April 4th, 2024 – High Country United Way is pleased to announce Watauga County has been awarded $19,906 for Phase 41 through the Emergency Food and Shelter National Program. EFSP is a federal program administered by the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to supplement and expand ongoing efforts to provide shelter, food, and supportive services” for the nation’s hungry, homeless and people in economic crisis.”
Local service agencies in Watauga County may apply for a portion of the funding with an application obtained by emailing director@highcountryunitedway.org with a letter of request. Eligibility to apply under the terms of the grants from the National Board requires that local agencies must (1) be private, voluntary nonprofits or units of government (2) have an accounting system and the ability to produce very detailed records and receipts, (3) practice non-discrimination, (4) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs and (5) if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board. Letters of request to apply for funding should address the above points and must be received with the application by 5:00 p.m. on 04-18-2024. For further information contact High Country United Way at 828-265-2111