Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 GPD EFS 001R
Apply for DHS 09 GPD EFS 001R
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Emergency Food and Shelter American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.114 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (ARRA).
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 23, 2009 and posted on Mar 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program
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Opportunity Summary:
The Emergency Food and Shelter American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 09 GPD EFS 001R) was a one-time Recovery Act funding announcement tied to the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP). It was administered at the federal level by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The purpose of the funding was to supplement and expand existing local efforts that provide emergency shelter, food, and related supportive services to people experiencing hunger and homelessness across the United States.
Legally, the program authority and structure were grounded in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11331 et seq.), and the additional funding under this opportunity was provided through Public Law 111-5, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). In practical terms, this meant ARRA dollars were used to boost the scale or reach of the already-established EFSP network, rather than create a brand-new emergency assistance program from scratch. The listing was categorized under the Recovery Act, with the Category Explanation noting "Emergency Shelter funds," and it carried the CFDA number 97.114 (Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (ARRA)).
The total estimated funding amount for this opportunity was $100,000,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowered barriers for communities and organizations relying on limited unrestricted resources. While the "Eligible Applicants" field is broadly labeled as "Others," the eligibility information clarifies that the relevant entity is the National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, indicating that the National Board functioned as the central, designated body responsible for administering and directing these funds through the EFSP structure. In other words, the opportunity was not framed like a typical competitive grant open to any nonprofit or local government applicant; it was aligned with the EFSP National Board mechanism that allocates support to local jurisdictions and providers consistent with EFSP rules and processes.
Key dates show the announcement was posted on March 3, 2009, with a creation date of March 23, 2009. The closing date was April 30, 2009 (both the original and current closing dates match), and the opportunity was archived on May 30, 2009. These dates reflect the time-limited nature of ARRA-related funding actions, which were intended to move resources quickly into communities during the economic downturn.
For additional program details, the announcement pointed to the EFSP website hosted through United Way at http://www.efsp.unitedway.org. For assistance accessing the full announcement, FEMA provided contact options through the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 and the email address ASK-GMD@dhs.gov.
FAQs: Emergency Food and Shelter American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (DHS 09 GPD EFS 001R)
What is this grant opportunity?
This was a one-time Recovery Act funding announcement called the Emergency Food and Shelter American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 opportunity, with Funding Opportunity Number DHS 09 GPD EFS 001R. It was tied to the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP).
Which federal agency administered this opportunity?
The opportunity was administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
What was the purpose of the funding?
The purpose was to supplement and expand existing local efforts that provide emergency shelter, food, and related supportive services to people experiencing hunger and homelessness across the United States.
Was this a brand-new emergency assistance program?
No. The ARRA funds were intended to boost the scale or reach of the already-established EFSP network rather than create a new program from scratch.
What laws or authorities supported this funding?
The program authority and structure were grounded in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11331 et seq.). The additional funding under this specific opportunity was provided through Public Law 111-5, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).
How was this opportunity categorized?
It was categorized under the Recovery Act. The Category Explanation noted "Emergency Shelter funds."
What was the CFDA number for this funding?
The CFDA number was 97.114, listed as Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (ARRA).
How much funding was available?
The total estimated funding amount for the opportunity was $100,000,000.
Was there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
While the "Eligible Applicants" field was broadly labeled as "Others," the eligibility information clarified that the relevant entity was the National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. This indicates the National Board served as the central designated body responsible for administering and directing these funds through the EFSP structure.
Was this a typical competitive grant open to any nonprofit or local government?
No. The opportunity was not framed like a typical competitive grant open to any nonprofit or local government applicant. It was aligned with the EFSP National Board mechanism, which allocates support to local jurisdictions and providers according to EFSP rules and processes.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on March 3, 2009.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date was March 23, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was April 30, 2009. The original and current closing dates matched.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 30, 2009.
What do these dates suggest about the nature of the funding?
The dates reflect the time-limited nature of ARRA-related funding actions, which were intended to move resources quickly into communities during the economic downturn.
Where could applicants or the public find additional program details?
Additional program details were referenced through the EFSP website hosted via United Way at http://www.efsp.unitedway.org.
Who could be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
FEMA provided support through the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 and by email at ASK-GMD@dhs.gov.
What types of services were emphasized by this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasized emergency shelter, food, and related supportive services aimed at addressing hunger and homelessness.
Was this funding intended to support local efforts?
Yes. The stated intent was to supplement and expand existing local efforts across the United States.
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