Emergency Solutions Grants Program–Coronavirus (ESG-CV) Round 2
🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California)
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations serving people experiencing homelessness in California's Continuum of Care (COC) Service Areas. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, homeless service providers, and local government agencies that operate shelters, prevention programs, and related services. Activities include emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, and services that address coronavirus impacts. Awards target COC-designated geographic regions across the state.
Geographic scope: California only. This is a state-administered HUD program with funding distributed through COCs. Federal CARES Act funds specifically directed to California in Round 2 of ESG-CV.
This grant is for organizations serving people experiencing homelessness in California's Continuum of Care (COC) Service Areas. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, homeless service providers, and local government agencies that operate shelters, prevention programs, and related services. Activities include emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, and services that address coronavirus impacts. Awards target COC-designated geographic regions across the state.
Geographic scope: California only. This is a state-administered HUD program with funding distributed through COCs. Federal CARES Act funds specifically directed to California in Round 2 of ESG-CV.
Program description
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Act enacted March 27, 2020, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (Department) will receive funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of approximately $42 million in federal funds for the Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG). These funds are referred to as the ESG-Coronavirus(ESG-CV) funds and will be allocated to eligible Continuum of Care (“COC”) Service Areas (see Appendix A of the NOFA) The ESG-CV Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) provides funding for the following objectives: • Prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus among individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or receiving homeless assistance. • Support additional homeless assistance and homeless prevention activities to mitigate the impacts created by corona-virus.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for organizations serving people experiencing homelessness in California's Continuum of Care (COC) Service Areas. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, homeless service providers, and local government agencies that operate shelters, prevention programs, and related services. Activities include emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, and services that address coronavirus impacts. Awards target COC-designated geographic regions across the state.
Geographic scope: California only. This is a state-administered HUD program with funding distributed through COCs. Federal CARES Act funds specifically directed to California in Round 2 of ESG-CV.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 esg@hcd.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-263-2911
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 40 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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