Emergency Food and Shelter Program

A FEMA-funded non-disaster grant that supplements and expands the ongoing work of local recipient organizations (nonprofit, faith-based, and governmental) assisting individuals, families, and households who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, hunger and/or homelessness by providing food, shelter, and supportive services. Program Details FEMA is a funding organization that offers the Emergency Food and Shelter Program grant program to support housing and shelter programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by FEMA through FEMA Grants. Organizations seeking funding for housing and shelter programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and government agencies and municipalities. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with FEMA or on FEMA Grants before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline This is a rolling or open-cycle opportunity with no fixed application deadline. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports housing and shelter programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 624229. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through FEMA Grants. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to homelessness

Categories

Housing