (e.g., local shelter facilities)
- Hotel/Motel (up to 90 days per phase)
- Rent/Mortgage (up to 3 months or 90 days per phase)
- SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
- Cleaning Supplies For Shelters, Feeding Sites
- Small Equipment Purchases Up To $300 Per Item (e.g., microwave)
- Personal Protective Equipment
- UTILITY SERVICES FOR CLIENTS
- (gas, electric, water), up to 3
- months or 90 days per phase
- ADMINISTRATIVE ALLOWANCE
- 2% of Jurisdiction’s Award
- Local Board Determines Use
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit, faith-based, and governmental organizations that provide food, shelter, and supportive services within the intent of the program
- Past EFSP participation is not a requirement
- Submit applications to the Local Board for funding
- Must have a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) Number
- Must have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
- Maintain a checking account in the organization’s name for EFSP deposits
- Pay vendors directly within 90 days for services provided
- Submit required reports
Any agency that is awarded funds that participated in the EFSP in the past and has outstanding compliance exceptions must resolve them prior to the release of funds.
For more information, visit United Way Blackhawk Region.