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EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM (EFSP) Application

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STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES


I certify that my organization:


  • Is a non-profit or agency of government.

  • Your LRO does not have any funding or compliance issues with the currently funded programs. All funding or compliance issues must be resolved prior to submission or the application will not be considered.

  • Has a checking account and can accept EFT.

  • Has an accounting system or fiscal agent that will pay all vendors by an approved method of payment.

  • Has a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).

  • Has or will be able to attain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

  • Has a valid email address for program communication and electronic signature processes.

  • Has conducted or will conduct an independent annual audit if receiving $100,000 or more in EFSP funds.

  • Has conducted or will conduct a yearly audit expending $750,000 in Federal funds, in compliance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards at 2 CFR 200 of the Office Management and Budget (Uniform Guidance).

  • Provides services and uses other resources in the area in which I am seeking funding.

  • All new emergency Food and Shelter Program applicants and agencies previously funded with new administrative staff are to view the EFSP Training Webinar. Link to access the webinar is:

    https://uww.adobeconnect.com/p5jaitfpj9v/. Please confirm training webinar video has been viewed.

  • Read the EFSP Phase 35 Manual and 36, 37, and 38 addendums for program understanding.

  • Practices nondiscrimination (Agencies with religious affiliation just not refuse services to an applicant based on religion or require attendance at religious services as a condition of assistance, nor engage in religious proselytizing or religious counseling in a program receiving Federal funds).

  • Have a voluntary board if private non-profit.

  • To the extent possible, involve homeless individuals and families through employment, volunteer programs, etc., in providing emergency food and shelter services.

  • Will comply with the program requirements as detailed on the EFSP wesbite: https://www.efsp.unitedway.org/efsp/website/index.cfm.

Is the applicant debarred or suspended from receiving funds or doing business with the Federal Government? Please check appropriately. Applicant debarred or suspended from receiving federal funds may not apply for this funding opportunity.
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