Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP)

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR BOULDER COUNTY

Through a federal appropriation from Congress, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has allocated $123,374 from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program to Boulder County for Phase 42. These dollars are to be used to assist nonprofits in Boulder County that provide food and shelter to help people in the county. 

About the Program

What is EFSP?
Congress created EFSP to help provide funding for food and shelter to local communities to support people in need. The program is governed by a national board that includes representatives from United Way Worldwide, American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, and The Salvation Army. Learn more about EFSP.

How is Mile High United Way involved?
Mile High United Way is the Local Board Chair for Boulder and Broomfield Counties.

Who should apply?
Nonprofits in Boulder County that provide food and shelter to help people in the county

How can I apply?
Complete the online application here.

What’s the deadline to apply?
5 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2025

How can I learn more?
For more information, contact Gayle Walker, with Mile High United Way, at Gayle.Walker@unitedwaydenver.org.