Fiscal Year 2022 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) ($130M)

The Fiscal Year 2022 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) provides funding to support local social service organizations in helping people in need of emergency food and shelter assistance. The program aims to supplement the work of local organizations, both public and non-profit, to provide food, shelter, and supportive services to those in need. The National Board, which governs the EFSP, sets policies and procedures, determines funding allocations, and disburses funds to local recipient organizations. Key services that can be provided using EFSP funds include food, lodging, rental/mortgage assistance, utility payments, transportation costs, and minimal repairs to facilities. • Food, in the form of served meals or groceries • Lodging in a mass shelter or hotel • One month’s rental or mortgage assistance to prevent evictions • One month’s utility payment to prevent service cut-offs • Transportation costs associated with the provision of food or shelter • Minimal repairs to mass feeding or sheltering facilities to address building code violations and occupant safety