Emergency Solutions Grant Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The ESG program provides funding to: (1) engage homeless individuals and families living on the street; (2) improve the number and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families; (3) help operate these shelters; (4) provide essential services to shelter residents, (5) rapidly re-house homeless individuals and families, and (6) prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
- County Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Municipality/Township Government
- Tribally Designated Housing Authority
- Nonprofit Organization
Eligible recipients generally consist of metropolitan cities, urban counties, territories, and states, as defined in 24 CFR 576.2. Metropolitan cities, urban counties and territories may subgrant ESG funds to private nonprofit organizations. Local governments may also subgrant ESG funds to public housing agencies or local redevelopment authorities. States must subgrant all of their ESG funds (except for funds for administrative costs and, under certain conditions, HMIS costs) to units of general purpose local government and/or private nonprofit organizations. Each recipient must consult with the Continuum(s) of Care operating within the jurisdiction in determining how to allocate ESG funds.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
The minimum eligibility criteria for ESG beneficiaries are as follows: For essential services related to street outreach, beneficiaries must meet the criteria under paragraph (1)(i) of the “homeless” definition under § 576.2. For emergency shelter, beneficiaries must meet the “homeless” definition in 24 CFR 576.2. For essential services related to emergency shelter, beneficiaries must be “homeless” and staying in an emergency shelter (which could include a day shelter). For homelessness prevention assistance, beneficiaries must meet the requirements described in 24 CFR 576.103. For rapid re-housing assistance, beneficiaries must meet requirements described in 24 CFR 576.104. Further eligibility criteria may be established at the local level in accordance with 24 CFR 576.400(e).
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The HUD field office reviews the grantee's Consolidated Plan and, upon plan approval, notifies the applicant of the award and prepares the grant agreement.
From 60 to 90 days. Generally within 45 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
The ESG program focuses on helping people quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. The rapid re-housing component includes various housing relocation and stabilization services and rental assistance to help people who are homeless move quickly into permanent housing and achieve stability in that housing. The homelessness prevention component includes similar services and assistance to help people avoid becoming homeless. Recipients can use ESG funds to rehabilitate or convert buildings into emergency shelter; pay for certain expenses related to operating emergency shelters; or provide essential services to individuals and families living in emergency shelters or unsheltered settings.
Mission Categories
Primary: Homelessness Prevention
Other categories:
Emergency and Crisis Assistance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
ESG funds may be used for five program components: street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing assistance, and HMIS; as well as administrative activities (up to 7.5% of a recipient’s allocation can be used for administrative activities).
Required Documentation
Recipients must certify they will meet program requirements and applicable federal requirements. Government recipients and subrecipients must comply with 2 CFR Part 200.