DHS-21-DAD-024-00-02: Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP), pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Section 4008
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Department of Homeland Security - FEMA notices from 2021.
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $110 million in total. Applications closed on March 22, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 16, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$110 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 16, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 22, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 22, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The funds made available under this NOFO will provide humanitarian relief to individuals and families encountered by the Department of Homeland Security under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Section 4008, and EFSP's authorizing statute for the program, the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 11331-11352. The only eligible applicant for the funding under this NOFO is the National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program.
Who has won Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (97.024) awarded $1.5 billion across 9 grant awards, an average of $162 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Board for the Emergency Food & Shelter Program | Virginia | 9 | $1.5 billion |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DHS-21-DAD-024-00-02 still open?
No. It closed on March 22, 2021.
Who can apply for Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP), pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Section 4008?
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP), pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Section 4008?
Closed March 22, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $110 million in total for one award.
Who has won Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The National Board for the Emergency Food & Shelter Program. The program made 9 awards worth $1.5 billion in that time.
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