EFSP Phase 40 in Putnam
The United Way of Westchester and Putnam is accepting applications from nonprofits serving Putnam County for Phase 40 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Funds available through the Local Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Boards. This program provides federal funding which helps to extend currently available services for the hungry and homeless. The deadline for submission of completed applications is 4 p.m. on Monday, August 28, 2023.
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board, which is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, announced the following allocation:
Putnam is awarded $7,998 for Phase 40
The spending period for Phase 40 is from November 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023.
United Way of Westchester and Putnam is the administrative agency of the Local Emergency Food and Shelter Program in Westchester County and Putnam County.
Who can apply?
Eligible applicants must: 1) be nonprofit; 2) be eligible to receive federal funds; 3) have an accounting system or an approved fiscal agent; 4) conduct an annual audit if awarded $25,000 or more in federal funds; 5) practice non-discrimination; 6) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and shelter services; 7) have a voluntary board; 8)have the capacity to either chargeback or expend Phase 39 and/or Phase ARPA-R funding during the jurisdiction’s selected spending period; 9) must be able to completely and accurately obtain, retain and submit required documentation with reports; use DocuSign and online reporting.
All agencies applying for EFSP funds must provide their UEI and FEIN in their applications. Failure to provide these numbers will prevent or delay the release of funds to agencies if they are awarded by the Local Board.
To obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) – FEIN numbers are issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at no cost. Apply for FEIN – www.irs.gov
To obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) – The UEI is created in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
If your entity is registered in SAM.gov, you already have your UEI, and it is viewable in SAM.gov. Remember, you must be signed in to your SAM.gov account to view entity records. All SAM.gov registrants have been assigned their UEIs and can view them in SAM.gov.
Agencies Registered in EFSP Database with DUNS
If your agency has a DUNS number and is registered in SAM.gov, a UEI should have been assigned to your organization and you may be able to access it by visiting SAM.gov or the Federal Service Desk, FSD.gov. For more information, visit SAM.gov or the Federal Service Desk, FSD.gov.
How does my nonprofit apply?
Organizations must submit the application below and a list of their board of directors.
Emergency Food and Shelter Program Application Putnam
Completed documents can be uploaded below.
The deadline for submission of completed applications is 4 p.m. on Monday, August 28, 2023.
EFSP Application
Submissions for the EFSP Funding
Where can I find out more information about the program?
These Quick Reference Guides will assist in the understanding of allowable costs and documentation requirements at a glance; it is not a substitute for the EFSP Responsibilities and Requirements Manual (EFSP Manual).
Quick Reference Guide_OtherFood
Quick Reference Guide_RentMortgage
Quick Reference Guide_ServedMeals
For more complete information on this category, please reference the EFSP Manual Phases 35 and 36 and the Amendments, or contact the Local Board.
