EFSP Application and Requirements

Eligibility & Requirements

Nonprofit organizations seeking funds should review the following criteria to see if they meet the necessary qualifications to be eligible for funding:

  • Must be eligible to receive federal funds as a nonprofit, faith-based, or governmental organization and demonstrated the ability to provide food, shelter, and supportive services within the intent of the program (see funding use categories below for more information).

  • Must have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) - https://irs.gov

  • Must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) - https://sam.gov 

  • Must maintain a checking account in the organization’s name for EFSP deposits and have an accounting system.

  • If the organization is a private voluntary organization, it must have a voluntary board.

  • Must practice nondiscrimination.

  • Must complete the application below and submit all necessary requirements to the local board.

  • All awards must be expended by the recipient organizations within the funding cycle (November 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023).

  • Must pay vendors directly within 90 days for services provided to fall under EFSP funds.

  • Must submit interim and final reports as required.

  • Being a past EFSP participant is not a requirement.

  • Any agency that is awarded funds that participated in the EFSP in the past and has outstanding compliance exceptions must resolve them prior to the release of funds.

Application

Please email Stacey Piecuch at spiecuch@svuw.org with the counties and phases you intend to apply for by Friday, August 4, 2023. You will then receive a personalized link for you to upload your application and all additional documentation.

Application and all required documents are due by August 11, 2023.

Funding Use Categories

Click on each category below to view eligible funding allowances and expenses. 

Click here to view samples of Eligible and Ineligible Expenses.

Local Board & Timeline

Representatives including individuals from the American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federation of North America; The Salvation Army; the Union-Snyder Community Action Agency, Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.; The ARC Susquehanna Valley; and Susquehanna Valley United Way will make up the local board and determine how these funds will be distributed to local service agencies in the area as well as any additional funds made available under this phase of the program.

  • Applications open, Sunday, July 16, 2023.

  • Zoom Information Session, Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 2 PM.

  • Deadline to email Stacey Piecuch your intentions to apply, Friday, August 4, 2023.

  • Deadlines for Applications, Friday, August 11, 2023, at 11:59 PM.

  • Mid-August local board convenes to review applications.

  • Award notifications, Wednesday, August 30th, 2023.

Questions

For any questions or additional information regarding the EFSP application or process, please contact Stacey Piecuch, Senior Director of Community Impact at SVUW by email at spiecuch@svuw.org or call (570) 884-8425.