Nearly $150,000 in grants are available for Tri-City nonprofits providing food and shelter, as well as rent or mortgage assistance, to community members in need.

United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties recently announced it has opened applications for its Emergency Food and Shelter Programs Funds for 2025. More than $97,000 is available for nonprofits serving Benton County and more than $49,000 for those in Franklin County.

Nonprofits must meet the following requirements to apply:

• Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or agency in good standing with the IRS.
• Be eligible to receive federal funds.
• Have an accounting system.
• Have a valid Federal Employer Identification Number.
• Practice non-discrimination.
• Have the capacity to deliver emergency food programs.
• Have a board that meets at least quarterly.

For more information on how to apply, go to: uwbfco.org/efsp.