SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE FUNDING ROUND 2 APPLICATION PERIOD
The Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act was signed into law on July 1, 2019. The Act provides humanitarian aid to the southern border, including $30 million for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). The $30 million funding is to assist local communities that have been helping a significant influx of southern border migrants released from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) custody. Specifically, the funds are used to reimburse eligible nonprofit and government agencies that have expended funds on or after January 1, 2019 and are to remain available through September 30, 2020.
The National Board will provide updated guidance and other supportive materials prior to the beginning of the Round 2 Application Period based on input and recommendations received from Local Boards, SSA Committees, and local social service organizations that participated in the Round 1 Application Period. It is anticipated that the materials will be placed on the EFSP website, www.efsp.unitedway.org, not later than February 12, 2020. Prior to placement on the EFSP website, another notice will be sent by email to provide further information.
In the meantime, the National Board is sending this notice to 1) advise of the continuing funds opportunity; 2) communicate the Round 2 Application Period schedule; and 3) remind local social service organizations, who are interested in applying for funds, of the importance of obtaining a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) as soon as possible, if not done so already.
Any nonprofit or government agency may apply for funds, and current or former EFSP participation is not required. Those that participated in the Round 1 Application Period are also not precluded from applying in the Round 2 Application Period. For the Round 2 Application Period, the National Board has determined any agency that provided services from January 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020, will be considered to receive funds. Agencies that participated in the Round 1 Application Period may apply in the Round 2 Application Period for reimbursement of new eligible costs that were not previously funded in the Round 1 Application Period. Any expenditures outside this timeframe will not be considered for reimbursement. Local Boards may submit administrative expenses, related to the completion of the application process, through February 29, 2020.
Following is the Round 2 Application Period schedule:
Schedule Dates Agency Application Available 02/17/2020 – 03/16/2020 Local Board Application Available 03/17/2020 – 04/06/2020 National Board Processing, including staff review of applications 04/07/2020 – 05/01/2020 Notice of Award to Local Boards and State Set-Aside Committees Week of May 4, 2020
Each agency that applies for funding must ensure they have the following:
• A Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. DUNS numbers are issued by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) at no cost. Link to apply for DUNS: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform
• A Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). FEIN numbers are issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at no cost. Link to apply for the FEIN: www.irs.gov
Should you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the EFSP staff at suppfund@uww.unitedway.org or 703.706.9660.
The National Board will provide updated guidance and other supportive materials prior to the beginning of the Round 2 Application Period based on input and recommendations received from Local Boards, SSA Committees, and local social service organizations that participated in the Round 1 Application Period. It is anticipated that the materials will be placed on the EFSP website, www.efsp.unitedway.org, not later than February 12, 2020. Prior to placement on the EFSP website, another notice will be sent by email to provide further information.
In the meantime, the National Board is sending this notice to 1) advise of the continuing funds opportunity; 2) communicate the Round 2 Application Period schedule; and 3) remind local social service organizations, who are interested in applying for funds, of the importance of obtaining a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) as soon as possible, if not done so already.
Any nonprofit or government agency may apply for funds, and current or former EFSP participation is not required. Those that participated in the Round 1 Application Period are also not precluded from applying in the Round 2 Application Period. For the Round 2 Application Period, the National Board has determined any agency that provided services from January 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020, will be considered to receive funds. Agencies that participated in the Round 1 Application Period may apply in the Round 2 Application Period for reimbursement of new eligible costs that were not previously funded in the Round 1 Application Period. Any expenditures outside this timeframe will not be considered for reimbursement. Local Boards may submit administrative expenses, related to the completion of the application process, through February 29, 2020.
Following is the Round 2 Application Period schedule:
Schedule Dates Agency Application Available 02/17/2020 – 03/16/2020 Local Board Application Available 03/17/2020 – 04/06/2020 National Board Processing, including staff review of applications 04/07/2020 – 05/01/2020 Notice of Award to Local Boards and State Set-Aside Committees Week of May 4, 2020
Each agency that applies for funding must ensure they have the following:
• A Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. DUNS numbers are issued by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) at no cost. Link to apply for DUNS: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform
• A Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). FEIN numbers are issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at no cost. Link to apply for the FEIN: www.irs.gov
Should you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the EFSP staff at suppfund@uww.unitedway.org or 703.706.9660.
