Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program
ID: 353451Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)

Award Range

$117M - $117M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353451
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through FEMA, is offering a grant opportunity titled the Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, with a total funding amount of $117 million. This program aims to support local social service organizations in providing emergency food and shelter assistance, particularly focusing on individuals with disabilities, through a structured network of local boards and organizations governed by a National Board. The National Board is the sole eligible applicant for these funds, which will be distributed to local recipient organizations to address urgent humanitarian needs across more than 2,500 jurisdictions. Interested parties should note that the application period opens on April 15, 2024, with a submission deadline of April 17, 2024, and can reach out to the FEMA GO Help Desk at femago@fema.dhs.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    femago@fema.dhs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FY_2024_EFSP_NOFO_OMB_Cleared_4.2.2024.pdf
    The FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, allocates $117 million to support local social service organizations across the U.S. This program aims to provide emergency food and shelter assistance through a network of local boards and organizations designated by a National Board, which governs policies, procedures, and fund distribution. The funding is intended for supplemental shelter, food, supportive services for the homeless, and rehabilitation of existing facilities, especially with a focus on aiding individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants include the National Board, which will distribute funds to local boards for further allocation to local recipient organizations. The application period begins on April 15, 2024, with a submission deadline of April 17, 2024. The performance period for the grants spans two years, from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2025. The program emphasizes civil rights compliance, fiscal integrity, and environmental considerations. Recipients are required to report financial and programmatic outcomes quarterly to ensure compliance and effective use of funds. This initiative reflects federal efforts to strengthen community resilience and address urgent humanitarian needs.
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