Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 13 DAD 024 000 01
Apply for DHS 13 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 2013 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 Aug 5, 2013 and posted on Aug 2, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 16, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $113,804,913.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $113,804,913.00 in funding.
- 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 2013 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFS) was a FEMA-administered, discretionary grant opportunity under the Department of Homeland Security tied to the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, as amended. A defining feature of this program is that the entire federal appropriation was not competed among many applicants; instead, by statute it could be awarded only to the National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. In practice, this made the federal award a single, very large grant to the National Board, which then functioned as the nationwide pass-through and administrator for getting assistance to communities and on-the-ground service providers.
After receiving the federal funds, the National Board allocated money to qualifying jurisdictions across the country using a formula based on the most recent federal statistics for population, unemployment, and poverty. Jurisdictions that qualified under the formula then convened Local Boards, which were responsible for publicizing the availability of funds in their area and soliciting applications from local social service providers. These Local Boards reviewed submissions and selected providers to receive support. Importantly, once selections were made locally, the National Board disbursed funds directly to the chosen providers, rather than routing payments through state or local government finance systems.
Program dollars were intended to supplement, not replace, local efforts addressing non-disaster-related needs. Allowable uses centered on basic emergency assistance, including feeding programs, sheltering operations, and financial help for rent or mortgage costs as well as utility assistance. The emphasis on "non-disaster related" distinguishes EFS from FEMA disaster programs; it is designed to help communities respond to everyday economic hardship and housing instability that can lead to hunger or homelessness, even when no declared emergency is in place.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on August 2, 2013, created on August 5, 2013, and closed on August 16, 2013, with an archive date of September 15, 2013. The Funding Opportunity Number was DHS-13-DAD-024-000-01 and the CFDA number listed was 97.024 (Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program). The estimated total funding amount was $113,804,913, and the award ceiling matched that figure, reflecting the single expected award (Expected Awards: 1). The award floor was $0, and cost sharing or matching was indicated as required in the listing, although the announcement summary does not provide the detailed match structure or conditions.
Eligibility was narrowly defined: the only eligible applicant was the National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (listed under "Others" with an explicit eligibility clarification). While local nonprofit and social service agencies ultimately received funds, they did so through the Local Board process and National Board disbursement mechanism rather than by applying directly to FEMA under this federal opportunity. For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact provided was FEMA's GMD Systems Branch via the email address listed in the notice, and an additional information link was provided through Grants.gov.
FY 2013 Emergency Food and Shelter (EFS) National Board Program - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This was the FY 2013 Emergency Food and Shelter (EFS) National Board Program, a FEMA-administered discretionary grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It is tied to the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, as amended.
Who administered the federal award?
FEMA administered the federal award. However, by statute, the funds could be awarded only to the National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, which then acted as the nationwide pass-through and administrator for distributing assistance to communities and service providers.
Was this a competitive grant among many applicants?
No. A defining feature is that the federal appropriation was not competed among many applicants. By statute it could be awarded only to the National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, resulting in a single large federal award.
How many federal awards were expected?
The listing indicated an expected number of awards of 1, reflecting the single award to the National Board.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $113,804,913.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling matched the estimated total funding amount ($113,804,913), consistent with a single expected award. The award floor was listed as $0.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number was DHS-13-DAD-024-000-01.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed was 97.024 (Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program).
Who was eligible to apply directly for this federal opportunity?
Eligibility was narrowly defined: the only eligible applicant was the National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (listed under "Others" with an explicit eligibility clarification).
Can local nonprofits or social service agencies apply directly to FEMA under this opportunity?
No. Local nonprofit and social service agencies did not apply directly to FEMA for this federal opportunity. Instead, they sought support through the Local Board process in jurisdictions that qualified under the National Board's allocation formula.
How did funds move from the federal level to local providers?
After FEMA awarded funds to the National Board, the National Board allocated money to qualifying jurisdictions using a formula. Those jurisdictions convened Local Boards to solicit and review applications from local providers. After local selections were made, the National Board disbursed funds directly to the chosen providers (not through state or local government finance systems).
How were qualifying jurisdictions determined?
The National Board allocated funds to qualifying jurisdictions across the country using a formula based on the most recent federal statistics for population, unemployment, and poverty.
What role did Local Boards play?
Local Boards were responsible for publicizing the availability of funds in their area, soliciting applications from local social service providers, reviewing submissions, and selecting providers to receive support.
Did payments to selected providers go through state or local government?
No. Once selections were made locally, the National Board disbursed funds directly to the chosen providers rather than routing payments through state or local government finance systems.
What kinds of needs was the program intended to address?
Program dollars were intended to supplement, not replace, local efforts addressing non-disaster-related needs. The program is designed to help communities respond to everyday economic hardship and housing instability that can lead to hunger or homelessness, even when no declared emergency is in place.
How is EFS different from FEMA disaster programs?
The EFS program emphasizes "non-disaster related" needs. This distinguishes it from FEMA disaster programs, which are tied to declared disasters or emergencies.
What were allowable uses of EFS funds (as described in the listing summary)?
Allowable uses centered on basic emergency assistance, including feeding programs, sheltering operations, and financial help for rent or mortgage costs as well as utility assistance.
Were EFS funds meant to replace existing local resources?
No. The funds were intended to supplement, not replace, local efforts.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
The listing indicated that cost sharing or matching was required. However, the summary provided does not include the detailed match structure or specific conditions.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on August 2, 2013, created on August 5, 2013, and closed on August 16, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 15, 2013.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact provided was FEMA's GMD Systems Branch via the email address listed in the notice.
Was there an additional information link?
Yes. The listing referenced an additional information link through Grants.gov.
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