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Territorial Dispatch

Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way Seeking Applications for Emergency Food and Shelter Funds

Jan 14, 2025 03:40PM ● By Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way News Release

YUBA-SUTTER-COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board has appointed the Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way as the lead agency of the Yuba-Sutter-Colusa Region Joint Designated Local Board for the National Emergency Food and Shelter Program’s Phase 42 Emergency Food and Shelter funds.

Federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, have been awarded for Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties.  Sutter County will receive $72,202; Yuba County, $42,779 and Colusa County $27,680.

Eligible agencies with the ability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs may apply for these funds through the Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way.

Eligibility requirements are listed below.

501(c), non-profit agencies, or public agencies, providing food and/or shelter to homeless and low-income people.

Agencies must not charge fees to clients for EFSP-funded services.

Service providers must be supplementing existing food and shelter programs.

Agencies must practice non-discrimination and not require religious participation. 

Agencies must be governed by a volunteer Board of Directors (except for government units).

Agencies must have a Unique Entity ID at the time of application.

Applications may be requested by calling (530) 743-1847 or by email to [email protected]. Completed applications must be submitted no later than noon on Friday, Feb. 21. Mailing address is Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way: P.O. Box 122, Marysville, CA 95901.