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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Emergency Food & Shelter Program

Thursday May 17th, 2018

As a lead convener, United Way of Erie County is announcing the following funding opportunity for eligible Erie County agencies on behalf of the Erie County Emergency Food & Shelter Board.

The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is soliciting proposals for Phase 35 Funding.

The intent of this program is for the purchase of food and shelter, to supplement and expand current available resources. Funds should not be used to substitute or reimburse ongoing programs and services or to start new programs.

The local board will allocate a total of $157,020 to local non-profit organizations serving Erie County residents in the following areas:

  • Food Assistance
  • Hotel/Motel Assistance
  • Rent/Mortgage Assistance
  • Utility Assistance

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