2010-02-09 - Funds Available for County's Emergency Food and Shelter Programs

Federal Emergency Food & Shelter (EFSP) money is available for local emergency food and shelter programs in Santa Cruz County.  The county’s local Emergency Food & Shelter Board will determine how $247,789.00 in Phase 28 funds will be distributed after evaluating proposals submitted during a Request for Proposals application process. Local government or private nonprofit organizations eligible to apply for funds must have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit, practice nondiscrimination, have demonstrated the capability of providing emergency food and/or shelter programs and, if they are a private nonprofit organization, have a voluntary board of directors. Applications can be obtained through the United Way of Santa Cruz County beginning January 25th, 2010 or downloaded from our website by clicking here.  The deadline for submitting fully completed applications is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2010.  Late applications will not be considered.   For further information, call 479-5466.