The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 40 Request for Proposals (RFP) will fund up to $5.9M in locally administered federal funding to local food and shelter providers. The Los Angeles County EFSP funds the work of local organizations providing safe, interim housing and nutritious food.

Eligible applicants can request funds in any of the following EFSP funding categories. 

• Rent/Mortgage Assistance 
• Other Shelter (Hotel/Motel Assistance) 
• Mass Shelter
• Served Meals 
• Other Food (Food Pantries and Food Banks) 

EFSP Phase 40 applications will be accepted through March 23, 2023. 11:59 PM. 

Awards are anticipated to be announced by late April.

Upcoming Information Sessions

• Joint EFSP Phase 40 and Shelter Improvement Info Session on March 9 @ 3:30-5pm – RSVP
• EFSP Phase 40 Office Hours on March 14 @ 1-2pm - No RSVP required, Zoom Link

For additional request related questions, review the Frequently Asked Questions document or email efsp@unitedwayla.org.  

Download a copy of the Request For Proposals, a word copy of the Application for planning, and our current Frequently Asked Questions. 

Funding related updates will additionally be shared on United Way's Grantseekers webpage at www.unitedwayla.org/grantseekers.