Deschutes County Emergency Food & Shelter Grants (EFSG) Eligibility & Application
There is $50,000 available to distribute amongst local 501c3 nonprofit, faith‑based, and governmental agencies currently providing financial stability and community resilience services in Deschutes County.
This year, the Local Emergency Food & Shelter Board has identified the priority funding area: organizations that provide gift cards or vouchers for essential needs—such as food, gas, transportation, propane, diapers, and period/menstrual or incontinence products—to help offset basic needs, housing, utility, and transportation costs for financially vulnerable community members.
Organizations with existing programs delivering these essential services to individuals in Deschutes County are encouraged to apply.
Please note that EFSG funding is intended as short-term support to address gaps in service and should not be considered ongoing or sustainable funding. EFSG funding is not intended to be used to pilot or startup a new program. Requests from agencies receiving Deschutes County funding for a specific program or service will not be considered for this grant if the request is for the same or similar work.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Any applicant funded by this program must certify that it:
- Is a nonprofit with a voluntary board and an FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number).
- Has an accounting system or fiscal agent approved by the Local Board.
- Has a checking account (note that cash payments, including petty cash, are not eligible).
- Has a valid email address for program communication and electronic signature processes.
- Has demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food, shelter, clothing, supplies/equipment, transportation, and/or disaster preparedness, response, and/or recovery and resilience services.
- Has the staff and capacity to take on the added responsibility of increased capacity resulting from EFSG funding.
- Is currently providing services in Deschutes County and is seeking funding to supplement or expand existing programs and services.
- Does not charge any client a fee for services funded by EFSG.
- Practices nondiscrimination in all categories. (Additionally, 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 EFSG funds.)
- Will expend monies only on eligible costs.
- Will retain required reports and documentation and provide, as requested, to United Way.
- Pays vendors directly within 90 days of service.
- Will spend all funds within 12 months of receiving the award.
- Will not use EFSG funding for any lobbying activities.
- Has not received an adverse or no opinion audit.
For more information or questions about the applications, contact: Morgan Farnell, Administrative Coordinator, UWCO at [email protected].
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