Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 12 DAD 024 000 01
Apply for DHS 12 DAD 024 000 01
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2012 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 25, 2012 and posted on Jul 25, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 10, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $120,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- National board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2012 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / FEMA grant opportunity designed to route emergency financial support to local community organizations that already provide basic food and shelter help. The program focuses on people who are hungry, homeless, or at imminent risk of becoming homeless, with the goal of stabilizing households facing urgent economic hardship. Rather than creating new services, the funding is meant to strengthen and sustain established local efforts that deliver immediate, practical assistance.
Program-funded assistance is centered on core, short-term necessities. Eligible uses described in the notice include groceries for households, served meals, nights of lodging or shelter, rent or mortgage assistance to prevent eviction or foreclosure, and utility assistance to avoid shutoffs. The emphasis is on addressing emergency needs for individuals and families who are experiencing a sudden gap in resources and need quick help to remain safe and housed. At the same time, the announcement makes an important boundary clear: these funds are not intended for use in the immediate aftermath of a natural or man-made disaster. In other words, while the program deals with emergencies at the household level, it is not structured as a rapid disaster response funding stream for post-incident relief.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was listed as a discretionary grant, categorized under a "Food and Shelter" activity area. The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 12 DAD 024 000 01, and the CFDA number is 97.024 (Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program). The estimated total funding amount shown for FY 2012 is $120,000,000. The posting date and creation date were July 25, 2012, with an application closing date of August 10, 2012, and an archive date of September 9, 2012. The listing also indicates an expected award count of 1, which aligns with the structure of this program: FEMA provides funds through the program's National Board, which then supports distributions at the local level. Award floor and ceiling fields are both listed as $0, which typically signals that individual award sizes are not defined in the public synopsis because funding is handled through the program structure rather than as many individually competed awards at this stage.
Eligibility is narrowly defined in the synopsis. Instead of being open to a wide range of nonprofits or local governments directly, the eligible applicant is identified as the National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. This reflects how the program is governed: the National Board serves as the central entity responsible for administering the program and directing resources onward. The opportunity also notes that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the program expects some level of matching contribution according to the program's rules (the exact percentage or method would be detailed in the full announcement materials).
For those looking for the official posting and application package, the additional information link points to Grants.gov (www.grants.gov). The contact provided for access issues is FEMA's GMD Systems Branch, reachable by email at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov, specifically for difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically.
FY 2012 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (CFDA 97.024) - FAQs
1) What is the FY 2012 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program?
The FY 2012 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program is a DHS/FEMA grant opportunity intended to route emergency financial support to local community organizations that already provide basic food and shelter assistance. The overall purpose is to help stabilize households facing urgent economic hardship by strengthening established local efforts that deliver immediate, practical help.
2) Who is this program meant to help?
The program focuses on people who are hungry, homeless, or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. It is aimed at individuals and families experiencing a sudden gap in resources who need quick assistance to remain safe and housed.
3) What kinds of assistance can program funds support?
Eligible uses described include short-term, core necessities such as:
- Groceries for households
- Served meals
- Nights of lodging or shelter
- Rent or mortgage assistance to prevent eviction or foreclosure
- Utility assistance to avoid shutoffs
4) Is the funding intended to create new services or programs?
No. The funding is described as support intended to strengthen and sustain established local efforts that already provide immediate food and shelter assistance, rather than to create new services.
5) Is this grant for disaster response (for example, immediately after a hurricane, fire, or other incident)?
No. The announcement explicitly notes that these funds are not intended for use in the immediate aftermath of a natural or man-made disaster. While the program addresses emergency needs at the household level, it is not structured as a rapid post-incident disaster relief funding stream.
6) Which federal agencies are associated with this opportunity?
This is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant opportunity.
7) What type of grant opportunity is this listed as?
It is listed as a discretionary grant opportunity and categorized under a "Food and Shelter" activity area.
8) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 12 DAD 024 000 01.
9) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 97.024, identified as the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
10) How much total funding is estimated for FY 2012?
The estimated total funding amount shown for FY 2012 is $120,000,000.
11) Who is eligible to apply for this funding based on the synopsis?
Eligibility is narrowly defined in the synopsis: the eligible applicant is the National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. The synopsis is not written as an open application opportunity for a broad range of nonprofits or local governments to apply directly.
12) Why does the listing show an expected award count of 1?
The listing indicates an expected award count of 1, which aligns with the structure described: FEMA provides funds through the program's National Board, which then supports distributions at the local level.
13) Why are the award floor and award ceiling both listed as $0?
The award floor and ceiling fields are both listed as $0. As described, this typically signals that individual award sizes are not defined in the public synopsis because funding is handled through the program structure (via the National Board) rather than as many individually competed awards at this stage.
14) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity notes that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning some level of matching contribution is expected according to the program's rules. The exact percentage or method would be described in the full announcement materials.
15) Where can someone find the official posting and application package?
The additional information link points to Grants.gov (www.grants.gov) for the official posting and application materials.
16) What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
- Posting date: July 25, 2012
- Creation date: July 25, 2012
- Application closing date: August 10, 2012
- Archive date: September 9, 2012
17) Who should be contacted if there are problems accessing the full announcement electronically?
For difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact provided is FEMA's GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
18) What is the overall goal of the program-funded assistance?
The goal is to stabilize households experiencing urgent economic hardship by supporting immediate, practical assistance that helps people stay safe, fed, and housed during an emergency gap in resources.
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